953 tires

[cafoose 3,361]

What size ag tires would fit my 953? Cross reference seems to be 195/80/15. Some of the tires I see listed are for example 15 x 6.00-6. How does that translate to the size I need? What do each of the 15 x 6.00-6 numbers mean?

[squonk 42,056]

Do they have to be AG style? I have these ATV tires on my 953 and really like them.

 

 

I use these old 15" Truck snow tires with chains in the winter.

 

Edited Monday at 08:34 PM by squonk

[ebinmaine 70,003]

25 minutes ago, cafoose said:

15 x 6.00-6

 

Can you post a link? 

 

That size > to me <  means 15" OUTER diameter.  

[ebinmaine 70,003]

BKT seems to be making a good product from what I've read. 

I have some I haven't used yet.  

 

I personally use and recommend Simple tire. 

 

You'll find a 7.5L - 15 that measures just under 30" OD. 

There's also 5 - 15 and some brands of 6 - 15 that measure one side or the other of 26"  OD. 

[squonk 42,056]

Simple Tire Web site. Not so Simple! 

[ebinmaine 70,003]

1 hour ago, squonk said:

Simple Tire Web site. Not so Simple! 

 

No. It isn't.  

 

I've called them or used chat in the past.  

[Lee1977 6,960]

2 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

 

Can you post a link? 

 

That size > to me <  means 15" OUTER diameter.  

15 X 600 X 6  As EB said that size tire is 15" outer diameter 6" wide and for a 6" rim.     750 x 15 would be 7 1/2" wide and a 15" rim.   

[Achto 28,359]

They are not price friendly at all, but these are the tires that I put on my 953.

 

https://www.millertire.com/6-70-15-goodyear-sure-grip-traction-4-ply/

 

 

Another option, slightly wider and a bit taller.

https://www.millertire.com/7-60-15-american-farmer-traction-implement-4-ply/

Edited yesterday at 12:09 AM by Achto

[953 nut 57,034]

Good Year and others have a 7.60 X 15 that is a bit beefier than the 6,50 that came on the 953.  There are 5.90 X 15 but they are too small and look odd.

https://www.google.com/search?q=good+year+7.60+X+15+lug+ag+tire&rlz=1C1JZAP_enUS981US981&oq=good+year+7.60+X+15+lug+ag+tire&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIJCAEQIRgKGKABMgkIAhAhGAoYoAEyCQgDECEYChigATIJCAQQIRgKGKAB0gEJNTA1OTVqMGo3qAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

[WHX?? 50,087]

Never fails to amaze me how pricey 953 tires are. bit more reasonable at wally world here from Richard's post. 

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Tire-Agstar-1630-7-6-15-Load-6-Ply-Tractor/5484969709?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=17465&sourceid=dsn_ad_82a1172e-9aef-4deb-a6c1-b1278a1d5253&veh=dsn&wmlspartner=dsn_ad_82a1172e-9aef-4deb-a6c1-b1278a1d5253&cn=FY25-MP-PMAX2_cnv_dps_dsn_dis_ad_mp_s_n&gclsrc=aw.ds&wl9=pla&wl11=online&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwm7q-BhDRARIsACD6-fUwUtYOyDiunOy-seRRZyURNlosAV4QdtdPKcXaeNN2JNt145sGmAgaAoxOEALw_wcB

[ebinmaine 70,003]

23 minutes ago, Achto said:

 

 

Another option, slightly wider and a bit taller.

https://www.millertire.com/7-60-15-american-farmer-traction-implement-4-ply/

 

That's what's on the patiently waiting Colossus. 

@PeacemakerJack recommended! 

 

 

 

[SylvanLakeWH 26,824]

Just now, ebinmaine said:

Colossus. 

 

[Achto 28,359]

2 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

Colossus. 

 

1 minute ago, SylvanLakeWH said:

 

Wait is Colossus still a thing???? 

[ebinmaine 70,003]

8 minutes ago, Achto said:

 

 

Wait is Colossus still a thing???? 

 

 

 ABSOLUTELY.  

[WHX?? 50,087]

12 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

 

 

 ABSOLUTELY.  

