Magnum3252
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Going to be mowing and snow blowing with my tractor. Looking for recommendations
Turf vs. Industrial Tires
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frugalangler
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Unless you're mowing a 'golf course' or soft lawn, industrial will likely be more satisfactory in snow. If you were only mowing, then the turf would be the choice.
Just my 2c opinion, your mileage may vary.
Just my 2c opinion, your mileage may vary.
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I also hear that turfs are better for snow plowing.. and I believe it.
I have the R-4 industrials because I want the extra strength (plys) for working in the woods. But some winters have to put on chains to get around in the snow. Won't go in the woods with the R-4's when there is snow on the ground unless I have chains on.. one time digging out by hand was lesson enough to never get caught like that again..
I have the R-4 industrials because I want the extra strength (plys) for working in the woods. But some winters have to put on chains to get around in the snow. Won't go in the woods with the R-4's when there is snow on the ground unless I have chains on.. one time digging out by hand was lesson enough to never get caught like that again..
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I've used both R-3's and R-4's...R-3's are much better for snow work. You may read about people siping their R-4 tires. In fact, there's a pretty lengthy thread on siping on TBN.
Siping, basically, adds more grooves to the tire...Turfs already have those grooves
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I run ag tire and pretty good. I can go in 8-12 inches of snow with out any trouble. One tractor is 4 wheel drive, the others are not. If the snow gets packed down to ice, then i have trouble and have to chain up. To put my mf on the lawn with ag tires is no big deal. My bigger tractors, some weighing 10,000 lbs + would train wreck a lawn. The problem with turf tires is it seems like you are always getting flat tires.
MinnesotaEric
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Turf tires all around. Much better traction than industrials tires on ice and snow. Get these as they are factory siped.
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That video didn't do much for me.. but appears that particular tire featured did ok in the test track setup.
To me, tire grip has much to do with temperature, ice be it from melting and then freezing, or whether it is black ice from previous salting and then freezing. New dry snow or wet snow makes a difference too. On frozen ground/drive or thawed ground enters into the equation too.
Many variables.. and think I'll stick to the R-4's and chain up when needed.
To me, tire grip has much to do with temperature, ice be it from melting and then freezing, or whether it is black ice from previous salting and then freezing. New dry snow or wet snow makes a difference too. On frozen ground/drive or thawed ground enters into the equation too.
Many variables.. and think I'll stick to the R-4's and chain up when needed.
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I got my Wheel Loader with Turfs and had sleepless nights about winter operation. I would have changed them to R4 had I found the right size, but didn't. As it turns out, they generally work great. I believe they may be Radial and that could make a difference.
No good on glare shiny ice or lightly snow covered glare ice, but then, what tire is? Except one with chains or studs.
Also useless in certain muddy conditions. Often, you can drive over a place once and your good. Try a second time and your done!
They don't leave a mark on turf.
No good on glare shiny ice or lightly snow covered glare ice, but then, what tire is? Except one with chains or studs.
Also useless in certain muddy conditions. Often, you can drive over a place once and your good. Try a second time and your done!
They don't leave a mark on turf.
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