decksetter 50 #1 Posted May 10, 2015 My yard seems to be getting soggier every year. Today I put on a set of 26x12x12 ags that I got at a swap meet a while back for cheap. They made all the difference for traction, but now what about the front? I thought about golf cart tires for a bigger contact patch to float over it better, but I'm pretty sure they'll hit the 60" deck well before full lock. What is a good compromise for steering and not tearing up the ground? Anybody make a tri rib in an appropriate size? How do front ags work for steering? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Kuhn 1,547 #2 Posted May 10, 2015 I've never had a set, but I've heard a lot of guys talk about liking these....http://www.millertire.com/products/implement-tires/rib-implement-tires/16x6-50-8/16x6-50-8-v61-hd-5-rib-170-60-8-6-ply/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Austin860 82 #3 Posted May 10, 2015 Nice thin tri ribs will give you good traction Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clip 185 #4 Posted May 10, 2015 Tri ribs will destroy a soft soggy manicured lawn in short order if driven quickly with sharp turns. They're made to cut to get traction, kind of like a pizza cutter. I second Jake's recommendation for the V61s. Put them on a week ago and regret not doing it sooner. Tread depth is around 3/8 I'm guessing, will have to add a measurement to my thread later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cheesegrader 433 #5 Posted May 10, 2015 Agree with chip. Tri-ribs will dig in on every turn, and shred your lawn if soggy. Great if you are looking to prevent sliding into turns when carrying a heavy implement. Terrible if you are trying NOT to leave marks I think the 5-rib tires will be better, but will still leave marks. I would look at turf master or turf saver patterns from carlisle. Maybe even a treadless pattern. Wide, soft tires with no ribs are what golf courses use for this very reason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
