Tire covers for Tractors?

[rScotty]

I'm wondering if anyone knows about covers to shade the sun from tractor tires. We have them for the RV - they came with it new. Be nice to have something for the tractor as well.

 

[4get gto]

Depending on the size I'm sure something would fit. A quick Google search only had up to 38" dia. x 12" wide though.

 

[Mtsoxfan]

a tarp?

 

[scootr]

A shed ?

 

[BleedingOrange]

I,ve never heard or seen such a thing, but I would think any canvas shop could make you up some if you gave them a cardboard template of the diameter and width you need for both the front and back tires.

 

[big bubba]

in the summer uv, i like the ease & breathe ability of sun shades. cuts way down on uv/heat, plus rodents usually avoid compared to tarps.
easier to keep down as well since air flows through, regards
i got a larger one than pictured for my rig

Amazon.com

 

[rScotty]

in the summer uv, i like the ease & breathe ability of sun shades. cuts way down on uv/heat, plus rodents usually avoid compared to tarps.
easier to keep down as well since air flows through, regards
i got a larger one than pictured for my rig

Amazon.com

Interesting. On your big machine do you drape it like a tarp or is it suspended somehow?

 

[big bubba]

Interesting. On your big machine do you drape it like a tarp or is it suspended somehow?

good point. i drape over machine incl exposed rear fenders/wheels. only 4 tie downs on corners, works like a charm & far easier than anchoring a tarp. in addition, i leave hood up to discourage rodents as well. in terms of rodent mischief, i have found parking the machine away from growth & brush further reduces problems as rodents are cautious of open spaces.

in addition, don't think a vinyl tarp in contact w/painted surfaces does it any favors in the mid day sun. plus rodents are more reluctant to nest in a semi transparent compared to tarp. works like a charm, but i know a shed is far more favorable, working on that, regards
in terms of dimensions, i'd err to order a sun shade well over the tractor size

 

[rScotty]

good point. i drape over machine incl exposed rear fenders/wheels. only 4 tie downs on corners, works like a charm & far easier than anchoring a tarp. in addition, i leave hood up to discourage rodents as well. in terms of rodent mischief, i have found parking the machine away from growth & brush further reduces problems as rodents are cautious of open spaces.

in addition, don't think a vinyl tarp in contact w/painted surfaces does it any favors in the mid day sun. plus rodents are more reluctant to nest in a semi transparent compared to tarp. works like a charm, but i know a shed is far more favorable, working on that, regards
in terms of dimensions, i'd err to order a sun shade well over the tractor size

I'm sort of leaning that way. We've always tarped our tractors using light weight traditional green cotton tarps - never vinyl. But I only tarp them them down halfway to keep it breathable. I may just try your idea. Wind is not a problem here with the traditional tarps. Tying the corners is all that is needed.

 

[big bubba]

can't really say, but think the shade will block 60-70% of heat/uv, but not sure. have no doubt the surface heat of sun shade is considerably less than tarp. regards