Tires High Flotation Fronts

[TripleR]

I no longer run in the mud if at all possible, but it was unavoidable when I was farming and feeding cattle; quite a few years ago. Even with ribbed tires about the only way I could get it to turn when I wanted was by using the steering brakes.

 

[kthompson]

How about R 4 (loader) tires? They are flat, still have some thread for helping ot steer, can get in the load rating you need.

 

[CTPhil]

How about R 4 (loader) tires? They are flat, still have some thread for helping ot steer, can get in the load rating you need.

I've looked at those, they're not much different from what's on there now.

 

[TrenaryDucks]

One thought may be to have two sets of front tires and rims: one wide and the other narrow. With a front end loader it takes less than 10 minutes to change out the tires.

Most farmers around here have multiple tractors, and each is used for certain tasks. With only one tractor, I don't have that luxury. When my tri-ribbed front tires finally gave out on my tractor, the farmer next to me suggested used truck tires. Cost me $50 for the changeover, and that included the $5 per tire disposal fee. Bear in mind, though, that I primarily use my tractor to maintain pasture with my rotary cutter for my poultry operation. I'm not on the fields when it is muddy.

 

[whodat526]

a set of 8.00-16's is what you need

 

[SSdoxie]

The tractor I need tires for is new to me, and needed kingpin repair before I used it. I did the repair and tried the loader, moving manure on the level but with a muddy surface. The existing truck tires (good tread but sidewalls falling to pieces) were no less than worthless steering in the mud. Since a lot of my loader stuff is under similar conditions, I need to move on to considering other options. I don't want to give up on increased flotation, I'm wondering about wide (11L) tri-rib fronts. Any thoughts?

My dad used 11Ls on his tractor for years used on muddy cow lots and field work. He felt this was the best combination he could find for floation and steering control. Even put them on rear steering axle of the combine.

 

[CTPhil]

My dad used 11Ls on his tractor for years used on muddy cow lots and field work. He felt this was the best combination he could find for floation and steering control.

What was the tread on those tires?

 

[MarkV]

Used aircraft tires offer high ply and load ratings plus often have a wide profile.

MarkV

 

[CTPhil]

I looked at the aircraft option, it looks good for price and flotation, but I'm wondering how the implement style tread does steering on wet ground.

 

[Gary Fowler]

If you have wide enough rims and clearance for the 11L triple ribbed tires, that would be my choice. You would need at least a 10 " wide rim to properly fit those tires though.