Tire sizes

[kpinnc 14,663]

1 hour ago, Horse Newbie said:

@kpinnc… what are these ?

 

Mike beat me to it. Those are (standard is the wrong term, maybe "commonly") 7.5 inches wide. Post 1990 520s and a few other models had 8.5 inch wide rear wheels.

[Horse Newbie 7,395]

2 hours ago, Sparky said:

7.5”

How do you measure them… outside edge to outside edge, or bead surface to bead surface ? 
 

So the 520 would be wider ?

[TJ5208 1,841]

So which one should I try Carlisle or otrs?

[kpinnc 14,663]

29 minutes ago, Horse Newbie said:

So the 520 would be wider ?

 

By about an inch, yes. Measured outside edge to edge.

 

17 minutes ago, TJ Salyers said:

So which one should I try Carlisle or otrs?

 

Your choice. Carlisles are good tires, but far more expensive. Be aware of Mike's comment about ply rating. More plies equals stiffer tires, and will be harder to mount at the least.

[pacer 3,177]

23 minutes ago, kpinnc said:

More plies equals stiffer tires, and will be harder to mount

Which means a stiffer ride also, and, the the higher ply rating is really not a concern with these small tractors, it is rating for load carrying -- which we arent worried about.

 

I like to find 2 ply when I can and run with low psi in them to ease the bumpy ride --- in my yard any way!!!

Edited February 13, 2022 by pacer

[pfrederi 18,708]

26 minutes ago, kpinnc said:

 

By about an inch, yes. Measured outside edge to edge.

 

 

Your choice. Carlisles are good tires, but far more expensive. Be aware of Mike's comment about ply rating. More plies equals stiffer tires, and will be harder to mount at the least.

 Rims sizes are measures inside to inside of the bead surface

[Horse Newbie 7,395]

4 hours ago, Horse Newbie said:

@kpinnc… what are these ?

 

They are from the ‘84 Work Horse GT-1600…

So this is a 7 inch- on the ‘84 Work Horse rear ? 
I put 23x10.50-12 ‘s on there and they look like this… actually I’m glad they have a round look on the tread.

[Handy Don 14,124]

3 hours ago, Sparky said:

7.5”

Are you sure? They look like 7" to me from bead set to bead set.

[TJ5208 1,841]

So what are you going to say Carlisle Or Otrs

[pacer 3,177]

I too have always heard, and used, the inside to inside measurement.....

[ebinmaine 72,934]

14 minutes ago, TJ Salyers said:

So what are you going to say Carlisle Or Otrs

IMHO I think you would be fine either way but I would try to find a TWO-PLY tire.  

[Sparky-(Admin) 23,263]

11 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

IMHO I think you would be fine either way but I would try to find a TWO-PLY tire.  

Agreed…4 plies or less. I love the ride a 2 ply gives 

[TJ5208 1,841]

I'm just asking which ones would you guys choose Carlisle or Otrs.

[ebinmaine 72,934]

Just now, TJ Salyers said:

I'm just asking which ones would you guys choose Carlisle or Otrs.

If you're comparing the exact same ply rating, size, I would base it on which one is less expensive. 

[TJ5208 1,841]

Just now, ebinmaine said:

If you're comparing the exact same ply rating, size, I would base it on which one is less expensive. 

Which is the Carlisles

[kpinnc 14,663]

Price being that close, I would go with Carlisle. I can't speak for OTRs, but many do like them.

 

Carlisle has a long established excellent reputation. I still appreciate those until they no longer exist.

[Horse Newbie 7,395]

9 hours ago, kpinnc said:

Price being that close, I would go with Carlisle

Dang… you didn’t TELL ME to get Carlisle…

 

Just kidding…

 

I march to my own beat … after I hear y’all’s tune !

[TJ5208 1,841]

Just now, Horse Newbie said:

Dang… you didn’t TELL ME to get Carlisle…

 

Just kidding…

 

I march to my own beat … after I hear y’all’s tune !

I've looked at them for a while.

 

[TJ5208 1,841]

Would you guys mind showing your ags to me?

Edited February 15, 2022 by TJ Salyers

[kpinnc 14,663]

Googled these pics. 10.50 OTRs and 10.50 Tru powers.

 

 

[pacer 3,177]

I look at tires for my horses mostly by cost - I figure I'm not gonna need to get 40-50000 miles out of em so I just go for the best price, I've got a set of the 1050's in  -- xxx brand (Nanco?) on one of my D's that is some 5-6 yrs old and look as new. Last I cked I saw pair of X brand for under $200.

[Horse Newbie 7,395]

8 hours ago, pacer said:

look at tires for my horses mostly by cost

Definitely a factor to me… kept clean and inside most any will probably outlast me !

[Sparky-(Admin) 23,263]

  If your rims are not the wide ones all these pics are a waste of time as your setup will look different and you probably won’t end up with 10.5” of rubber hitting the ground. 
  If you do in fact have the wide rims then here’s my Carlisle 23x10.5’s.

 

 

 

[Sparky-(Admin) 23,263]

These are Carlisle 23x8.5 on regular width rims…actually I am outta state right now and am starting to second guess that they are in fact Carlisle’s. I’ll check when I’m back home  

 

[Roger R 459]

23-10.50-12   Look great, work well in snow, however no plow or blower.  This 54 year old horse has paid it's dues and just enjoys light duty and trail rides