Agage1 83 #1 Posted September 2, 2014 Hey guys I'm I'm in the process of putting together a c160 hydro for snow plowing this winter. In Maryland we don't get a lot of snow but after last winter I want to be ready. I was always was under the impression that for snow you would want skinny tires that cut through it or big wide ones that float on top. I have a set of skinny saw tooth tires from a round hood or something that fit the spindles of my c160. What are your opinions on this? I mounted them today and drove around. It feels good and if anything I feel like I gained a little ground clearance. I plan on filling all four tires with wheel weights and a weight box out back. I'm filling tires and adding wheel weights Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boovuc 1,090 #2 Posted September 2, 2014 Skinny ag tires or standard to skinny turf tires with chains. You must have weights and preferably have your tires loaded. (As you stated you plan on doing). Heavy wet snow tends to stick to tires and if you have wide tires, you just don't get good traction. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,928 #3 Posted September 2, 2014 The skinny is supposed to be better, more lbs per square inch of weight hitting the ground, I just can't get past the looks. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
specialwheelhorse 174 #4 Posted September 2, 2014 Picture an old military dodge power wagon !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,581 #5 Posted September 2, 2014 I LIVE IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA,,,,30 MILES SOUTH OF WASHINGTON DC....I REMEMBER LAST YEAR,,,,,4 10 INCH SNOWS IN 4 WEEKS...... MY 857 WITH 23X10.50X12 TIRES WITH CHAINS AND WEIGHTS DID THE JOB....BUT AS WE KNOW..... OUR SNOW LEFT DRIVEN ON AND NOT PLOWED IS LIKE DRIVING ON AN ICEBERG....SNOW FALLS,,,,GET IT SCRAPPED,,,OR THAT IS THE LANDSCAPE UNTIL TEMPS GO UP...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,719 #6 Posted September 3, 2014 Thin is in! The skinny try rib tires up front will cut through the snow a lot better and give better turning traction and the skinny rear ags on my 953 get a lot more traction than the wider tires on the 1055 and 312-8. A lot of my driveway is so steep that I have to drive up with the blade raised and plow going down, the skinny tires are best for this too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,928 #7 Posted September 3, 2014 Do you use chains also? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Agage1 83 #8 Posted September 3, 2014 Thanks for the replies,it reassures my thinking. I was mostly concerned with the front tires. I have a nice set of ags withe chains for the back. I found a set of skinny fronts in the garage with rims that fit the c160. They are the type off a round hood or short frame tractor. They are noticeably thinner than the stock 160 wheels and tires and a little taller Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
