Tires Time to replace the tires?

[Ranchofla]

So the thread about loading the tires has peaked my interest, but before I consider that I think I need new tires. The fronts are definitely worn out and I think the rears are too...



So anybody got a good place to buy the R-4 tires (I am guessing based on what I have seen that these are R-4 tires).

Thanks

Rancho

 

[Locoweed]

Gee, your front tires look better than mine!

 

[Ranchofla]

Gee, your front tires look better than mine!

LOL... not too worried about the fronts right now cause the front wheel drive is still not fixed.

Thanks

Rancho

 

[davrow]

I'll we watching this thread to see what people with more experience than I have to say.

To me, unless you need traction you aren't getting and wouldn't get by loading them, those tires look fine.

 

[oldpilgrim]

I don't think I'd change them if they were mine.

 

[holeycow]

I would load those rears and run them all. They are in pretty good shape. There's still lots of traction bar height (rears anyway) and no apparent checking. Although I have no experience with R4's, I'd say they'll go for a long time yet. You can remove fluid and put it in other tires later if you want to.

Pictures can be deceiving though..

 

[Looking4new]

I wouldn't change them out yet, but it is your money.

 

[Dr_Zinj]

They don't look dry rotted. No splits or peeling away from the cords. You still have tread. They're good for another few years unless you're plowing on ice, in which case you just throw a set of chains on them.

 

[Ranchofla]

They don't look dry rotted. No splits or peeling away from the cords. You still have tread. They're good for another few years unless you're plowing on ice, in which case you just throw a set of chains on them.

LOL.. thanks for the reply, but if I ever have to try and plow on ice I am too FAR NORTH..<G>

Rancho

 

[Ranchofla]

Thanks for all the replies, I do have an issue occasionally with traction when mowing and have to lift the mower to get traction back, so guess I will try to fill for now and see how it goes. Since I am below the freeze line (ground here never freezes) I am thinking a 10 to 1 solution of water and RV antifreeze should do the trick.

Rancho