jtrosp1980 89 #1 Posted October 27, 2021 (edited) What does anyone recommend for rear tires, for plowing snow and gardening. I don't want to do any modification. Also what is a good tire for the fronts, that is not tuff tires. The rims are all original Edited October 27, 2021 by jtrosp1980 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,286 #2 Posted October 27, 2021 What model are we talking? Some folks swear by ags and tri-ribs like me, some swear by turf tires. I do more ground engaging stuff than anything and like the bite (and look) of a hood vee-bar. overall, weight will likely get you further than tread design. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,217 #3 Posted October 27, 2021 Yup. Different tires for different jobs. Unlike @Pullstart, most of my operations are lawn related - mowing and light towing. My preference is Carslile turf saver tires. So far, I have not added weight to either of my Horses. Weight is also critical for improving traction. Lots of ways to add weight on a tractor - fluid filled tires, weights that hang on the tractor as the most common. Some get good results in the snow with turf tires, weights, and chains. Generally, wide tires in the snow are not your friend. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 69,239 #4 Posted October 27, 2021 IIFF you have a dirt or gravel driveway... For the rear in the snow the turfs with good 2 LINK ICE CHAINS will likely give your best result. As stated above, weight is the key to traction. My tires are fluid filled and also steel weights are used. For the fronts in the snow your biggest help is going to be to wrap the tire with number 40 roller chain. For non snow usage I prefer AG type tires. That said, Trina has turfs with chains on her tractor and leaves them on all year long. They work perfectly fine. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 28,060 #5 Posted October 27, 2021 Very expensive in my opinion but these have very good reports as being multi purpose tires. Lawn, garden and snow. https://www.millertire.com/23x8-50r12-carlisle-versa-turf-compact-radial-tractor-tire-6-ply/ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skwerl58 737 #6 Posted October 27, 2021 I have a 414-8 and have fluid filled ag tires for gardening and turf for other chores. I have a set of late 80's Sears tires and wheels for mowing and a set of narrower fluid filled turf for snow work with chains. I picked both sets of turf tires up from FB Marketplace and have $80.00 in two sets with wheels. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,366 #7 Posted October 27, 2021 don't see anything wrong with turf tires in the front, an AG there will not help out much with steering. maybe a three rib there. Rear tires depend on tractor on a raider 10 I would go for a 23/8.50-12 Chains for snow AG for ground -engaging stuff Turf for mowing, trailering and driving around the yard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 69,239 #8 Posted October 27, 2021 20 minutes ago, Maxwell-8 said: maybe a three rib there Those do make a difference to us. The rib cuts in and steers much better than a turf tire. Again, weight is the key. More down pressure is more traction and more steering ability. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtrosp1980 89 #9 Posted October 28, 2021 Right now I have a set of chains on what the original tires that came on it I have a dirt driveway Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtrosp1980 89 #10 Posted October 28, 2021 I want something with a bite what are the three rib Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 69,239 #11 Posted October 28, 2021 3 hours ago, jtrosp1980 said: I want something with a bite what are the three rib Here's a pic of the front end of The Colossus build. Tri ribs or 3 ribs are a standard 2wd farm tractor tire. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtrosp1980 89 #12 Posted October 28, 2021 Ok thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
