Zero turn turf tires

[tradosaurus]

Having used my 60" Toro zero turn with turf tires I'm thinking about changing the tires to more of an Ag tire.
I've noticed that the turf tires tend to make ruts as I'm changing directions, especially if the ground if slightly wet with dew.

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[PILOON]

Think you'll discover that the Ags will even tear up more than U think.

 

[tradosaurus]

Think you'll discover that the Ags will even tear up more than U think.

I've read reviews of guys switching from turf to Ag and it seemed it was the opposite. I'm not really sure which is why I hope someone who has done this will chime in with their experience.

 

[Ford850]

I tried turf tires and couldn't get up some of my slopes. The bar style on my Grasshoppers work great, but I can dig some deep ruts if I'm not careful. I get traction on slopes when I need it, and as long as I take it easy on stops and starts, they work really well for me. I just bought a pair of OTR 22 Mag tires from here: OTR 22 Mag Tires | Tires-easy.com. This is the brand that came on my last Grasshopper and they seem a little more aggressive than the Kenda's that are more common.

 

[lennyzx11]

I have two Dixie choppers.
The diamond type knobby tread tears up turns more than the bar paddle type that is originally installed.
The paddle tires seem to not leave a rut as easily on soft lawn as the diamond tread in straight line running.

 

[mikester]

Im happy with the WT300 tires so far

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums...385191-running-tractor-tires-zero-turn-3.html

 

[LD1]

It all depends on just what is "tearing" up your lawn.

If slipping and sliding is tearing up your lawn, ag-type tires will fix that issue.

If its rutting up because it is soft and wet.....same size tire regardless of tread is gonna rut just the same.

Look up AT-101 tires. Have them on my ZTR for my hilly property. In some of the wetter areas, standard turf tires would spin. And leave a 20' long smear where I was spinning the whole way. No problem anymore with AT-101's

 

[GeneD14]

We have had a Kubota ZG23 zero turn since 2004. It came with turf tires and I got tired of it getting stuck every few weeks or not making up our steep hills. About 4 years ago I had R1's put on it and they have worked out great. We don't notice any extra lawn damage and it has only been stuck twice in 4 years.

 

[GeneD14]

When making turns with a zero turn it is also helpful if you make one drive wheel turn forward and one turn in reverse. This causes less "tearing" than stopping one wheel and having one drive wheel turn.

 

[big bubba]

why the change? more traction on slopes? maybe consider filling rears 1/2 way, fronts all the way (or foam fill).
just a thought

 

[4570Man]

I have bar tires in my Grasshopper and it’s a real game changer. A careless operator could really tear up the grass with it. A good operator can do it with no damage.

 

[LD1]

why the change? more traction on slopes? maybe consider filling rears 1/2 way, fronts all the way (or foam fill).
just a thought

Not really gonna do a thing on a zero turn mower

 

[PILOON]

My CUT is shod with turfs and when on the grass I simply uncouple my 4 WD and use only rears.

When I forget my fronts do tear up the lawn* in turns otherwise in a straight line and 4 WD, no damage.
Naturally that is on relatively flat surfaces.

*Reason being the front differential has wheels turning at different speeds in turns and also the front 'lead speed' (usually some 5 % or so)

 

[Monster5601]

I switched from turfs to bar tires on my Kubota ZD323 several years ago, I, like others here was tired of getting stuck. As mentioned, if you turn properly you will not tear up your turf with the bar tires.

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums...ic-purchase-zd326h-72-deck-2013-06-24-19-13-a

 

[big bubba]

Not really gonna do a thing on a zero turn mower

sure it will, done it on 2, just like it does on a tractor on a smaller scale. foam fill ft tires will tie down the front end a bit. but would advise against foam or full fill on rears, maybe 1/2 way w/fluid
still haven't heard from OP as to why he wants to change treads. best regards

 

[DK35vince]

sure it will, done it on 2, just like it does on a tractor on a smaller scale. foam fill ft tires will tie down the front end a bit. but would advise against foam or full fill on rears, maybe 1/2 way w/fluid
still haven't heard from OP as to why he wants to change treads. best regards

My first zero turn (850 lbs) with turfs was terrible on hills.
My current zero turn is nearly double the weight (1600 lbs) with turfs was no better on hills. (the extra weight made little to no difference in traction IMO).
I replaced the turfs with bar tires (Chevron AT 101) and the difference in traction and mowing hills is HUGE.
Our hills that were always a problem with crappy turfs are no problem at all now.

 

[tradosaurus]

sure it will, done it on 2, just like it does on a tractor on a smaller scale. foam fill ft tires will tie down the front end a bit. but would advise against foam or full fill on rears, maybe 1/2 way w/fluid
still haven't heard from OP as to why he wants to change treads. best regards

See my original post. My turf tires make skid marks when changing directions.

 

[LD1]

sure it will, done it on 2, just like it does on a tractor on a smaller scale. foam fill ft tires will tie down the front end a bit. but would advise against foam or full fill on rears, maybe 1/2 way w/fluid
still haven't heard from OP as to why he wants to change treads. best regards

Yea, because heavier mowers are less likely to get stuck in the mud

 

[dalola]

I would suggest you stick with a "chevron" bar (as others noted) vs. the ag bar. The bar profile has more taper as it extends outward. They are very effective on a ZTR, and will not cause any more turf damage if operated properly, yet provide superior traction vs a turf tire.

 

[tradosaurus]

Well I tried mowing part of my property and I guess a portion was damp and guess what? I got stuck. Got the ATV out and pulled it out.

Will be ordering better tires shortly.

Deestone D45 23X1.5-12 C/6PR Tires