Good Turf Tire

[Sharp08 43]

I think I’ve decided on chains vs AG tires since I have a limestone driveway and want to plow snow this year. I was looking for opinions on the best 23x8.5-12 tires. I have a 1973 10 no name. It has undersized rear tires now as you can see from the pictures that it’s sits lower in the rear than the front. 

[daveoman1966 3,752]

I had a '73 No-name 12hp Auto and like it alot.  Keep in mind that if you put really wide tires on the back, the wide tire will tend to 'float' on the snow/ice surface and not 'dig in' nearly as well as a narrower width...say a 23x8.5x12.  You might find that the 8.5 width tire will push snow much better than a wide-tread.  Of course, fluid in tires and wheel weights help in any case. 

[8ntruck 7,021]

  Wide tires are generally not your friend in the snow.

[Sharp08 43]

Well yeah, that’s why I say 8.5. I guess I wasn’t clear. The current tires are short. Around 20x7-12 I think. I was asking more about tread pattern. 

Edited October 27, 2021 by Sharp08

[Maxwell-8 4,277]

the front tires seems to be higher then stock maybe part of the way it's sitting My raider has way less sidewall

[ebinmaine 67,671]

6 hours ago, Sharp08 said:

Well yeah, that’s why I say 8.5. I guess I wasn’t clear. The current tires are short. Around 20x7-12 I think. I was asking more about tread pattern. 

 

I run 23x 10.5 x 12 in the snow with two link ice chains and don't have any problem.

My tractor is very heavy. Fluid-filled tires and steel weights added and me.

 

The more weight you can add for traction in the snow the better off you'll be.

[Skipper 1,788]

The thread pattern you have now is considered very good, and among the very most "grippy". Looks like the old firestone turf/garden, that is remanufactured today for pullers.

 

Also consider now that you have that driveway. Don't get a thread pattern that picks up those ships and leaves them on the lawn perhaps?

Edited October 27, 2021 by Skipper

[JCM 9,192]

  to    @Sharp08      I have had very good luck with stock turf tires 23 x 9.50 -12 ,  weights and chains. I have a gravel drive way with an incline from the road 200' long with no issues. Also a few wooded trails I like to keep open for recreation. Good luck with your decision.

[Lee1977 6,673]

For turf tires I like the Turf Masters they have a lot deeper tread then the Turf Savers.The other tires I would look at would be All Trails. You can find similar tread designs in several brands of tires,  .  

Edited October 27, 2021 by Lee1977

[ebinmaine 67,671]

27 minutes ago, Lee1977 said:

All Trails

Now that right there may be a very good suggestion.

Easy enough to wrap a chain around which can be a challenge on a v-bar tire and they would give you a fairly strong traction grip in dirt sand or mud. 

 

That's actually the next type of tire I was considering buying when I need a set.

 

[roadapples 6,983]

The tires you have will give you more room for chains. I would try it with weights  and chains this winter.

[Sharp08 43]

Thank you for all the info guys! 

[Sparky-(Admin) 21,344]

I’m a huge fan on the Carlisle All-Trails…installed these a few years ago and they have been great! I don’t use chains, but there is a 50# outside weight and a 25# inside weight on each rim. 

[kasey54 305]

Sparky, what size are those tires? They look great.

[kasey54 305]

How heavy are the front weights? That must help a lot with the steering.

[Sparky-(Admin) 21,344]

8 hours ago, kasey54 said:

Sparky, what size are those tires? They look great.

  Mine are 23x10.5x12 mounted on a pair of wide rims off a 520H. The next size down was 23x8x12.

  Yes, the front weights help with steering, can’t recall what they weigh.

 

[ebinmaine 67,671]

3 minutes ago, Sparky said:

can’t recall what they weigh.

Likely 20 or 25 lb each. 

 

Trina's 867 has a 40 plus pound weight hanging off the front. Helps a lot.