What tires would work?

chim · Jul 1, 2004

( Here are the 7-16 size in a Firestone. They have R-1 tread but are actually called G-1 by Firestone. One salesman told me the "G1" designation meant "garden".Firestone )

If at all possible, get your eyeballs on the tires before buying them. The Firestone site pictures were different from real life appearance on tires I bought last year. I replaced all 4 tires on a Ford 1210. The original R1's were much more aggressive than the newer G1's, although the pictures of the G1's looked just like my original R1's. The bars on the G1's I was looking at were about half as high and thick as the original tires.

Fortunately I was able to find all four tires in the discontinued design. The rears were found at one of the first places I looked, about 20 minutes away from my house. The fronts were a different story. I finally located them about 100 miles away..................chim

JayC · Jul 1, 2004

As far as the agressiveness, it really isn't all that necessary. I won't be using it for much plowing any more. Once I (hopefully /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif ) get it restored I will retire it. Then, again hoping, next year take it to the local tractor show.

Lazy · Jul 1, 2004

Hi Jay
could you take some more pics of the tractor showing how it was constructed. maybe you could add a modified disk brake to the rear axle.

Charlie

JayC · Jul 2, 2004

Well, with my current digital camera I am afraid the pictures would not be of any real use. If I were to add brakes, I'd want something that's not expensive and simple - real simple. I'm not even sure how I could do it seeing as I am a mechanically inept twit. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

JayC · Jul 2, 2004

( Looking at the picture (through glasses with 53 year old eyes) the fronts resemble wheelbarrow tires. Readily available at tractor supply. )

Well, you were right. They must be wheelbarrow tires. I had a chance to finally go out and check the fronts again. They are 4.80/4.00-8 in size. They also said Cheng Shin on them. I was able to quickly find the right size at TSC, but at $50 a pop I think that's too expensive. Is there anything cheaper? I would also like to put ribbed tires on the front if they come in that size. It may be next to near impossible, but I would like to have all four tires from the same manufacturer. Would anyone be willing to help? I'm not sure where to begin. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

B2400 · Jul 2, 2004

Reguarding your brake problem, is it belt driven or shaft? Would it be possible to add a drum or disc brake to the input on the trans? The parts would be available thru a go-cart or mini-bike supplier.

Lazy · Jul 2, 2004

Hi
check out miller tire they have a good selection and cheap

Charlie

Lazy · Jul 2, 2004

miller tire

http://www.millertire.com/

charlie

Jim_Fisher · Jul 3, 2004

JayC,

( but at $50 a pop I think that's too expensive )

Check their on-line catalog. I'm seeing them for $12.99 including the tube. The only thing I see at $49.99 is a flat free tire.

TSC Wheelbarrow tires

If they don't have the 12.99 ones in stock I'm sure that they'll be happy to order them for you. I have also gotten Carlisle tires in that size for the mower deck on my Yazoo mower. They were more of a diamond tread and are a whole lot sturdier than a wheelbarrow tire. I bought mine a number of years ago at Central Tractor but I seem to recall seeing some Carlisle tires at my local Walmart in the garden section.

Good luck!

JayC · Jul 3, 2004

Well, the tire size for the front is 4.80/4.00-8. What does the 8 mean? The $50 ones were the only ones that had the 8 in the size. Will the other ones work? That would be great if they would.