On my 314-8 I have 23x9.5x12 turf tires, Titan brand I believe. I want to replace them because they're old, have cracking sidewalls, and had some punctures repaired (locust tree thorns).
Went to Tractor Supply Co to see what they had on the shelf. I like to see before buying in a store or on-line. Anyway, they had some Hi Run that were the same size, and some that were 23x10.5x12. In this brand, moving from 9.5 to 10.5 wide would get me deeper treads (or taller blocks?) and 4-ply instead of 2-ply.
- Will a 1" wider tire fit the same rim OK?
- Will 4-ply withstand puncture better than 2 ply?
- Why else is 4-ply better (or worse?)
- For simple lawn work (mowing, fertilizing, aeration, bagging....), what are important characteristics to look for in a good turf tire?