Heatingman 971 #1 Posted July 6, 2022 Currently the fronts are 16x6.5-8 the rears are 22.5x7.5-12 having a hard time finding replacements. They are pretty cracked, and I would like to replace. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,378 #2 Posted July 6, 2022 16-6.5-8 are still available 23-8-12 for the rear is pretty much standard. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,589 #3 Posted July 6, 2022 What kinda tractor? The fronts should be easy to find. 4 minutes ago, Heatingman said: rears are 22.5x7.5-12 That size rears probably can be increased to 23 x 8 x 12 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,326 #4 Posted July 6, 2022 That size front tires is still common…but your rear tire size isn’t made anymore to the best of my knowledge. Move up to a 23x8.50x12 tire and you’ll be fine 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heatingman 971 #5 Posted July 6, 2022 Thanks guys. Is there is good online resource? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,589 #6 Posted July 6, 2022 Just now, Heatingman said: Thanks guys. Is there is good online resource? I like to choose the TIRE I want first ... then shop for price... Fleabay Wally world Jungle site all have good deals and vary day to day. Definitely check Simpletire.com I've had good experiences there 2 or 3 times now. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,589 #7 Posted July 6, 2022 And.... Watch the freight/shipping charges. There's a BUNCH of ways to get tires nowadays. You Don't need to pay freight. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,378 #8 Posted July 6, 2022 Find out how they package the tires, l got a set that was so distorted one time, I had to use tubes to get them to seal. 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #9 Posted July 6, 2022 11 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Simpletire.com I've had a great experience with them too, thanks to recommendation from Eric... Don 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heatingman 971 #10 Posted July 6, 2022 See lots of pictures with the AG type tires on garden tractors in the rear. Wont those really tear up a lawn? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,589 #11 Posted July 6, 2022 16 minutes ago, Heatingman said: See lots of pictures with the AG type tires on garden tractors in the rear. Wont those really tear up a lawn? What tears up grass is a spinning tire. Obviously a spinning turf tire would do less damage than a spinning AG tire. There are folks who purposely use AGs for mowing because they're LESS prone to spinning. WEIGHT is a huge help. More weight equals more friction equals less spinning. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,589 #12 Posted July 6, 2022 33 minutes ago, rjg854 said: Find out how they package the tires, l got a set that was so distorted one time, I had to use tubes to get them to seal. Agreed. In fact though... I've switched over to installing tubes in ALL my new tire installs. Just easier for me. No concern of setting the bead. The tube does it for me. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,326 #13 Posted July 6, 2022 27 minutes ago, Heatingman said: See lots of pictures with the AG type tires on garden tractors in the rear. Wont those really tear up a lawn? I’m sure these guys here are sick of seeing pics of my favorite rear rubber, but these always get my vote AND…they will fit on your current rear wheels. I present my 23x8.00x12 Carlisle All-Trails: 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,598 #14 Posted July 6, 2022 2 minutes ago, Sparky said: I’m sure these guys here are sick of seeing pics of my favorite rear Again!?!?!?!?! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #15 Posted July 6, 2022 @Heatingman if you go with Deestone rear tires, they run small so bump up to the 10” wide ones. They’ll come in around a true 8” width. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ineedanother 1,369 #16 Posted July 7, 2022 2 hours ago, ebinmaine said: What tears up grass is a spinning tire. Obviously a spinning turf tire would do less damage than a spinning AG tire. There are folks who purposely use AGs for mowing because they're LESS prone to spinning. WEIGHT is a huge help. More weight equals more friction equals less spinning. I believe this to be true, true, and true. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveoman1966 3,752 #17 Posted July 7, 2022 (edited) I have a pair of CARLISLE Turf-Saver 23x8.5x12 ...ON RIMS.. I took the C-120 Auto in for parts and these tires look fairly new.. No dry rot at all on these rear tires....with only scuff marks on the sidewall of one. $145...no shipping. Come and get 'em with cash in hand. ((Recently sold the NEW front tires (on rims) 16x6.5x8.)) Edited July 7, 2022 by daveoman1966 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capespencer68 3 #18 Posted July 25, 2022 On 7/6/2022 at 6:41 PM, Sparky said: I’m sure these guys here are sick of seeing pics of my favorite rear rubber, but these always get my vote AND…they will fit on your current rear wheels. I present my 23x8.00x12 Carlisle All-Trails: Do you use chains on those tires, if so how is the clearance? Thanks 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #19 Posted July 25, 2022 Clearance for me is no prob with chains because I have no fenders 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #20 Posted July 25, 2022 (edited) But chained tires have some slack so at speeds the chains would wear away your fenders because they get flinged up so chained tires probably a no go Edited July 25, 2022 by The Freightliner Guy 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,589 #21 Posted July 25, 2022 29 minutes ago, The Freightliner Guy said: But chained tires have some slack so at speeds the chains would wear away your fenders because they get flinged up so chained tires probably a no go I've got chains on at least three or four tractors and not one single one of them flings up. They're all properly installed. Stay tight. Don't move. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #22 Posted July 25, 2022 Oh well mine have some slack because they’ve been on there for probably 30+ years but I could be wrong 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob J. 1,942 #23 Posted July 25, 2022 You try to size the chains with lower air pressure and after the chains are on right you add some air and snug em up. It’s what I do. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob J. 1,942 #24 Posted July 25, 2022 25 minutes ago, The Freightliner Guy said: Oh well mine have some slack because they’ve been on there for probably 30+ years but I could be wrong Might be time for some new chains, they do wear out. 😉 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #25 Posted July 25, 2022 The back tires are full of air since it was parked in 2008 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
