Tires HN TC33DA Correct Tire Size??

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2004 NH TC33DA
I have a 04 TC33DA with the Titan Multi Trac C/S (turf) tires mounted. I also have the 14LA loader with quick attach 60" bucket and Markham tooth bar. The rear tires are filled with 50 gallon CaCl (Approx 550 lbs.) and use a 550# box blade as rear ballast.

BUT, the front tires really flex when I try to fully load the bucket. I would like to get a second set of rims and tires to use when doing heavy loader work. Since I use the TC to cut 2+ acres of grass with very soft soil I do not want to foam fill the front tires.

So, I am looking into acquiring a set of R4 industrial tires on their own rims. The OEM tire installed is the Titan Multi Trac C/S (Turf) in the 24x8.50-14 size. This has proven to be an excellent tire for my use. Firestone and Goodyear do not make a compatible size. Titan has a 25x8.50-14 6 ply (2000 lb. load limit) that has a 75" rolling circumference compared to the OEM of 72" (1230 lb. load limit). Titan also has a 23x8.50-14 4 ply (1490 lb. load limit) with a 71" rolling circumference but I am concerned that it will not have enough additional load capacity.

How close do I need to get in rolling circumference to not run into problems with the FWD?

Does anyone know of any other mfg. or sources? I have asked my dealer to look into it and the local tire place that does most of the local ag work but this is not a priority to them.

Thanks for any help...Derek
 
   / HN TC33DA Correct Tire Size?? #2  
I assume you have turf tires now and only want to switch the front tires only to industrials or ags. Is that a true assumption.
 
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dqdave1,

Yes, I currently have the turf tires and only want to switch out the fronts to Industrial tires.

...Derek
 
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try more pressure in the fronts. you can only put so much in that bucket or the tractor gets unstable.. i have a 1999 33d with turfs and loader... try 25psi cold
 
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Based on experience with a 1720 and a 1920 with similar symptoms, I can tell you that the 6 ply Titans will probably cause scuffing and difficult shifting out of 4wd due to the exaggerated lead ratio the taller tire provides.
 
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Dirtball,

I am running 24 psi (Recommended max is 22 psi) and the flex still looks terrible. I am concerned with popping a bead and rolling the tractor due to a sudden shift in load or breaking down the sidewall quickly.

I think that the added weight of the quick attach bucket and tooth bar hurt my capacities. Therefore, I only use the tooth bar when required but I still have the additional weight of the plate. Nothing I can do about that. Do you have them also?

...Derek
 
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Derek; I have a TC 29 which is same frame as yours and I have Titan turfs size 24 x 8.50 x 14 on front. I use a 68" bucket. I bought this new in 1999 and use the FEL almost all the time. Yes the front tires flex severely but I have never poped one off the bead. They make me nervous sometimes and I have bent the rim once but never lost a tire. I also have considered industrrials on front as turf tire sidewalls are not strong. I now have run 6 years with no problems except tire flexing which can make it hard to turn when stopped or going slow. I mean flexing tire under side of rim. I overinflate the fronts greatly ( 28 psi) . I also have installed a tube in one to see if it made a difference. Didn't see a difference. I do not think that overinflating the tires is a serious problem ( I am sure this will start a debate). My bucket is large for a TC 29 and may be equivalent to your situation. I will be curious to if you find a tire of same height to allow proper FWD operation. I would not change tire size very much. I do know that when my bucket is fully loaded front tires run near flat on bottom, which actually changes the diameter of tire but it is not constant. I am curious to why not foam fill the fronts/ Does it add alot of weight?
 
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RickB,

I was afraid of that with the 25x 6 ply. What do you think about using the 23x 4 ply. Although it is shorter overall has a slightly taller loaded radius and the lead ratio is slightly less.

OEM Turf:
Size: 24x8.50-14
Width: 8.5"
Dia.: 24.2"
Loaded Radius: 10.2"
Rolling Circ.: 72"
Max Load: 1230 lb.
Max Pressure: 22 psi

Titan Trac Loader
Size: 23x8.5-14
Width: 7.8"
Dia.: 23.8"
Loaded Radius: 10.7"
Rolling Circ.: 71"
Max Load: 1490 lb
Max Pressure: 32 psi

Difference
Dia.: -1.65 percent
Loaded Radius: +4.9 percent
Rolling Circ.: -1.39 percent
Max Load: +21 percent

The front end will sit 0.5” higher but will turn 1.39 percent slower than with the OEM Turfs both front & back. I am assuming that the Rolling Circumference is the critical item and came up with the following observations:

The ratio of the OEM Turf tires (rear to front):
Rolling Circumference: 113/72 = 1.569

And the ratio of the OEM Industrial tires:
Rolling Circumference: 117/75 = 1.560
The two tire types are within 0.58 percent

If I use the OEM Turf rear and 23x Industrial front:
Rolling Circumference: 113/71 = 1.592
This combination would be about 1.47 percent greater than the OEM Turfs. Is this critical? Will it cause damage to the drive train?

At this point I am not sure what I will do and am looking for any suggestions or other ideas.

Thanks…Derek
 
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dqdave1,

I am glad to hear that you have a similar situation and have not had any problems. The flexing you describe is that same as what I experience. I am a newbie still and with our property being hilly I want to reduce any potential problems that may turn catastrophic. I have some areas of the lawn I cut that I am nervous cutting with side slopes up to 18 degrees and up and down slopes well over that. I am like an old man in those areas: slow and steady.

I try to limit my loader work to flatter areas but I still have a lot to do over the next couple of years and hence my concern.

I am holding out on foam filling the fronts partially due to the added weight but also since my yard is very soft. I am not sure how the foam will affect the traction, rutting, or cutting during turning.

During the summer most of my seat time is cutting our 2-3 acres of manicured lawn with the loader off and the front tire pressure set down to 14 psi. My neighbors bug me that we are cultivating a golf course in the middle of fields of crops and weeds. But it really does looks nice and I do not have to worry about running around on a rutted or uneven lawn (my knees can't take it, they are on their last leg /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif), and most importantly: that is the way my wife likes it.

I need to get some opinions on the foam filled tires ability to hold the loader weight better and any possible negatives on grassy areas.

Sorry about the rambling. Thanks…Derek.
 
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Derek; I also thought about a switch on the fronts but decided to wear them out first. I run high pressure all the time and I think they do less damage on lawns with high pressure. I have a woods backhoe on most of the time as I use it for light excuvation work which is mostly on customers lawns ( which is why I opted for turfs). I will be checking into foam filling the tires as an option as the tires do not seem to wear out. I just thought of this; skid steers use a 23 x 8.50 x 14 tire; do not know diameter; sure side walls are strong.
 

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