Armstrong

[Wishin4a416 2,427]

When did Armstrong discontinue the Super Turfs? They came new on my 87 312-8. I always thought they were much more aggressive than the Carlisle's when in good shape. Anyway I am pulling 2 that are worn out and replacing with ags.  They will go on the 310 I picked up a month. 

[Sparky-(Admin) 24,342]

No idea when it was discontinued. Weren’t they a bit smaller at 22x9.00x12? 

[Wishin4a416 2,427]

38 minutes ago, Sparky said:

No idea when it was discontinued. Weren’t they a bit smaller at 22x9.00x12? 

You are correct. But they ran big. Here it is deflated and beside a 23x8.50-12

[Lee1977 7,522]

Best guess it that they were used between 87 and 89 my 312-8  with a Kohler Magnum had them 

Don't know the year of the 312 came with mismatched parts. Bent hood with a professional paint job, and a fender that looked like it was painted with a Pine top

[kpinnc 16,689]

6 hours ago, Wishin4a416 said:

When did Armstrong discontinue the Super Turfs?

 

That tread design is still out there. I had a set of Dico (garbage) in that style. And yeah that design looks and works very well. Mine just didn't last long before getting cracks all over them. About 5 years, and they were always stored off the ground. Made no sense! 

 

I still use the rears with tubes installed, but wish they would have lasted longer. 

[Wishin4a416 2,427]

30 minutes ago, kpinnc said:

 

That tread design is still out there. I had a set of Dico (garbage) in that style. And yeah that design looks and works very well. Mine just didn't last long before getting cracks all over them. About 5 years, and they were always stored off the ground. Made no sense! 

 

I still use the rears with tubes installed, but wish they would have lasted longer. 

I got 37 years and 2100 hours out of them so I guess I did good. They are cracked and dry rotted real bad. Time to give em up.

[kpinnc 16,689]

5 hours ago, Wishin4a416 said:

I got 37 years and 2100 hours out of them

 

You got your money's worth! 

[Treepep 971]

 

 

Jeesh,  other than me and a few tools I cannot picture too many items that lasted 37 years!  Take the win!

[Retired Wrencher 6,284]

10 hours ago, kpinnc said:

 

That tread design is still out there. I had a set of Dico (garbage) in that style. And yeah that design looks and works very well. Mine just didn't last long before getting cracks all over them. About 5 years, and they were always stored off the ground. Made no sense! 

 

I still use the rears with tubes installed, but wish they would have lasted longer. 

@kpinnc   My brother did some research he told me for a long-term storage or when you’re not using your vehicle he uses heavy duty, cardboard or wood. He says it saves the tires from rot. So since then, all the tractors, ****, on heavy box folded flat. So far so good it’s been about five years now. 

Edited yesterday at 11:21 AM by Retired Wrencher

[sqrlgtr 1,840]

17 hours ago, Wishin4a416 said:

They will go on the 310 I picked up a month. 

 

10 hours ago, Wishin4a416 said:

I got 37 years and 2100 hours out of them so I guess I did good. They are cracked and dry rotted real bad. Time to give em up.

 

if I read this right you are going to put them on a 310 after serving 37 years on 312, yeah?? Clearly defective and dealer should be contacted .

[Wishin4a416 2,427]

55 minutes ago, sqrlgtr said:

 

 

if I read this right you are going to put them on a 310 after serving 37 years on 312, yeah?? Clearly defective and dealer should be contacted .

Anyway I am pulling 2 that are worn out and replacing with ags. 

No. Lpl. Ags are on the way. These have served their purpose.

Edited yesterday at 12:55 PM by Wishin4a416

[kpinnc 16,689]

3 hours ago, Retired Wrencher said:

My brother did some research he told me for a long-term storage or when you’re not using your vehicle he uses heavy duty, cardboard or wood.

 

Yep. Mine stay on boards all winter. 

[Wishin4a416 2,427]

 Through ice and sleet and snow. They made it here.

[Retired Wrencher 6,284]

19 hours ago, kpinnc said:

 

Yep. Mine stay on boards all winter. 

It was something about the constant contact with moisture from the floor, especially in a winter time. I think summer is fine. Have a good day.

[sqrlgtr 1,840]

12 hours ago, Wishin4a416 said:

 Through ice and sleet and snow. They made it here.

 

What size and brand did you get? I'm a big fan of the traditional ag tread design. 

[Wishin4a416 2,427]

Those are Deestone 23 x 10.50's. They run small. Measure a true 8 1/2 wide  but thats OK. I have another set on the 312 and like them.

[sqrlgtr 1,840]

5 minutes ago, Wishin4a416 said:

Those are Deestone 23 x 10.50's. They run small. Measure a true 8 1/2 wide  but thats OK. I have another set on the 312 and like them.

Yeah, only fault I can find with them, they run a little small, but I have had great luck with them front and back. They wear great and don't seem to dry rot/crack over time like some of the others I've seen.