605 tire replacement

[huck finn 18]

I started looking for some tires for my 605 the rear size is 22.5x7.50-12  which isn't available can I run 23x8.50-12 on my rims? any suggestions on what the best size would work and maybe who might carry them, the fronts need to be replaced also which are 16x5.50-8....  got spark yesterday going to pull the carb today and get it cleaned up and see if I can get this little tank going, like a little kid at Christmas, thanks for any info you can share.

[stevasaurus 23,096]

Welcome to Red Square.  It has been my experience that Lincoln Tire has a great selection of tires that fit Garden Tractors.  Around me, they are the only place with a tire changer that will change out the tires, if you wish. 

   I think the sizes you list should be OK.  The one thing to look at is your clearance between your rear tires and the fender.  Look for clearance for your fingers, if you grab the fender.  

[ebinmaine 70,935]

Trina bought us a harbor freight manual tire changer a few years back. absolutely without a doubt one of the best investments of 40 bucks a tractor or mechanical person can make.

 

Because I have that here we try to buy our stuff online so we can get the best possible deal.

Walmart.com. simpletire.com. and of course the flea bay...

 

Are you looking for turfs on the rear or AG bar type tires?

 

Those tractors back in the 60s. A lot of them had a 6/12 size.

 

The size you have on there now was definitely original to the B80s in the mid-seventies. Like Steve says above you may have enough clearance to run them but be very conscious of where your fingers are while you're riding.

[Tractorhead 9,099]

2 hours ago, huck finn said:

I started looking for some tires for my 605 the rear size is 22.5x7.50-12  which isn't available can I run 23x8.50-12 on my rims? any suggestions on what the best size would work and maybe who might carry them, the fronts need to be replaced also which are 16x5.50-8....  got spark yesterday going to pull the carb today and get it cleaned up and see if I can get this little tank going, like a little kid at Christmas, thanks for any info you can share.

 

Changed mine on the 656 to 16x6.50 x8“ including new Rims.

 

 

 

I choosed this rims because they have roller bearings instead of normal Ballbearings and can carry a load up to 600lbs

(300 Kg) each Rim up to 16 Km/h continousely.

 

on the Rear side i choosed 23 x 8.5 x 12“

but they be actually not mounted, because i want to rework the Rear Rim’s,

so i must be passion to a schedule for Sandblasting and later Powdercoating..

here are 2 companies, they work close together but to get it in a short timeline

i‘m actual delayed, because the have an huge contract to finalize.

 

If that job is done, they shift me in and will do it in 2 Day‘s.

 

Ok, so i‘m not in a hurry.