Tire sizes and chain clearance.

[Ifixoldjunk 778]

Hi y’all! I’ve been in the process of fixing up a wheel horse 310-8. The original tires are pretty dry rotted and I’ve been thinking about running AG tires. My only issue is the original rear tires were

22x7.50-12 while I can only find 23x8.50-12s. Do you think I could get away with the larger tires and chains? I mostly use the tractor for the snowblower so chains are a must. I don’t want to put the new tires on and not have room for my chains. Thanks for any help✌️

[oliver2-44 9,761]

You should be able to run  23x8.50-12 or 23x9.50x12 with chains.  The 9.5 are 1" wider and  will look good and beefy with you front ags.

Nice old Bolens ya got there.

 

Edited April 9, 2021 by oliver2-44

[WHX?? 48,828]

 

I didn't know they made a 9.5 Jim.  Always just thought 8.50 and 10.5

Edited April 9, 2021 by WHX24

[Ifixoldjunk 778]

45 minutes ago, oliver2-44 said:

You should be able to run  23x8.50-12 or 23x9.50x12 with chains.  The 9.5 are 1" wider and  will look good and beefy with you front ags.

Nice old Bolens ya got there.

 

Thanks, if that’s the case I’ll probably go ahead with the 9.50, I want all the traction I can get.👍

[Ed Kennell 38,227]

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 If you plan to use the tractor mainly for snow blowing with chains, I would never buy ag tires.    The turf tire will keep more of the chains in contact with the ground than the ag tire resulting in much better traction.

[Ifixoldjunk 778]

15 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said:

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 If you plan to use the tractor mainly for snow blowing with chains, I would never buy ag tires.    The turf tire will keep more of the chains in contact with the ground than the ag tire resulting in much better traction.

I didn’t think about that, maybe I’ll go with newer turfs or ATV tires.🤔

[seuadr 488]

58 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said:

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 If you plan to use the tractor mainly for snow blowing with chains, I would never buy ag tires.    The turf tire will keep more of the chains in contact with the ground than the ag tire resulting in much better traction.

depends on the chain pattern i guess. i've got "euro style" diamond chains looks a lot like these:

 

and they sit pretty solid with the ground.

 

with one headlight shroud it looks like your tractor is about to wink, @Ifixoldjunk

Edited April 9, 2021 by seuadr

[Achto 27,606]

I have been eye balling these for my snow plow tractor. I have read some good reviews on their traction on snow and ice, even with out chains.

 

https://www.millertire.com/23x8-50r12-carlisle-versa-turf-compact-radial-tractor-tire-6-ply/

[pfrederi 17,741]

310-8 were made for a few years and changes may have been made...but my 310-8 came with the 22 7.50x12 tires. The wheels were only 5" across not the 7 inch used on most horses .  you may find it difficult  to mount fatter tires on then and the tires will look distorted.  Before buying tires i wuld measure my rims....If you need new rims be sure to f=get them with 1-3/8 in backspace.  most garden tractors used 2-3/8 and you would definitely have clearance issues

[Ifixoldjunk 778]

1 hour ago, seuadr said:

depends on the chain pattern i guess. i've got "euro style" diamond chains looks a lot like these:

 

and they sit pretty solid with the ground.

 

with one headlight shroud it looks like your tractor is about to wink, @Ifixoldjunk

I guess it does look like it’s winking lol

[Ifixoldjunk 778]

1 hour ago, pfrederi said:

310-8 were made for a few years and changes may have been made...but my 310-8 came with the 22 7.50x12 tires. The wheels were only 5" across not the 7 inch used on most horses .  you may find it difficult  to mount fatter tires on then and the tires will look distorted.  Before buying tires i wuld measure my rims....If you need new rims be sure to f=get them with 1-3/8 in backspace.  most garden tractors used 2-3/8 and you would definitely have clearance issues

Huh, I’ll definitely have to measure them.

[oliver2-44 9,761]

3 hours ago, WHX24 said:

 

I didn't know they made a 9.5 Jim.  Always just thought 8.50 and 10.5

I have 9.50 on my C160 and C81. Mine came from a local, giant tire recycle yard, but The Jungle and Bay are full of them. 

That reminds me I need to make another trip to wander the tire yard.

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/SET-OF-TWO-Carlisle-Turf-Master-23-9-50-12-4Ply-Lawn-Turf-Tires-511-406/282425285603

[Pullstart 62,912]

@Ifixoldjunk 

[OldWorkHorse 3,045]

I run AGs on my 314-8, 23x10.5-12 with chains they fit fine other then once in a blue moon a chain would just barly rub on the braket the fuel tank sits in so I ended up putting 2 inch spacers on her to stop the rub. Left tire in photo spaced right tire stock. 

Edited April 11, 2021 by OldWorkHorse

[Ifixoldjunk 778]

5 hours ago, OldWorkHorse said:

I run AGs on my 324-8, 23x10.5-12 with chains they fit fine other then once in a blue moon a chain would just barly rub on the braket the fuel tank sits in so I ended up putting 2 inch spacers on her to stop the rub. Left tire in photo spaced right tire stock. 

Oh cool. So I’d definitely be able to clear at least 23x8.50-12s. Thanks a lot 

 

On 4/9/2021 at 9:41 AM, Ifixoldjunk said:

Hi y’all! I’ve been in the process of fixing up a wheel horse 310-8. The original tires are pretty dry rotted and I’ve been thinking about running AG tires. My only issue is the original rear tires were

22x7.50-12 while I can only find 23x8.50-12s. Do you think I could get away with the larger tires and chains? I mostly use the tractor for the snowblower so chains are a must. I don’t want to put the new tires on and not have room for my chains. Thanks for any help✌️

I want to thank everyone for there input. I think I’ve finally decided on what tires I’ll get. I’ll probably post something about it once I get them. Thanks y’all