24-12-12 store bought

[sqrlgtr 1,318]

Looking for 24-12-12 tires for rear of c160 that might go to tractor pull with and was wondering if any you pullers would have any suggestions for an off the shelf tire that would be good for this. Looking for a ag bar type tire that runs trure to size. 

[ebinmaine 75,739]

Following for curiosity...

 

I don't pull in competition. 

 

Remember that many classes have strict rules on type and/or size of various tractor parts.  

 

Verify AG tires are allowed.  

[sqrlgtr 1,318]

Just be pulling for fun every once in a while, in factory class. 24's is limit on tires from what i have come up with. I used to pull antique tractors and really liked the firestones but man o man they sure are proud of them and they are out of the question . Like the looks of the OTR Lantrac or OTR 22 Mags but would like to hear from some of the pullers what they prefer for tractor pulling.

[ebinmaine 75,739]

@Achto

 

[Achto 30,190]

1 hour ago, sqrlgtr said:

Looking for 24-12-12 tires for rear of c160 that might go to tractor pull

 

Kind of an odd ball size there. I did find a few options but don't know if they run true to size.

 

https://www.millertire.com/24x12-00-12-air-loc-super-lug-6-ply/

 

These have more of the 23 degree angle like the Firestones but the lugs are kind of narrow.

 

https://www.giga-tires.com/24-12.00-12/kenda-tires/k472/tirecode/10472128AB1

 

I like the squareness of the tread on the OTR's

 

https://lawnmowertirestore.com/24x12-00-12-4-ply-lawn-trac-1.html

 

I would look for a harder tire with more ply's this helps keep the lugs from folding over under load.

 

The club that I pull with allows 26-12-12, even actual pulling tires in the stock class. They do require us to drop hitch height by 1" if we run pulling tires instead of AGs. I'm running Firestone 26-12-12 that I have cut the tread on.

Edited 22 hours ago by Achto

[ebinmaine 75,739]

14 minutes ago, Achto said:

I like the squareness of the tread on the OTR's

 

 

Agreed. 

 

I've only used mine for a couple short trips out in the rough terrain and they do certainly grip well.  

 

 

 

[sqrlgtr 1,318]

I have been informed that I could run 26's but was not wanting to get into seat/fender clearance issues. I think I've got plenty of room everywhere else. I have a set of 23-10.5's land tracs' on the 1257, maybe under different brand name and they do seem to work well for everyday chores but got to thinking the way the middle of tire tread is made might not make the best pulling tire IDK? I wish I knew if the air locs ran true to size I notice they are 6 ply and may hook up better. I thought I had seen where someone had tried the air loc in another thread but I be dang if I can find it now.

[ebinmaine 75,739]

@TonyToro

 

Anything to add?

[Achto 30,190]

2 hours ago, sqrlgtr said:

I have been informed that I could run 26's but was not wanting to get into seat/fender clearance issues

 

26-12-12 Firestones would be the best pick in my opinion. Should only have to jack the fenders up about 1/2" to get enough clearance. At least that is all I had to do with my C101/1257/etc.

[WHX?? 53,317]

2 hours ago, sqrlgtr said:

I have a set of 23-10.5's land tracs' on the 1257,

Those are the same just a different branding. They are sold under upmteen different names.  Those would make great pulling tires for just for fun. I got nothing but good remarks in the plow field with those. I ran out of belt grab way before traction. 

[ebinmaine 75,739]

6 hours ago, WHX?? said:

. I ran out of belt grab way before traction. 

 

On my '74 C160-8 Cinnamon Horse I had that problem back in 2019 & 20 after I first built the whole tractor. 

I used a new replacement Toro 108035 clutch spring. Didn't grab quite enough for the loads I was pulling. 

I wrapped another spring around the existing OE spring. 

No issues since. 

 

[TonyToro Jr. 2,180]

11 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

@TonyToro

 

Anything to add?

