R1 versus R4

[ragkar]

Here's pix of the treads

Wheels and tires - front and rear

 

[Diamondpilot]

I vote for R1's but I could have sworn I have heard others on this thread say R4's were the cats meow on snow but now give the nod to R1's...

Chris

 

[MossRoad]

My R4s were downright the wrong tire for my needs on our older 2WD tractor loader. They are good for industrial sites where tire puncture is a concern, but stink in sand, mud, snow or on lawns.

 

[artfull dodger]

What designates the rice patty ags over the more standard US tread depth, is it a different R number or what? I have a pair I am trying to replace that I use on a cub cadet garden tractor, 6-12 in size, Bridgestone Farm Lug M and made in Japan is all I can decipher on the sides of them, they are the cats arse for plow days, just running 1 pair of IH wheel weights, I have no problem pulling a 10" brinly plow in 2nd gear with 7hp under the hood. But dry rot and a side wall tear that is booted but expanding now is going to retire them pretty quick. Any source for a new or good used pair? Mike

 

[Bill_C]

Will these Firestones fit?

Firestone Agricultural Tire Division : Tire Details

 

[Builder]

My R4s were downright the wrong tire for my needs on our older 2WD tractor loader. They are good for industrial sites where tire puncture is a concern, but stink in sand, mud, snow or on lawns.

R-4's are fine on lawns, sand, mud & snow. If they "stunk", nobody would get anything done with 80% of the tractors on TBN, which are R4's. Nobody would get anything done with a backhoe, all of which are equipped with R4's.

You just have to know how to operate a tractor MossRoad;1774393. Maybe you should ask for some tractor driving lessons for Christmas???

 

[buck12]

I wanted R1s but when buying used you sometimes take what you can find and found exactly what I was looking for except the tractor had R4s. I bought my tractor in April and so far have been pleased with the R4s. I would still prefer R1s but the R4s are better than I expected.

 

[Builder]

I wanted R1s but when buying used you sometimes take what you can find and found exactly what I was looking for except the tractor had R4s. I bought my tractor in April and so far have been pleased with the R4s. I would still prefer R1s but the R4s are better than I expected.

Part of that could be because they're new. New R-4's are pretty decent when the edges on the tire bars are new and sharp. Once they round off, the traction quality goes down a bit, too.

 

[buck12]

Part of that could be because they're new. New R-4's are pretty decent when the edges on the tire bars are new and sharp. Once they round off, the traction quality goes down a bit, too.

Just had to bust my bubble didn't you. Just kidding your comments seem logical.

 

[fishpick]

My Kubota with R4's slips sideways a=on slopes that are damp and clogs up with wet soil easily... it's lawn friendly.
NH with R1's does not slip - slide - or hardly even spin when plowing or pulling. Leaves small mars in the lawn.
If you are doing things with you lawn - don't get R1's - other wise - don't get R4's.