Looking for tire recommendations

[wendigo68 0]

I have a wheel horse c160 currently has some turf tires on I was wondering if anybody had recommendations for a good ag tire like tractors have mine don't do good pulling the brinly plow I have or the disc pictures would be appreciated 

[ebinmaine 75,608]

We have a specific thread dedicated to the subject. 

LOTS of great information.  

 

My short answer, OTR LAWN TRAC is a great AG at a good price. BKT TR315 Trencher are as well.  

 

Here's a link: 

 

 

[AlexR 2,303]

It's all about price 

Cheapest option Deestone D405 they run smallest on width 10.5 size is more like 8.5 in actual width however other then that they really are a good tire. I have had one on my tractor 5 years and used a brinly plowed with them did great 

 

BKT TR315 here is a comparison with the Deestone which are on the tractor however the BKT's aren't on rims so so that will cut the width down a bit but i would say it's about 1/2" wider then the deestones both of these are 10.5 width size

 

Otr lawn trac and Carlisle tru powers I believe both of those run close to true size from what I have heard. 

 

But to be honest if you want to do plowing you might actually do better with the narrower tire or you can get the Lawn Trac and Carlisle in the 8.5 width as well. 

[Treepep 934]

@Lee1977 recommended my tires and I have been really happy with them.  No fluid however I put tubes in.  Great tires.  Should last my lifetime.

[JoeM 9,265]

One tip I can share, if you might or know that your going to fluid fill the tires, I coat the inside with POR or equivalent to reduce rusting of the rim. If time permits.

 

 

Fronts are Super Extra Grip 23 10.50 12

Rears Destone 23 10.50 12 The destone set good on the 7 inch rims. The "on size" 23 10.50 12 tires, ie Carlisle, tend to balloon the side walls a bit and set much nicer on 8 1/2" wide rims. 

On 7 inch rims.

 

 

 

 

[953 nut 62,930]

        Tire chains on turf tires will provide a great deal of added traction at a minimal cost.         

[SylvanLakeWH 29,782]

[Handy Don 15,089]

59 minutes ago, 953 nut said:

Tire chains on turf tires will provide a great deal of added traction at a minimal cost. 

Exactly my strategy when I must operate the tractor on sloped areas. I use 2-link chains on “all purpose” treads and they dramatically improve traction for braking as well as pulling. 

Edited Thursday at 01:45 PM by Handy Don

[Ed Kennell 43,695]

X4 on 2 link Vee Bar chains on turf tires.    Good in mud, dirt, and excellent on ice,  packed snow,  and frozen ground.

Poor on bare paved surfaces.   Easy to remove for mowing.

 

 

 

 Oh, to the 

Edited Thursday at 01:57 PM by Ed Kennell

[JoeM 9,265]

I have not had good luck with ag tires except in dirt. 

I see you want to turn dirt and ag tire application fits nicely, I have not seen to many using anything but ag tires in dirt. 

@Pullstarthas some experience, maybe he can shed some light on the subject? Kev anyone using turfs and chains?

 

[Pullstart 68,486]

@PeacemakerJack has an amazing build or rebuild or re-re-rebuild was it? on his family’s 875.  It has a wealth of knowledge in it, and all kinds of timeless photos of working that tractor in its new years in the 60’s and 70’s I think.  One photo that really hit home to me, is his father plowing the garden with turfs and chains.  
 

It seems today that we as a society need the newest, the best, the innovation to accomplish a simple task.  Remember that our grandfather’s best camouflage was a red flannel and sitting still.  
 

With all that said, turfs and chains do pretty alright in the dirt!  I’d run them, if needed and have plenty in the past.

 

 

[Andy N. 2,600]

Good sources for tires when you do decide:

 

https://www.millertire.com/categories/lawn-garden-tires/

 

https://lawnmowertirestore.com/lawn-garden/lawn-mower-tires.html

 

Amazon is good as well.

 

Here's my setup for plowing. Carlisle Tru Power 23x10.5-12 ags for the rear and Vredestein 16x6.5-8 V61 5 rib for the front. All are fluid filled and weighted.