Looks like I got here before him 

For ag tires there really isn’t many you can get for 24/12/12. But the new thing for tires all over pulling clubs are called Cheng Shin. They are cheap and man these tires have been great. We’ve been using them I think 3 seasons now. And the good part is they don’t take as much power as say the firestones do.

https://www.millertire.com/23x10-50-12-cheng-shin-tractor-lug-4-ply-tire/

[TonyToro Jr. 2,180]

3 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

 

On my '74 C160-8 Cinnamon Horse I had that problem back in 2019 & 20 after I first built the whole tractor. 

I used a new replacement Toro 108035 clutch spring. Didn't grab quite enough for the loads I was pulling. 

I wrapped another spring around the existing OE spring. 

No issues since. 

 

We also use Jeep clutch springs for that. Not sure what model they are from but I know @TonyToro knows.

[sqrlgtr 1,318]

I would be all over them cheng shin if they came in 24's. Looks like the Land Trac's for the money and availability in 24's are going to be hard to beat. Hope someone comes along and elaborates more on the "Jeep" spring upgrade. @TonyToro Jr. is that a 14HP Magnum Kohler with an electric fan? Nice

[ebinmaine 75,739]

1 hour ago, TonyToro Jr. said:

Looks like I got here before him 

For ag tires there really isn’t many you can get for 24/12/12. But the new thing for tires all over pulling clubs are called Cheng Shin. They are cheap and man these tires have been great. We’ve been using them I think 3 seasons now. And the good part is they don’t take as much power as say the firestones do.

https://www.millertire.com/23x10-50-12-cheng-shin-tractor-lug-4-ply-tire/

 

 

 

When I was a teen we used Cheng Shin tires on bikes. They were known to be good.  

 

That particular tire is available for at least $25 less at other sources.

[ebinmaine 75,739]

40 minutes ago, sqrlgtr said:

Land Trac's

 

Lawn Trac  ?

[sqrlgtr 1,318]

45 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

 

Lawn Trac  ?

yes u are correct dont know where I came up with land trac 

[Handy Don 15,171]

2 hours ago, TonyToro Jr. said:

And the good part is they don’t take as much power as say the firestones do.

The somewhat shallower and more widely spaced bars might let them stay more atop the dirt avoiding the friction of digging in and pulling out of a deeper tread. 

[WHX?? 53,317]

Land trac ... lawn trac... high run ... all the same tread design. Problem is ain't a one gonna be the same size. 

When I ordered those on your 1257 I had no idea how wide they were. Or how they would inflate on a rim. Strait sidewall, bulged, flat tread... you just don't know. 

If I remember right those were 80 a tire and when they showed up I go holy crap. 

Hard to believe same size. Well the stocks may only be 23-8.5s ...ags 10.5 but still. 

Edited 6 hours ago by WHX??

[SylvanLakeWH 29,812]

 

Both Carlisle, both 10.5, one USA one China... you get the picture...

 

 

[sqrlgtr 1,318]

Which one is USA . I told everyone that the metric system was a conspiracy.

[sqrlgtr 1,318]

5 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

 

 

When I was a teen we used Cheng Shin tires on bikes. They were known to be good.  

 

That particular tire is available for at least $25 less at other sources.

I used to put em on motorcycles and thats been 25/30 years ago. They worked well and a lot easier on the wallet back then also.

[TonyToro Jr. 2,180]

8 hours ago, sqrlgtr said:

I would be all over them cheng shin if they came in 24's. Looks like the Land Trac's for the money and availability in 24's are going to be hard to beat. Hope someone comes along and elaborates more on the "Jeep" spring upgrade. @TonyToro Jr. is that a 14HP Magnum Kohler with an electric fan? Nice

Well yes kinda..

So running the engine on the Dino and trying stuff  we found the magnum air filter gave the most power. But in my class I need to run stock air filter assembly. And magnum air filter to a k series block does match up. So we had to switch everything from a magnum to a k series. And the electric fan is so I don’t overheat since there is no cooling fans on the engine for more power.