 

[cafoose 3,361]

5 hours ago, squonk said:

Do they have to be AG style?

Not really, the tires on it now are bald snow tires that look like the snow tires on older cars in the 60's and 70's. When I use my sickle mower on these Tennessee hills I tend to lose traction a lot. I just want something that will grip in the mud and dirt. I'm even thinking of a six or 8 speed with low range

 

5 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

Can you post a link? 

https://www.amazon.com/Deli-Tire-Agricultural-Tubeless-15x6-00-6/dp/B0CDNZMC8M/ref=sr_1_29?crid=1XR1978AZOC47&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.n6F4Uk12B5XznvOpKdQM0mSig882tiNci_XjCdhbIe7lAqgkBRLXENqgp-r1jPFnr5fcd0H0FlP0c9TpRUyoth5CBY0gr_RMhlRZO5MsX6zsLHwhIS-uPdKYYikl_aRT7bswLPG-PNpYqY_hV1hMqdKYcYXpULLFNBNL8kTQZffJXihRkLnSZzDXo3ZeXN37gFckrocMWYPd5iMerO-nF7317lcrz1D8LatGKfezD20.mjQKcv-h-SrChBcR44NbxJUgm6Hxo1ZcXx833LYMmWY&dib_tag=se&keywords=195-15%2Btractor%2Btire&qid=1741653839&sprefix=195-15%2Btractor%2Btire%2Caps%2C123&sr=8-29&xpid=1MwdrF9Sxh2WJ&th=1

 

2 hours ago, Lee1977 said:

15 X 600 X 6  As EB said that size tire is 15" outer diameter 6" wide and for a 6" rim.     750 x 15 would be 7 1/2" wide and a 15" rim.   

 

So the last number 6 is the rim diameter and the middle number is the width and the first number is the overall total outside diameter of the tire itself correct?

Then 195/75/15 would translate to 26.52 x 7.68 x 15 or somewhere in the ballpark.

 

Edited yesterday at 02:14 AM by cafoose

[WHX?? 50,087]

Shouda seen that coming a mile away  EB! 

[WHX?? 50,087]

10 minutes ago, cafoose said:

older cars in the 60's and 70's.

Could be  ... they were commonly used on these rims as they were commonly available. 

 

19 minutes ago, cafoose said:

something that will grip in the mud and dirt.

Chains??? 

[cafoose 3,361]

58 minutes ago, WHX?? said:

Could be  ... they were commonly used on these rims as they were commonly available. 

 

Chains??? 

Thought about that too but the tires need replaced anyway

[Ed Kennell 39,947]

Is this the 953 you got from me Chuck?   I thought that one had 14" wheels.

[cafoose 3,361]

17 hours ago, Ed Kennell said:

Is this the 953 you got from me Chuck?   I thought that one had 14" wheels.

Yes it is Ed, I assumed all 953s had 15 inch tires. I just checked and the rim measures 15 1/2 at the widest point. I checked a 15 inch trailer rim I have and it measures 16.25 at the widest point. I guess I stand corrected @953 nut thoughts? Did the 953 actually come with 14 inch rear tires? I have a few GT-14s and they have 4 lug 15 inch wheels. Can I swap a pair of those to my 953?

Edited 5 hours ago by cafoose

[Ed Kennell 39,947]

51 minutes ago, cafoose said:

Yes it is Ed, I assumed all 953s had 15 inch tires. I just checked and the rim measures 15 1/2 at the widest point. I checked a 15 inch trailer rim I have and it measures 16.25 at the widest point. I guess I stand corrected @953 nut thoughts? Did the 953 actually come with 14 inch rear tires? I have a few GT-14s and they have 4 lug 15 inch wheels. Can I swap a pair of those to my 953?

I think they all came with 15" wheels.      If you recall that tractor was missing one rear when I bought it.     Charlie Culley sold me the pair that is on there now.    I discovered they were 14" wheels.    

[953 nut 57,034]

2 hours ago, cafoose said:

I have a few GT-14s and they have 4 lug 15 inch wheels. Can I swap a pair of those to my 953?

They will fit well and allow you to run a wider tire as well.