D-250 wheel/tire options

[davidtmercer 79]

Was wondering if anyone had any pictures or information on 6.5-15 cleat rear tires that were offered as an option for the D-250.

I have the both the 26x12-12 extra wide cleat and turf wheels/tires for the rear but am considering purchasing 6.5-15 cleat tires to match the 18 x 8.5-8 shallow ribs I have installed on the front on one of my four D-250's. 

Reference attached snipped screen files from both the 1976-77 and 1978-81 D-250 operator manuals

[ebinmaine 77,102]

I have a set of  7.6 - 15 on the back of the Colossus project. 

They're nearly 30 inches tall. 

 

Be very aware that modern tires are being sold nearly across the range in sizes that vary a LOT from listed numbers. 

 

If you can find a set of 27" tall tires make sure to get the actual measurements from the seller and a guarantee of that being correct.  

 

 

 

 

I don't have current pictures but here's a link to an old post. 

 

 

 

 

 

[davidtmercer 79]

Eric,

Thanks for the prompt response and for sharing the information and previous post.

I will heed your advice on actual tire measurements.

 

Dave

[SylvanLakeWH 30,503]

1 hour ago, ebinmaine said:

I have a set of  7.6 - 15 on the back of the Colossus project. 

They're nearly 30 inches tall. 

Dave,

All great advice from @ebinmaine, but I'd get photographic verification of this mostly mythical creation... there have been sightings in the past, but few that are not grainy and of the "big foot sightings" genre...