scotty 252 #1 Posted December 28, 2015 Has anyone had any experience with a tire like this in the snow and mud for gardening? Ive ordered a set and curious if anyone has had any experience with these tires. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedRanger 1,468 #2 Posted December 28, 2015 Good flotation, but they will slide all over. Tractor will want to "push" forward. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,551 #3 Posted December 28, 2015 I hope they work out for ya ....but if I was going to be working in the snow/mud and a garden like you say I would have went with something more aggressive. You may have to add front wheel weights to aid with traction/grip. I like these offered at only $21 each for a 16/6.5/8. https://www.stopandgotires.com/tire/lawn-garden/lawn-garden?sku=94012336&name=BKT%20LG306 Mike......... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotty 252 #4 Posted December 28, 2015 I was thinking the same thing with the sliding issue. I paid about 50 dollars shipped for a set. Ill hope for the best its going on a 416-8 with an onan so im hoping theres enough weight up there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 15,923 #5 Posted December 28, 2015 Wrap some #40 roller chain around them 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shallowwatersailor 3,213 #6 Posted December 28, 2015 Vredestein V-61 is pretty popular. I just ordered my second set. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 991 #7 Posted December 28, 2015 (edited) the 308 I purchased new in 86 had tires similar to those,they were very slippery,i had to wrap roller chain on them to cut the lawn if it was wet,aand for sure in the winter Edited December 29, 2015 by can whlvr 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #8 Posted December 28, 2015 7 hours ago, Sparky said: I hope they work out for ya ....but if I was going to be working in the snow/mud and a garden like you say I would have went with something more aggressive. You may have to add front wheel weights to aid with traction/grip. I like these offered at only $21 each for a 16/6.5/8. https://www.stopandgotires.com/tire/lawn-garden/lawn-garden?sku=94012336&name=BKT%20LG306 Mike......... Man that's a good price! I just paid more than double that for my 16/7.5/8. Got to make a note of that URL! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MalMac 1,328 #9 Posted December 28, 2015 I have the same tire on my 4 wheel wagon. Great for that but when backing up and turning the front end just wants to slide. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,720 #10 Posted December 28, 2015 6 hours ago, wallfish said: Wrap some #40 roller chain around them Deflate the tire first and this will tighten the chain when inflated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotty 252 #11 Posted December 29, 2015 (edited) Might see how they work. Anyone know how the 4.00-8 tri ribs would look on a 416-8? probably a little to narrow to look right id assume. Or i could try the roller chain that should work really good on these tires. They look kind of similar to vredsteins. Edited December 29, 2015 by scotty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martin 2,130 #12 Posted December 29, 2015 (edited) My vote is for the Vredestein V61 on the 3,4,500 series tractors, just my opinion but i think they fit better than the 4.00-8 tri ribs and work well in the snow too......... Edited December 29, 2015 by Martin 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #13 Posted December 29, 2015 Oh! Meant to add: You are not going to like them as is in the mud and snow... I mean Not at all! I run R4 industrials on my TC35 but come winter I'm lost without my chains though I can't wait to get the darn things off come springtime! At least chains can come and go and adapt to the seasonal needs. Chains (or that roller chain down the middle that I've read so much about but not tried yet!) might get you close to the best of both worlds... There are times when I want front chains too, not so much for pulling, but just for steering traction. I usually have all the push I need from the rears but I can steer sometimes! Maybe I should try that roller chain on my 10x16.5 16 R4s... Might look funny but seriously, maybe that's all I need... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scotty 252 #14 Posted December 29, 2015 (edited) I had them cancel the order now to find a better set of tires for what im planning on using it for. Edited December 29, 2015 by scotty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
