Russ Piper 0 #1 Posted June 23, 2023 I am getting ready to buy a 312-8 for working in my garden. It has turf tires on it now, but I would like to go with a pretty aggressive AG tire. I'm looking the tire size up and it shows 22x9-12, what would you all recommend. I'd also take suggestions and any advice you might have as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,903 #2 Posted June 23, 2023 I use and recommend Carlisle Tru Power AG tires. That said, there are plenty of perfectly good other options. The only one I'd recommend shying away from is the Deestone brand AG. Not because they're inferior in build. They run VERY VERY small by listed size. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OutdoorEnvy 1,777 #3 Posted June 23, 2023 23x9.5-12 will be more common with more options. I think that or 23x8.5-12 would be a safe bet with rims it most likely has are in the 7-8” range. 312-8 is a great all round rig though. Should be a solid garden worker for you 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 9,499 #4 Posted June 23, 2023 Boys - where are your manners!!??? Russ - Welcome. You MAY wish to run tubes in those from the beginning - it allows you to fluid fill them later if traction is an issue. Bill 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,903 #5 Posted June 23, 2023 17 minutes ago, ri702bill said: Boys - where are your manners!!??? 58 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Bill. I was nice. 😃 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 9,499 #6 Posted June 23, 2023 16 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Bill. I was nice. 😃 Yes, you were . Tough day here..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ineedanother 1,668 #7 Posted June 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Russ Piper said: I am getting ready to buy a 312-8. what would you all recommend. Welcome Russ. A 312-8 is a great machine. I agree with @ebinmaine to go with Carlisle Ags but tire prices have gone way up lately so brace yourself. Two other thing I would recommend would be to (1) subscribe to this site (you can find a link on the main page or go straight to the store). You will appreciate it more than you think, and (2) search for a thread here about a new purchase checklist for things to do before you work it in the garden. Unless you know the history and/or really trust the PO, check/do some things to protect your investment 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ineedanother 1,668 #8 Posted June 23, 2023 @Russ Piper - here is the thread about supporting the site. Likely the best few $ you'll spend other than what you spend on the you're buying Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jon Paulsen 291 #9 Posted June 23, 2023 Welcome here @Russ Piper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonw440 196 #10 Posted June 29, 2023 When I installed my AG on my 314-8 I filled them with windshield washer fluid. If I remember correctly it took 6 gals per tire. No air need after. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 12,232 #11 Posted June 29, 2023 1 hour ago, jonw440 said: No air need after. Do you have tubes in those tires? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,903 #12 Posted June 29, 2023 3 minutes ago, rjg854 said: Do you have tubes in those tires? I have both tubed and tubeless 10.50 x 23 x 12 here. Cinnamon Horse 74 C160-8 has Carlisle Tru Power AG tires with no tubes and I've never put air in them. 4 years, maybe 5. The 75 C160 Automatic has tubes in turfs with about 7, 7.5 gals of Rimguard fluid stuffed in each one. Also no air pressure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 12,232 #13 Posted June 29, 2023 I can understand no air in tubed tires. But with no air pressure and no tube, how do you keep the beads sealed. I ran WWF in a set of tires with some air pressure, but it wasn't enough to keep the beads sealed. I'm guessing with the side pressure of turning on a slope that's why the bead let go. That's why my question. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,903 #14 Posted June 29, 2023 3 minutes ago, rjg854 said: I can understand no air in tubed tires. But with no air pressure and no tube, how do you keep the beads sealed. I ran WWF in a set of tires with some air pressure, but it wasn't enough to keep the beads sealed. I'm guessing with the side pressure of turning on a slope that's why the bead let go. That's why my question. Several things pop to mind here. 1. I didn't install the tires so I can't prove they didn't add proper pressure up or down. 2. My particular tires are heavier duty than needed. I would have likely bought lighter sidewalled tires but these are what I could get. Heavier thicker sidewall would be less prone to break bead. 3. Rimguard is 10.5 to 11 lbs per gallon by company specs. WWF is lighter than water which is less than 8. Perhaps? more weight in fluid would also help keep the beads in place? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 10,739 #15 Posted June 29, 2023 As mentioned Deestone tires are good but run small. So just go as least one size, or two sizes if you like them wider I have a 322-8 and a C-160 with 23-9.5-12 carlisle turfs. I run chains on the turfs to push dirt with a dozer and grader blade. Ag tires look good and have good traction, but I believe turfs with chains will out perform them on dirt and definitely on snow. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonw440 196 #16 Posted June 29, 2023 (edited) No tubes. Come to think of it I might have put a few pounds of air to seat the bead. I just put the WWF because it was cheap. Edited June 29, 2023 by jonw440 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 72,903 #17 Posted June 29, 2023 34 minutes ago, jonw440 said: No tubes. Come to think of it I might have put a few pounds of air to seat the bead. I just put the WWF because it was cheap. I was born n raised right near you, up in Athol. Up here in Southern Maine I can get Rimguard Tire Fluid for LESS than a winter grade ( -30 ) WWF. Interesting how local markets fluctuate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
