When is it time to buy new tires

[woodlandfarms]

What is the guage that you use to buy new tires (referring to the AG/ Industrials) Some of my inside tires have 1/2" or a bit more, but the outsides all have 1" or more..

 

[Phils]

I'll buy a replacement tire when the slime isn't enough to keep the air in the tire during a day's work.

I've got some pretty big holes and slices but they'll still hold air, maybe only for a day, maybe for a few weeks. It might depend on exactly where the gashes are when I park, or not?

I'll never wear out the tread since there is no driving on pavement.

Phil

 

[SpringHollow]

Sounds like time to swap the inner and outer wheels.

Ken

 

[KentT]

Just had to order a set of four for my 2001 model -- two of the four were starting to leak down slowly due to dry-rotted sidewalls on the TruPower lugs that came on it...

I have sealant in them along with the WW fluid fill -- but that only works for the part that is "under water"... if it sits for a long while, those two would leak down enough air from the top part of the tire that they'd get spongy...


So, I'm replacing all four, rather than doing the band-aid of adding tubes. With more than 10 years on them, I can't complain...

 

[SpringHollow]

You should be able to reuse the fluid and sealer if it still looks reasonable.

Ken

 

[KentT]

You should be able to reuse the fluid and sealer if it still looks reasonable.

Ken

Yeah, Ken, I'm going to try to reuse it -- the sealant was quite pricey. Means that I have to do them essentially one at a time because I don't have enough 5-gallon buckets to hold about 30 gallons of the mix... :laughing:

 

[MossRoad]

I have had excellent luck with tubes in my turf tires. Not so good with the sealer. They still leak around the beads at the rim. Never lost the one with the tube, so I tubed the other front one. Tube 'em, fellas!!! :thumbsup:

 

[woodlandfarms]

If you plan to tube (or even if you don't) do yourself the favor of putting on valve stem protectors.

 

[SpringHollow]

The recessed (flush) valve stems have worked so far for me - no protectors required. But a pain to add air to the inner tires. Fortunately, i hope not to have to with the good sealer in there.

Ken

 

[creekbend]

The previous posts have definitely provided good suggestions. I would also add this suggestion. Whenever your tires are in an condition that you can't rely on them to enable you to operate your tractor in a safe manner, then I think that the tires should be replaced. Tires will usually last a considerable long time, if taken care of and not subjected to conditions that will elevate the chances of damage due to terrain, dry rot, lack of proper air pressure; etc. Just a thought.

 

[J_J]

The recessed (flush) valve stems have worked so far for me - no protectors required. But a pain to add air to the inner tires. Fortunately, i hope not to have to with the good sealer in there.

Ken

They make a tire valve extender kit for duallys that will let you fill the inner tire from the outside

[ame=http://www.amazon.com/Camco-44903-Wheel-Valve-Extender/dp/B000T8E5LI]Amazon.com: Camco 44903 RV Dual Wheel Valve Stem Extender for Inner Dual Tire: Automotive[/ame]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tire-Wheel-Valve-Extension-Truck-Rv-Dually-new-/200588618143

http://www.anythingtruck.com/Mercha...ategory_Code=HTP-TIRE&Product_Code=341-FE3007

 

[GPintheMitten]

My 28 year old B6200 that I just traded in had original turf rears that had good tread depth but were very weather checked. I put a tube in one but the other held air. The front were also weather checked and wouldn't hold air so I replacethem 2 years ago.

 

[SpringHollow]

Our wheels are solid but I suppose one could drill a hole through them.

Ken

 

[Dadof3]

Like my uncle used to say "aint nothin prettier than a fresh set of mud tires"

 

[woodlandfarms]

I think the tread I have has a few more seasons on it, but that said, as my tread is 26X12X12 I have looked at the Carlisle type tires, and then I found these crazy tires and many others like it in the quad section

Cheap Deal on Kenda Bearclaw EX ATV tire 26-12-12 (6 ply) Kenda Bearclaw EX (K573) Big Discounts

I assume they would not hold up to our abuse or have a flat enough footprint but wanted your guys thoughts...

 

[MossRoad]

I think the tread I have has a few more seasons on it, but that said, as my tread is 26X12X12 I have looked at the Carlisle type tires, and then I found these crazy tires and many others like it in the quad section

Cheap Deal on Kenda Bearclaw EX ATV tire 26-12-12 (6 ply) Kenda Bearclaw EX (K573) Big Discounts

I assume they would not hold up to our abuse or have a flat enough footprint but wanted your guys thoughts...

I think they are rounded, like a donut. That would mean less tread contact with the ground and more compaction to the soil as well.

 

[KentT]

I think the tread I have has a few more seasons on it, but that said, as my tread is 26X12X12 I have looked at the Carlisle type tires, and then I found these crazy tires and many others like it in the quad section

Cheap Deal on Kenda Bearclaw EX ATV tire 26-12-12 (6 ply) Kenda Bearclaw EX (K573) Big Discounts

I assume they would not hold up to our abuse or have a flat enough footprint but wanted your guys thoughts...

The sidewalls aren't strong enough. Most ATV tires are rated for 450-500 lbs capacity, while those rated for a UTV are slightly higher. You need garden tractor tires rated in 1,000 lb or higher range.

 

[pajoube]

I have had excellent luck with tubes in my turf tires. Not so good with the sealer. They still leak around the beads at the rim. Never lost the one with the tube, so I tubed the other front one. Tube 'em, fellas!!! :thumbsup:

David, did you buy and install your own tubes or did you have the local tire dealer do them?
PJ

 

[MossRoad]

David, did you buy and install your own tubes or did you have the local tire dealer do them?
PJ

Hi PJ. I bought the tubes myself but had the service station put them in for me. They only charge $5.00!!! Beats me why so cheap, but I like it! :thumbsup:

Since our rims have two holes for valve stems, I just had them leave the innner stem in place and put the tube's stem through the outer hole. I never fill it from the inside anyway. If I would have taken the tire off at home I probably would have welded that hole shut.

 

[pajoube]

Hi PJ. I bought the tubes myself but had the service station put them in for me. They only charge $5.00!!! Beats me why so cheap, but I like it! :thumbsup:

Since our rims have two holes for valve stems, I just had them leave the innner stem in place and put the tube's stem through the outer hole. I never fill it from the inside anyway. If I would have taken the tire off at home I probably would have welded that hole shut.

Thanks David,
Looking back on threads for buying tubes I was unable to find if owners went to their tire dealers or bought online.
PJ