Tires - Replace?

[B2150hsd]

I realize this maybe a dumb question but rear tires are expensive and I read that people run tires until cords are showing and I do not see any. The tires are the originals made in 1995 and are on a 650 hour B2150hst 4wd. They are tubed and have a liquid ballast. If the tractor was used on level ground I'd just run them til they got worse. However, I rotary cut steep slopes on my property and in some areas their is not a flat exit or landing point at the bottom of the slope. Just a wall of trees on an even steeper grade. What do you guys think?

 

[jaxs]

I 100% agree your situation call's for new rubber. You can sell those for 30% of what new one's cost.

 

[sixdogs]

If you need them and they must be dependable, replace them. If you were just puttering with it, maybe flip a coin.

You could coat them with a product called "tire paint" that would fill those cracks to a degree and make the tires look a whole lot better. Keep in barn when not in use and keep the pressure up and they could go for years. They would also be subject to something going wrong--flat--when you least expect it. Maybe, maybe not.

 

[4570Man]

They’re a low pressure low speed tire. Sudden catastrophic failure is highly unlikely. I’d keep using them.

 

[Jstpssng]

It seems like you're more concerned with traction than tire failure. Are you experiencing more slippage than in the past?
If so I would replace them. You will need to eventually, and the next set will most likely last another 14 years.

 

[4570Man]

It seems like you're more concerned with traction than tire failure. Are you experiencing more slippage than in the past?
If so I would replace them. You will need to eventually, and the next set will most likely last another 14 years.

Its been 24 years.

 

[ruffdog]

It's time the old girl gets some new shoes.

 

[Jstpssng]

Its been 24 years.

That must also mean that I'm not 50 anymore. :shocked:
No wonder I get so tired.

 

[oosik]

If it is a concern to you - replace them. From what I can see - they have MANY more years of good use. I really doubt that new tires will provide that much more noticeable grip. The inner tubes will almost totally eliminate catastrophic failure.

My tires on my first tractor had that much tread remaining after 27 years. They had NO cracks. Keep your tractor OUT OF THE SUN when not in use.

 

[Deere Dude]

It would be difficult changing a tire on a steep slope if that should occur. I would change them.