Hi all, I just purchased a new Kioti CX2510 cab tractor and I'm undecided on a tire choice. It's replacing my slightly larger open station tractor. I've officially had enough moving snow in an open station. lol
So about my yard and the tractors use... I have 6 acres. It's all flat and open. It's clay soil and holds water as you'd expect clay soil to do. I finish mow about 2 acres and will be using the new tractor with a 60" mid mount mower to do this. I currently mow with a riding mower that's in need of replacement. I occasionally mow down parts of the other 4 acres with a 3pt mower. The other main use will be snow removal via a front plow and rear mount snowblower. I will also be using it for occasional loader work and other typical homeowner tasks.
This finally leads me to the question of which tires to get. My current tractor has R4's. They do the job, but I don't finish mow with this tractor. When I do have to cross the lawn, if it's wet at all it leaves good marks. And it's ok on the snow, but not great. I'm leaning towards turf tires. However they seem to be not as readily available. And all the different dealers I've inquired with are all pushing the new R14's hard. I don't want to get something that's not best suited to my needs just because it's the newest thing the dealers are pushing. So what is everyone's experience and recommendation on a tire based on what my use is? Thanks for reading!
So about my yard and the tractors use... I have 6 acres. It's all flat and open. It's clay soil and holds water as you'd expect clay soil to do. I finish mow about 2 acres and will be using the new tractor with a 60" mid mount mower to do this. I currently mow with a riding mower that's in need of replacement. I occasionally mow down parts of the other 4 acres with a 3pt mower. The other main use will be snow removal via a front plow and rear mount snowblower. I will also be using it for occasional loader work and other typical homeowner tasks.
This finally leads me to the question of which tires to get. My current tractor has R4's. They do the job, but I don't finish mow with this tractor. When I do have to cross the lawn, if it's wet at all it leaves good marks. And it's ok on the snow, but not great. I'm leaning towards turf tires. However they seem to be not as readily available. And all the different dealers I've inquired with are all pushing the new R14's hard. I don't want to get something that's not best suited to my needs just because it's the newest thing the dealers are pushing. So what is everyone's experience and recommendation on a tire based on what my use is? Thanks for reading!
