Slope mower tires and wheels

[SpringHollow]

I do not remember - I have not put air into them since I installed them. Higher than what the originals used because of the loader. But I am not on any slopes greater than 30°. I suspect I used what was necessary so that they do not squat a lot under load.

Just looked at a picture and I can barely read the load rating: Looks like 1710 lbs at 20 psi so I suspect mine are 16 - 20 psi.

Ken

 

[woodlandfarms]

I run around 8psi.

 

[ernemats]

I finally got my singles on and mounted, tire says max inflation pressure 20 psi, I talked to Terry about tire pressure he suggested 20 for loader work, I put 18 in and today my grandson suggested dropping it to 12 which he did, tires do not seem to squat any with 12 so I am going to keep it there for now.

 

[ernemats]

I'd think you'd have better traction in snow with singles but less floatation in mud.

Traction is not too good in the snows we have had in the last several weeks , I think chains are almost a must for hills. When I had single ag tires on (23 x 8.5 x 12 ) it seemed to go a little better added chains and it went real good.

 

[SpringHollow]

I often just keep my chains on all year.

Ken

 

[woodlandfarms]

I chain year around except on severe slopes. Low tire pressure is the key to side traction

 

[ponytug]

I chain year around except on severe slopes. Low tire pressure is the key to side traction

How low is low?
All the best, Peter

 

[agjones]

8-10psi on the 1850
12-15 on the 425

 

[ernemats]

No problems with tires spinning on the wheels at that low a pressure?

 

[MoKelly]

8-10psi

I had my front tires at those levels and the right side came off the rim.

I don’t stay below 15 now.

MoKelly