Tires for Super A

[jeffgreef]

Going to need an 8-24 R1 for my Super A. Like to find a good used, if possible. Freight from the Midwest is more than the tire, so I'll buy one here in California. What's the best way to find one? I could call the IH dealer but I'm sure they'll quote a new price, probably not the lowest. Any advice on the best way to find tires would be appreciated.

Edit- called around, and East Bay Tire here in San Francisco area can get me an 8.3 x 24 new for $179. Seems reasonable.

Is 8.3 OK to use on this? he said the tire will be taller than the 8 I have on the other side. Is that a big deal to have different sized tires?

 

[BobG_in_VA]

The difference shouldn't be a problem....is the other tire the original? BobG in VA

 

[motownbrowne]

Going to need an 8-24 R1 for my Super A. Like to find a good used, if possible. Freight from the Midwest is more than the tire, so I'll buy one here in California. What's the best way to find one? I could call the IH dealer but I'm sure they'll quote a new price, probably not the lowest. Any advice on the best way to find tires would be appreciated.

Edit- called around, and East Bay Tire here in San Francisco area can get me an 8.3 x 24 new for $179. Seems reasonable.

Is 8.3 OK to use on this? he said the tire will be taller than the 8 I have on the other side. Is that a big deal to have different sized tires?

For that price, I'd be tempted to just buy a match set.

 

[jeffgreef]

The difference shouldn't be a problem....is the other tire the original? BobG in VA

No, but the tire I'm replacing might be. Didn't write down the brand.

I wasn't expecting such a low price- I thought tires were a lot more than that- but these are pretty small.

 

[BobG_in_VA]

No, but the tire I'm replacing might be. Didn't write down the brand.

I wasn't expecting such a low price- I thought tires were a lot more than that- but these are pretty small.

You know, thinking about it...I'm guessing the tires/rims on your SA are originally from a Cub....the standard size for the SA should be 10-11.2 x 24, not 8 x 24...anyone with a Cub confirm this??/ Bobg in VA

 

[flusher]

Les Schwab can get whatever tire you need for your tractor.
Never had to replace rubber on my 1951 Super A, but I did so on several other old tractors I owned including the right front on my 1949 JD B.

Good luck.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

I ALSO would replace both of them to a bigger size, as A's should have bigger size tires then that 8.1's...

They easily have enough power for bigger tires and it makes a lot better tractor out of them!

Don't forget to get new tubes too...

SR

 

[jeffgreef]

Hmmm... Interesting... My manual, which is for an A not an SA, says 8-24 for the rears. And that's what's on the tractor. I don't know, I'm just the guy that bought it.

 

[DJ54]

I happened to notice the tire size on my BN yesterday,as I was taking a little coffee/smoke break. It is a '47 model, and has the original BF Goodrich tires on it. 9.5-24's.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

I have an A, (2) BN's and a 140 (140 is an "up dated" Super A) all of them have tires bigger than 8.1's...

It's YOUR tractor, put on it what ever you want...

SR

 

[art]

You know, thinking about it...I'm guessing the tires/rims on your SA are originally from a Cub....the standard size for the SA should be 10-11.2 x 24, not 8 x 24...anyone with a Cub confirm this??/ Bobg in VA

Old tractor sizes were done using the rim width vs today they are different using as BobG suggests! I would replace both as the makes and models keep changing and in order to keep it looking right do both. You may never get the same pattern again!

 

[DJ54]

Yep, seems I remember back in the late 60's-early 70's is when the width sizes were changing to the now present sizes. I remember a buddy of mine having a conversion sheet, showing the old size, and what you needed to get the same tire in the new sizes.

And yes, they look much better with a matching set of tires... Especially for that price..!!

 

[MFIHCAT]

Tire size will depend on rim width.

 

[daugen]

To reopen this, wondering what size tire was bought.

I just went through this with my 1955 Super A. I mistakenly bought new rears based on what was in tractordata.com and that size
is for the small original tires, that work well in the tobacco fields around here. Will have to pay the freight to return them, and ordered larger tires.
The old tires on my tractor, which are going to a neighbor's Super A, were a huge 12.4-24 and barely cleared the fenders.
So the Super A will take a 12 inch tire, barely, though I ordered 11.2-24 Carlisle Farm Specialist. I'm only cultivating with this tractor, don't need any more
tire than that. Stayed with the same tiny tire up front, not much you can put on with a three inch wide rim.

 

[daugen]

OP seems to have left forum, but those of you with Super A's,
my 11.2's have worked extremely well. Yes they look smaller than the 12's that came with it but
looks better balanced. Gone through really muddy areas, and it never slipped.

On a warmer day going to clean the tractor (I've never washed it since I got it two months ago, like the old look...) and then I'm going to put several coats of 303 protectant on the new tires.
These tires don't seem to wear out, they seem to just get old and sidewalls finally crack and give up, and even that takes a while. Life in the slow lane.

 

[DJ54]

Thanks Daugen, I'll need to be shopping for an 11.2-24 before long. Just bought a new to me IH 140. One rear is near new, and the other may be the original, and needs replacing some day, if I intend to do any plowing with it. Casing is good, just lacks tread.

I've been wanting one for 40 some years, and finally got one. The first tractor I drove was an A, and have 2 of those. But, Dad always dreamed of having a 140, and I followed suit. Ended up with a 240, which was the better choice all around, but still dreamed of a 140.

I found one last week, with a few minor mechanical issues, for the right price, so brought her home. I want to add Fast Hitch to it, which I've located, then find a 1, or 2 bottom FH plow. Mainly a play thing to take to plowing days in the tractor club, but I'm sure will do many gin jobs here too.