ZD 1211 Tires Change Question

PatentGuy · Dec 17, 2021

Is anyone aware of a source for more aggressive tread pattern tires for this ZT? Would like those available for a Bad Boy for example, but due to Kubota's 2" taller rim nothing seems available. I presume I could buy "normal" rims with the desired tread pattern tires which would result in the same diameter or close, and probably a smoother ride as more sidewall and less rim, but quite a pricey way to go.

Thanks!

mikester · Dec 17, 2021

Try Carlisle

WT300 Turf Tires

RjCorazza · Dec 17, 2021

The zd1211 had a 26X12.00-16 tire, and there are not a lot of options on tire replacements other than regular turf.
I ended up putting the chevron tread tires on my zd326, which has the more available 26x12.0-12 size.

PatentGuy · Dec 19, 2021

I have found nothing but turf, no problem to find many options for the shorter rims.

mikester · Dec 19, 2021

I imagine the ride on the low profile tires must be pretty rough. Hopefully K improved the seat suspension at the same time.

PatentGuy · Dec 22, 2021

The seat is extremely nice. Our yard/field is quite rough in places and ride is ok, but first zt so little to compare to. The issue is traction, but in addition to the ez glides I do believe that 4" less rim would have to improve ride. Would also like to switch to air filled fronts from what I read on internet, but that requires a deck height adjustment due to smaller diameter. Just haven't gotten into it yet.

Brown Dog · Jan 21, 2022

I fluid filled my rears 90% full.
A lot better ride & way more traction.
I wouldn’t try this on lesser machines with pumps at each wheel tho.

kubota went to 16” rim diameter for less sidewall compression preventing scalping when hitting holes.

I mow @ 3.5” but you can’t go by the #’s on dial as their only for reference & not actual blade height off concrete floor.

RjCorazza · Jan 21, 2022

I can't tell a difference in ride quality between solid and air filled front tires. My zd326 has air and the zd1211 has solid.

I haven't had the opportunity to fully evaluate the Chevron tread filled rears I put on the 326 this past summer. Hopefully it will be my steep terrain machine next season.

PatentGuy · Jan 22, 2022

Would be great to hear how the chevrons and fill works out and thanks for your experience regarding air vs. solid fronts.

I asked the dealership about filling the rears and he said you didn't want to do it as it had broken some machines. I presume they wouldn't warranty, but do not know that.

Good to know Kubota had a reason for the taller rims other than just controlling the tire market, but for my use s couldn't care less about scalping but could certainly benefit from some more traction.

Brown Dog · Jan 22, 2022

The ZD Diesels having a transmission will handle the fluid filled rears no problem but it does rob HP on hills with my old ZD1211 3cyl that I sold.

I also fluid filled both my ZD1511 4cyl Turbo 72” mowers.