R1 vs R4 Tires

[Wideglide]

Purchasing new 3032e. Live in NJ where we get 2-3' snow each year. For plowing I would think Ag tire would be better than R4. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[LD1]

Do a search. It has been discussed hundreds of times.

If plowing isnt the only thing you plan on doing with the tractor, I would look at your other tasks to make a better decision. And any tire (R4, R1, or turfs) will be better with chains than any of them without.

 

[HEC]

That has been hashed over a million times , just google R1 vs R4 . Much will depend on your other uses , type of terrain etc. . I get much more snow than that here in northern Maine and have no problem with R4 tires and no chains needed . My land is almost flat so that helps alot . I use to work in the woods some and still do garden work etc. . I went to R4 tires a few years ago due to the thistle bushes causing me flat tires with the R1 tires . R4's are an industrial type tire . If I was going to be around manure or in the mud I would definately want R1's.

 

[Wideglide]

Do a search. It has been discussed hundreds of times.

If plowing isnt the only thing you plan on doing with the tractor, I would look at your other tasks to make a better decision. And any tire (R4, R1, or turfs) will be better with chains than any of them without.

Thanks

 

[puckgrinder85]

Have had both. R1 gives supreme grip in softer stuff, but it also plunges into that material much easier, think higher ground pressure). I didnt see much difference in performance between the R1 and R4 in the snow really. I prefer the R4's just for its broad range, it gives good traction but doesn't tear **** up unless you start spinning wildly. I could tear a lawn up in 2 seconds with the R1's.

 

[Looking4new]

I had R1's on a Farmall C and summer or winter it didn't matter much either way I spent more time getting unstuck than I did working. Now I have R4's on my Kioti and have not been stuck once in almost 2 1/2 years of ownership.

 

[s219]

Turf tires are the best option for plowing snow on paved or compacted gravel surfaces. If your priority is plowing snow, or mowing grass, get turf tires.

Really, the decision between R1 and R4 should be made based on other factors than snow, since both will be compromise tires in the snow. R4s are better for loader work and general banging around. R1s are better for traction in soft soil/mud and pulling ground engaging implements.

 

[Walkin Horse]

The good thing about R1s and 4wd is, if you have a mess, you can make an even bigger mess.

 

[GPintheMitten]

Chains on either will be more difference in snow than the differences between them without chains.

I've plowed snow with both R1s and R4s without chains. It was about the same. Chains help a lot on either.

But 4wd helps as well. I only had 2 wd on the tractor with R1s.

I agree that other uses would be the deciding factor.

 

[RedNeckRacin]

I had R1's on a Farmall C and summer or winter it didn't matter much either way I spent more time getting unstuck than I did working. Now I have R4's on my Kioti and have not been stuck once in almost 2 1/2 years of ownership.

Well, heck I need to go get rid of my R-1's so I can get something done!