520 H front tires

[76c12091520h 3,665]

Has anyone put larger front tires on a 520h? More specifically i'm looking at putting Carlisle Turfmaster 18-8.50X8 on the fronts. Just wondering if anyone has tried it cuz it looks like it'll be a tight fit near the tie rod end. Thanks

[ericj 1,578]

I put the 5 rib 18x8.50x8's on the front of my loader tractor. no clearance issues that I've noticed. They are a tab bit big and look a little funny on the front of the 520, even with the loader on. That just my  worth. i would do it again though. My only other option for the 5 ribbed tires would have been 16x6.50x8, and I think they would have been to small for the loader. Also it does sort of sit the front end a bit up in the air higher then the factory 16x7.50x8, which might only be a problem if you mow with the tractor

 

 

 

 

 

eric j

[cschannuth 3,816]

2 hours ago, ericj said:

I put the 5 rib 18x8.50x8's on the front of my loader tractor. no clearance issues that I've noticed. They are a tab bit big and look a little funny on the front of the 520, even with the loader on. That just my  worth. i would do it again though. My only other option for the 5 ribbed tires would have been 16x6.50x8, and I think they would have been to small for the loader. Also it does sort of sit the front end a bit up in the air higher then the factory 16x7.50x8, which might only be a problem if you mow with the tractor

 

 

 

 

 

eric j

 I did the same thing and I’ve been very happy with them. Plus they have a lot heavier load rating which I think is good with the loader. 

[Lee1977 6,771]

I put 18x650x8 Turf Masters on the  520 it's a 1989 didn't want a wide tire as it has regular WH steering. It steers like it has power steering. I also put 24x950x12  Turf  Masters on the rear  The 24s are not much bigger around then the 23x1050x12 I put on the C-120 back in 1990.

 

[TJ5208 1,824]

Man bigger tires on the front look cool.