Quick Question?

[WH Raider 10 0]

I have a 1971 Raider 10 6 speed. Currently i have 23 x 8.50-12 tires on it. I want to replace them but i want bigger ones like these Ebay Listing

but they are 23 x 10.50. Would the extra inches hit the fender and/or transmission?

Dan B.

[Kelly 1,033]

They should fit, but will be a little wide for your stock rims, and bulge the tread some in the middle of the tire, you should use a 8.5" rim with 10.5 tire, but I've done it.

[WH Raider 10 0]

thanks!

I will most likely get the 8.50 rims if i do buy these.

Dan B.

[Kelly 1,033]

these are a pair of 10.50's on 7.5" rims they are Duro brand

[WH Raider 10 0]

Was it harder to get the tire on the rim?

Dan B.

[Gene_S 93]

Dan,

Here is my 71 Raider 12 with 23 X 10.5 tires on Cub rims. I really like these bigger tires over the 8.5.

The only problem with these rims are the valve stem is on the out side instead of the inside.

Thanks,

Gene

[WH Raider 10 0]

Gene,

Amazing Tractor!! Do you ever let your cat drive it?

Thanks for the picture and comment. I figured that the bigger tires might be better especially if they are AGs.

Dan B.

[Gene_S 93]

Dan,

No he's just a seat warmer... Nothin better then a warm seat when its this cold out side!!! Glad you like my Raider. The picture makes it look better then it really does...

Gene

[whfan74 2,071]

Dan,

Can I ask what the primary use for the bigger tires would be for? I am assuming it would be for plowing snow.

My honest opinion is that the 8.50's work much better in the snow than the 10.50's. Using the narrower tire you are putting more weight in a smaller area and it isn't dispersed as much. With this happening you are able to get better traction.

I have used both when plowing snow and I prefer the 8.50's and can notice a difference.

This is just my .02

Good luck on whatever you decide! :notworthy:

[WH Raider 10 0]

The primary use of my tractor is for snowblowing yes. and in theory i understand that smaller tires get more traction.

But do smaller turf tires get better traction then bigger AG tires? I guess thats why i was looking at these. also because i figured the bigger the tread on the AGs the better the traction. but i could be wrong.

Thanks for the input. you guys are really helping me out!

Dan B.

[whfan74 2,071]

Great question.........haven't gone that route.

Just as a I guess I would say the ag's would do better in that case. They aren't going to pack up with snow like the turf's will.

There are many members that prefer turf with chains better than ags and will swear by it.

For me with the surface that I am plowing on I am unwilling to go with chains to prevent scratching up the concret surface.

[stevasaurus 23,274]

I think I read that Micah (Mainedad) has rubber chains on his, and knows where to get them. Don't know how they work...maybe Micah will see this and chime in. :notworthy:

[whfan74 2,071]

I remember reading about that as well. Have considered it and may try it out on one of the tractors at some point.