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Walhonding520

Would there be any issues with running 18x8.5x8s on the front of an ‘89 520h?  I have larger ATV tires on rear and fronts need replaced and wanted to go a little bigger. 

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ebinmaine

I don't have your model. Mine is much older. Someone will likely be along soon to chime in with better information than mine.

:P

My best advice would be to take some very careful measurements involving the frame and whatever implements you ever run on that tractor -  mower deck, snowblower ,plow, whatever...

 

Make sure whatever tires you buy will carry the load of whatever implements you use.

Most ATV tires will carry a much lighter load than many garden tractor tires.

 

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shallowwatersailor

If you use that tractor for mowing, you may need to readjust the mower deck. Although if the rears are larger already it may just balance the stance.

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953 nut

Be sure there won't be any interference with the deck, some are very close.

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Irv

I have that size on a 312 with 10/23/12 on the rear-no problems

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Walhonding520

Thanks. Rears are 26x11x12 and they just fit. It does sit a little higher in the rear so the 18” up front will level that out.

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cschannuth

I have them on my 94  520. It’s going to get a loader so I’m not sure about a mower deck. I like them a lot. I have Carlyle Ags our back that are a little bigger than the turfs so it still sits pretty level.  Here’s a side, 1/4 rear, and 1/4 front shot. 

 

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Bttatro

@cschannuth, that is a sweet looking machine!  I love those toes and wheels on there! :text-coolphotos:

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Walhonding520

That is a good looking tractor. Restored or just well taken care of?

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cschannuth
47 minutes ago, Walhonding520 said:

That is a good looking tractor. Restored or just well taken care of?

 

Thanks. I bought this from Horsefixer (Duke) and it was well maintained. It had some deep scratches on the hood and Duke had a set of new decals so I smoothed out a few things, rattle canned some tins, and installed the decals. I’d say it’s a 20 footer and looks pretty good in pictures. 

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