Alrashid2 438 #26 Posted 4 hours ago @ebinmaine I totally understand and appreciate your feedback! Gosh, I read such conflicting info on here (even on older posts discussing similar topics) so that's why I ask you guys, the experts! Not disagreeing with you at all, but had read some posts on this forum saying that the ribbed tires do great at steering in the snow. Ugh! Do you think a turf saver would perform better than the ribbed one above? Maybe I should find a Carlisle All Trail style one for the front too? I am 100% sure that even the Carlisle All Trail will not perform as well as chains in the snow and mud. I just need new tires soon anyway so want to try these first, and see if theyre any better than what I have. I only get stuck once in a great while, and even then once I get past a certain problem spot, a few feet ahead I'm back to moving on these old Turf Savers. So just wanted to see if these All Trail tires would be just better enough to be good enough for me. Can I ask, what purpose do the ribbed tires serve then? Just grass and fields? Are Turf Savers better in Snow and Mud for turning than Ribbed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 24,436 #27 Posted 4 hours ago Maybe go with a tire for a walk behind snow-blower up front? I have these on mine. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 76,873 #28 Posted 4 hours ago 13 minutes ago, Alrashid2 said: @ebinmaine I totally understand and appreciate your feedback! Gosh, I read such conflicting info on here (even on older posts discussing similar topics) so that's why I ask you guys, the experts! Not disagreeing with you at all, but had read some posts on this forum saying that the ribbed tires do great at steering in the snow. Ugh! I'd lean towards the "conflict" being different life situations. Some folks can use minimal weights and no chains to plow snow. Others need a heavier machine with aggressive chains. Some have flat ground. Others live on a mountainside. Some have winter that's a week long. Others have literally 6 months cold weather. 13 minutes ago, Alrashid2 said: Do you think a turf saver would perform better than the ribbed one above? Maybe I should find a Carlisle All Trail style one for the front too? For the fronts I'd highly recommend the ones @Sparky posted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 18,952 #29 Posted 4 hours ago (edited) 18 minutes ago, Alrashid2 said: read some posts on this forum saying that the ribbed tires do great at steering in the snow. Ugh! TRI-RIB tires. Much different than the wide slick type tires you posted. Edited 4 hours ago by wallfish 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 16,777 #30 Posted 3 hours ago (edited) 1 hour ago, Alrashid2 said: ribbed tires do great at steering in the snow. Ugh! @wallfish beat me to it! Sadly, there are tri-rib tires and rib tires... Not the same thing. We don't have much snow here, but soft wet snow is worlds apart from the crunchy stuff. Firestone ribs (maybe Deestone too) are good for soft stuff, but you have to improvise when it freezes like a skating rink. Probably the bicycle chain around the tire trick for that stuff. Just my $.02... 1 hour ago, Sparky said: I have these on mine. Those snowblower tires look to be good for alot of conditions. Definitely worth checking out. I've been eyeing a set myself... Edited 3 hours ago by kpinnc 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alrashid2 438 #31 Posted 2 hours ago Thanks all! The snowblower tires look good but aren't they designed specifically for snow? I use my tractor maybe 4 hours a year in the snow, while I'm using it 30+ hours a year in mud and dirt. I didn't think snowblower tires would be ideal for that. And can I ask, what makes Tri-Rib good in the snow and dirt that normal Rib tires don't have? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 76,873 #32 Posted 2 hours ago 1 minute ago, Alrashid2 said: Thanks all! The snowblower tires look good but aren't they designed specifically for snow? I use my tractor maybe 4 hours a year in the snow, while I'm using it 30+ hours a year in mud and dirt. I didn't think snowblower tires would be ideal for that. Trina uses these year round on her Military Tribute Tractor, Millie. Traction is excellent. 1 minute ago, Alrashid2 said: And can I ask, what makes Tri-Rib good in the snow and dirt that normal Rib tires don't have? IMHO - "good in snow" is a stretch. That said, the tri ribs have a raised center bead. It cuts into ground surface FAR better than a standard turf tire. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alrashid2 438 #33 Posted 2 hours ago I'm willing to give them a shot then if I can find some for the right price! I'll admit, I'm googling Snow Blower tires and not finding any in the size of 15x6.00-6 for my 6" rims. Assuming you guys got a close size that's different? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alrashid2 438 #34 Posted 1 hour ago (edited) Ok, made the call today. Decided I'd go with a slightly more aggressive Turf Saver for the front. Found these Antegos for a good price! Still Turf Savers, but a bit more aggressive, still cheap, and I'm also thinking of another thing: my old tires are so old they are dry rotted and cracked (running tubes). I bet, even with Turf Savers, the fresh rubber will grip a lot better than the old, hardened rubber. We'll see! https://antegowheels.com/products/antego-tire-15x6-00-6-4-ply-turf-tires-for-lawn-garden-set-of-two-atw-003?srsltid=AfmBOooHltPXfUHCJl2xzDItsRxv4AUs9uXcoy0i31FvQy4CvdP9aDZi Edited 1 hour ago by Alrashid2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brockport Bill 2,183 #35 Posted 19 minutes ago i am not tire expert - nor have the experience of so many here -- unclear if these multiple needs of plowing and the trail driving are in the same season??? however, had you thought of having 2 sets of rims/tires to flip if the use is for two different seasons? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
