Hi,
I'm sick of the rice tires on my Hinomoto that breaks up the ground every time, especially when surface is wet or with a load on the back. So I started to look for some used turf tires. Prices are really high for used turfs, plus I have to change the rims also. All that being said, I started to play with the idea to get some used tractor tires, the ones that are worn down.
Like in this example.
I figure I get wider tires (= more width to transfer weight) and less footprint (ribs are less aggressive since they are worn down). I can get my hands on some Michelin 16.9R24 tires for about 100$. My original tires are 9.5R24. This would mean the diameter and height are the same. The only thing I would have to do is widen the rims. Current rims are 24xW7. This I could do myself.
I have not bought the tires. But if I could find a matching pair for my fronts, I would be good. They have to match because of 4WD.
Or is this a little bit too much wishfull thinking ? Of course the tires should be in some decent state, same as used turf should be.
Has anyone done this before ? I would be glad to read your thoughts about this...
I'm sick of the rice tires on my Hinomoto that breaks up the ground every time, especially when surface is wet or with a load on the back. So I started to look for some used turf tires. Prices are really high for used turfs, plus I have to change the rims also. All that being said, I started to play with the idea to get some used tractor tires, the ones that are worn down.
Like in this example.
I figure I get wider tires (= more width to transfer weight) and less footprint (ribs are less aggressive since they are worn down). I can get my hands on some Michelin 16.9R24 tires for about 100$. My original tires are 9.5R24. This would mean the diameter and height are the same. The only thing I would have to do is widen the rims. Current rims are 24xW7. This I could do myself.
I have not bought the tires. But if I could find a matching pair for my fronts, I would be good. They have to match because of 4WD.
Or is this a little bit too much wishfull thinking ? Of course the tires should be in some decent state, same as used turf should be.
Has anyone done this before ? I would be glad to read your thoughts about this...