Tires for front of tractor with F.E.L

[bubbacola 8]

  I'm going to put a FEL on my C175 auto twin. I have put a swept axle with gear reduction steering on it. So now my questionis I need tires on it is 2 ply tires going to be strong enough to carrie the extra weight? While looking at tires at Big R I see trailer tires close to the same size that are 8 ply.. Would 8 ply be over kill? Thanks  Bernie

[bean 85]

the more plys the better.

   look at the weight capacity of the tire. you want something that inflates to 50-60lbs, or higher(90psi).   2 ply probably wouldn't have the capacity to carry the extra weight of the fel, itself

I've got 2 ply tires on the 310-8 , and even with tubes, they are just adequate for the tractor. I will probably have to upgrade to 4ply trailer tires when I put the mighty mac on the front.

Edited July 28, 2013 by bean

[squonk 41,017]

For what it's worth, I have trailer tires pumped up to 90 psi on the front of my Power King FEL

[Brrly1 1,146]

Just a suggestion, but try the Firestone tri-ribs. They seem to work good for me. Only problem is if the ground is soft from raining, then you might carve in a rib or two. Its only grass it will grow, just add water!

[bubbacola 8]

  Thanks for the replys guys.. I have looked at the 3 rib tires. I use this tractor basically for building R/C offroad race tracks so I pack the surface with the tires. If not for that tri rib would be my first choice

[bean 85]

this is a good choice;

they are a wider trailer tire

 

deestone

Tire Size:  5.70-8
Model: D901
Ply Rating:  8
Recommended Rim: 8x4.5
Overall Diameter (inch): 18.6
Section Width (inch): 5.6
Max Load (lbs): 1075
Inflation Pressure (PSI):  100
Approx Tread Depth 32nds (inch): 

 

you can get them at gct tire or ebay, etc

pretty reasonably priced ($54 for 2)

Edited July 29, 2013 by bean

[bubbacola 8]

   Thanks Bean   I have them ordered.  Thanks for turning on to the site..    Thanks  Bernie

[Wmanning416 9]

Just want to throw this out there for safety's sake. I have been in the tire business for 20 years so i have quit a bit of experience with this. Higher ply ratings are better for carrying the weight. Not going to argue that but putting 60 to 100 psi in a rim that is 30 plus years old is a bit dangerous. Most tractor rims were not designed to hold more than 20 psi new. Add years of corrosion to the mix and you have an explosion hazard. Over the years I have seen my share of guys get hurt so be careful. Many auto and truck wheels have maximum pressure ratings stamped on them these days. Many of them I see are 60 psi max. Most are all made in china and are not made as well as our old wheel horse wheels. I have a d160 with a loader and I run 20 psi up front and it seems to steer fine and take all the weight I can give it. Just wanted to give my 2 cents so nobody gets hurt.

[bubbacola 8]

Thanks Wmanning416...  I was not planning on more then 30 pounds. I did upgrade to a 520h swept axle with 1 in axles and roller bearings (lost a inch of my little finger doing it)  The wheel look heavier then stock wheel horses and not as old... Thanks again  Bernie

[shallowwatersailor 3,213]

You should be able to find a pressure to weight ratio chart for that tire. That would be the best thing.