music100 10 #1 Posted April 2, 2014 Morning all, just overpaid for a Wheel Horse 414-8. Definately will do what I need but a little work on it first. Guy I bought it from was a hack. Anyway it will need new tires and I wonder about the feelings of the AG style. Will be mowing maybe 1 1/2 arces of rough and fairly steep yard. If I can find a snow blower and blade then a winter workout too. Possibly some light pulling. Will fill tires and maybe weights. So how about the tires? Thanks John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 16,297 #2 Posted April 2, 2014 Glad to have you. The choice of tires is a personal decision. I have used both AG's and turf's. I personally find that AG's give a much rougher ride and tend to tear up a lawn, whereas turf's are designed to give you traction without damaging the grass. When you get a chance, post some pictures of your new ride. Welcome aboard! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
music100 10 #3 Posted April 2, 2014 Thanks for the come back. As rough as my "lawn" or weedpatch is I don't know if they would tear it up much. And I have a really steep portion in front. Not too long but.... Also I see you have a snowthrower and a blade, how do the turfs do with these? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 16,297 #4 Posted April 2, 2014 I now use turfs on everything. When plowing snow with my B-100, I use turf tires with chains. Chains on AG's will shake you around too much, and I really don't think you have as much traction as with turfs and chains. Just my 2 cent's worth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC 1965 1,532 #5 Posted April 2, 2014 Hello and . Most agree that for best traction in snow turf tires with good thread with chains and weight ( either filled tires or wheel weights ) are the best. The ags do pretty good and they look great. Like Bob said It's really up to you. If you get a chance post a pic of your tractor. Hope this helps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posifour11 723 #6 Posted April 2, 2014 I'm slowly going to AGS on most of my tractors. I live in the Ozarks and they really help with my rock farm. My plow tractor has turfs and chains and its staying that way. It does really well in the snow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
music100 10 #8 Posted April 2, 2014 Sounds like the concensous is turfs. So be it. Will go online and see what I can find. Thanks, John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,744 #9 Posted April 2, 2014 If you fill your tires for weight, stay away from Calcium Chloride as it will destroy your wheels in time. Rim Guard (beet juice) is the new best thing for weight and environmental safety. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 994 #10 Posted April 3, 2014 I run turfs and chains for all year,i have a few tractors with mower decks,but I like to mow with the chains as I have some steep hills too,and I find for pulling the heavy tralers and maintaining the drive,also if its wet out I can still mow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
music100 10 #11 Posted April 3, 2014 Yes I just bought 2 new rims for a Ferguson due to the calcium. Thinking of using winshield washer fluid as it is cheap and easy to get. Have been looking at chains also. Thanks, guys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boovuc 1,090 #12 Posted April 3, 2014 Don't throw out the idea of using ag tires. I too used to have a very steep shallow shale hill I mowed. A wide ag tire with a little air left out of it and wheel weights worked better on that hill than turf ties. (C-175 8 Speed). A little moisture on my grass and the turf tires would slide. The ags did a great job on my hill. The wider, the better. (For mowing only). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
