RJ Hamner 1,012 #1 Posted June 27, 2020 I put a set of Deestone 5 rib tires on the front of my Raider 12. I had bought a set of Ag tires for the rear and thought it would give it the “Tractor” look I have noticed that it steers a whole lot easier now. I am starting to look for new tires for the 416-8 that’s in the final stages of completion. So..... I am going to ask the question.... Anybody else use the 5 ribs on the front of your tractors?? Just asking and NOT for a friend 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RJ Hamner 1,012 #4 Posted June 28, 2020 5 rib tire 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bc.gold 3,403 #5 Posted June 28, 2020 2 hours ago, RJ Hamner said: I put a set of Deestone 5 rib tires on the front of my Raider 12. I had bought a set of Ag tires for the rear and thought it would give it the “Tractor” look I have noticed that it steers a whole lot easier now. I am starting to look for new tires for the 416-8 that’s in the final stages of completion. So..... I am going to ask the question.... Anybody else use the 5 ribs on the front of your tractors?? Just asking and NOT for a friend Simplicity 9020 with tri-ribbed fronts is much easier steering than my Alice Chalmers 720 which has the wide turf tires. I also believe the ribbed tires give the tractor a much tighter turning circle. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPINJIM 1,981 #7 Posted June 28, 2020 Five-rib tires are used mostly on zero turn mowers because they have to pivot easily. If you expect to ever put a snow plow on your tractor, the five ribs will allow the tractor to be pushed sideways. I have three rib tires on two of mine, and they steer more easily than the turf tires, but they hold a straight line when I plow because the deep tread digs in when the snow tries to push the tractor sideways. Depends on what you're going to use the tractor for. Jim 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,891 #8 Posted June 28, 2020 I put 400 x 8 Tri Ribs on my 312-8 on narrow rims. I really like them as it steers easy. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Razorback 1,048 #9 Posted June 28, 2020 (edited) I have that 5-rib type of tire on my Cub 123. Edited June 28, 2020 by Razorback Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 28,023 #10 Posted June 28, 2020 (edited) I have a slightly different style of 5 ribs on one of mine. Edited June 28, 2020 by Achto 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,271 #11 Posted June 28, 2020 My 3 rib Deestones make Putt Putt steer like a dream! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick 237 #12 Posted July 30, 2020 (edited) Do the tri ribs cut the turf when turning sharp while mowing? Edited July 30, 2020 by rick add words to make clearer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RJ Hamner 1,012 #13 Posted July 30, 2020 I can’t comment on tri ribs. But the 5 ribs do not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,338 #14 Posted July 30, 2020 Tri ribs for me!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,271 #15 Posted July 30, 2020 2 hours ago, rick said: Do the tri ribs cut the turf when mowing? I’ve never seen a mark in the ground, unless I’m plowing the garden or the like. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick 237 #16 Posted July 30, 2020 Thanks, I like the 5 rib Vredstein tires, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHS 1,476 #17 Posted July 31, 2020 On 6/27/2020 at 9:17 PM, Lee1977 said: I put 400 x 8 Tri Ribs on my 312-8 on narrow rims. I really like them as it steers easy. Nice Toyota in the back! Oh, and nice Wheelhorse too! 😀 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
