Tires tire change + foam

newangusranch · Sep 6, 2003

I own a Massey Ferguson 1240 four wheel drive with turf tread tires (front: 27 X 8.50-15 & rear: 355/80D-20 R3). I would like to swap over to an ag type tread design. MF calls for changing wheels ($expensive$) in order to fit the recommended tires (front: 7-14 R1 & rear: 11.2-24 R1).

Does anyone have the recommended type tire and wheel set-up for this tractor (a version of an Iseki?)? If not, can you refer me to a source for either getting the proper wheels/tires or making a swap to my current wheels. A local dealer has suggested using an industrial type tread (27850 X 15 & 145 X 20) that would give me a more aggressive tire design without having to change wheels. I know that any changes need to be very close in order to not compromise the drive train/differential ratios.

The dealer also suggested getting the front tires foam-filled since I have been getting repeated flats due to multiple thorn punctures ($ but would save on frequent down time). Any problems with foam filling in your experience? Appreciate your time and assistance - BC

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larso1 · Sep 6, 2003

For wheels, a lot of people on this forum recommend:

http://www.heywheel.com/

And for tires, try the Firestone/Bridgestone site @:

http://www.firestoneag.com/tiredata/bias/bias.asp

I understand you can purchase these from any Firestone tire dealer.

Bill in CO

kayssupply · Sep 9, 2003

I give a second vote for Hey Wheel. I have bought rims from him several times with great results. He has the template for Massey wheels. The wheels I bought were priced about 1/3 the price of OEM. They were a little rough around the edges but well worth the price.

I would really like to see a picture of your tractor. I have had several TA model Isekis and I have a TA215 coming and I think it is very close to yours.