CTPATRIOT 12 #1 Posted January 12, 2012 I see some people upgrade to the larger tires/wheels on these tractors.Just curious if it's worth doing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whfan74 2,072 #2 Posted January 12, 2012 If you plan on mowing you will need to change the front tires as well. I personally like the 23's better than the 22's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #3 Posted January 12, 2012 I've gone to 23's on two of mine, but I left 22's on the one I use with a 37" SD deck. I've read in several places that the wheels will hit the deck shell if you upsize with that particular deck. Apparently it's not a problem with other decks. Duff :handgestures-thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CTPATRIOT 12 #4 Posted January 12, 2012 This tractor has the 42" rear discharge deck.Does the steering feel any different with the bigger fronts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,277 #5 Posted January 12, 2012 I doubt it will feel any different Shawn. The bigger fronts really just look better in my opinion. Mike............. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,711 #6 Posted January 12, 2012 If the area you mow is fairly smooth I doubt you will appreciate a difference. if you mow rougher terrain larger front and rears will make it ride better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodchuckfarmer 333 #7 Posted January 12, 2012 Larger rears will give you more ground speed , I think thay look better too. just my 2 cents Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CTPATRIOT 12 #8 Posted January 12, 2012 What do the front spindles/wheels need to come from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly 1,033 #9 Posted January 12, 2012 The wheels and spindles can come from a C series or any 300,400 series with 8" wheels, I probably have some if you need them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 994 #10 Posted January 13, 2012 i have bigger tires on the front of both my 300,sone has the 23 in rear one with 22s,i like the look of the bigger but i think the 22 have a little better bite for some reason,the thread pattern is a little smaller,but they look way better with big imo,and it helps to put the short spindle to level them up,they are a little stronger too as they arnt as long Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CTPATRIOT 12 #11 Posted January 16, 2012 Well after some digging around in my parts bin i found these spindles,and one front wheel!I only have one of the heavy duty spindles,i believe it's from a C160?Are they hard to come by?I'd like to get the other side also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 14,705 #12 Posted January 16, 2012 Does the steering feel any different with the bigger fronts? Contrary to what some have said- It does make a difference. My 310-8 steers much easier with 8-inch wheels and tires up front. The tires are what make the difference. Most 6-inch tires have a pretty "high profile" (taller) sidewall, and it rolls under on a tight turn. 8-inch tires tend to be smaller in sidewall profile and just a bit more rigid on turns. Obviously, the rolling resistance is lower on a larger wheel as well. Also, I kept the taller spindles on my tractor and it made no difference in the way the tractor works and mows. The front is about 3/4 of an inch higher than normal, which is nothing. Since you are using a 42-inch deck, you'll have no clearance issues either. As has been said, only the 37SD has issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites