Single rib front tires

I sure liked the single rib look on Mike's CC front tires. I see Firestone offers it only on 16" tires and it is classified as a tire designed for Cane fields and wet conditions.

Any comments on different styles of front tires....performance.............handling.....wear?
 
Way back when, late 50's, rice version LA had single rib tires from the factory. I think it was about 1948 vintage so that would fit the wet conditions spec.

Jim
 
My White 7300 combine has the single tires. Set to follow between 30 inch corn rows. Seem to follow the rows pretty well, especially in wet soil conditions.

Gene
 
Dad put those tires on when we had the loader on for easier steering, they work in that respect, but if it is wet and you have a narrow front they will pack with mud like none other. Here is a picture of my DC with single rib tires at a plowing match when it rained.
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I'm sure glad I didn't have to clean that ole girl up. (<: Bet it took some time especially if it was mud like our sticky old gumbo soil down here on the gulf coast. Nasty stuff when wet.

Jim
 
Yea that was a long day, the really nasty part was the wheat stubble in the mud, instant adobe. Only got one round in and the wheels wouldn't turn at all, it was the only time I never finished, I made a change I think will help. Mike
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those tires were for lister planted fields in my area. they would guide better. got a set on my 52 DC4 with the standard front ax and heart bolster
 

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