Tires Where can I get Tires for a TU 1700f

[watson]

The Iseki I bought came with what looks to be the OEM tires:
Front Bridgestone 6-12 R1
Rear Bridgestone 8.5-24 R1

The R1 designating an extremely aggressive tread. By contacting Bridgestone commercial dealerships the response was deer in headlights.
One told me the fronts are discontinued. Contacting the manufacturer didn't help as they were confused as to what was the tires actual specs. How could they not even know what they manufactured?

The tracor is 4 wheel drive meaning the tires must match front to back for gear meshing compatibility. I bought some that were close but still smaller for the front and I can tell that it has challenges on dry hard dirt. I'm nervous I'll ruin my great little tractor. Now I need Rears and don't know where to turn.

I could really use some expert advise on this. Where can I get OEM tires and how much should I be looking to spend?

Thanks a lot in advance!!!!

Mike /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[Inspector507]

Firestone, a Bridgestone brand, has a 6-12 and a 6.00-12 on thier site in the ATV category click here

They only list one size in the S series farm lug now ..... 8.3-22

 

[watson]

Hey thanks Inspector507,

I appreciate the input. I also searched Firestone/Bridgestone and came up with the same outcome. Unfortunately a 22-inch rim will not maintain the balanced roll circumfrence needed. I should not have requested OEM but rather a company to replace Firestone/Bridgestone. I wouldn't be to keen on buying again from a company that has caused me so many agony units. I can't believe I'm the only guy who is experiencing this. Someone has gone before me into the big bad tire abyss!!!!!!

Thanks again, anyone else experience this?

Mike

 

[Durbob]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Hey thanks Inspector507,

I appreciate the input. I also searched Firestone/Bridgestone and came up with the same outcome. Unfortunately a 22-inch rim will not maintain the balanced roll circumfrence needed. I should not have requested OEM but rather a company to replace Firestone/Bridgestone. I wouldn't be to keen on buying again from a company that has caused me so many agony units. I can't believe I'm the only guy who is experiencing this. Someone has gone before me into the big bad tire abyss!!!!!!

Thanks again, anyone else experience this?

Mike

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Give Hoye a call, even if your size isn't listed he can probably help you.

http://www.hoyetractor.com/tractor-tires.htm