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gtofani · May 8, 2017

I just picked up a Farmall BN last weekend at an auction.
I know it runs because I would always see the guy who owned it cutting his field with the sickle mower thats on it.
I am looking for tires for it and cant seem to find the correct front tires ( 6.00-12) other than Miller tire for 135 each.
I would have more in tires than I paid for the tractor.
I see 3-15 tires mounted on rims for sale for much less.
Will these fit on my tractor?

kcm.MN · May 8, 2017

This was posted on YT back in 2006 by Jim Becker:
Multiple sizes were available. Standard size changed over time. You can get closer to the original size by measuring the rims (if they are even the original rims).
Rear options:
8-24 on 7" rim
9-24 on 8
7.00-24 on 5.5
10-24 on 9
11-24 on 10
Duals:
4-30 on 3
5-30 on 4
Front:
4.00-15 on 3.00
5.00-15 on 3.00
Single front:
6.00-12
7.50-10

http://www.yesterdaystractors.com/cgi-bin/viewit.cgi?bd=farmall&th=532352

Jim Becker · May 8, 2017

You speak of your 6:00-12 tires in plural. But from the factory that size was only used as a single. So we don't know what combination of original parts and substitutions is on your tractor. Thus we don't know what will fit.

Post a picture of what you have so we can tell that original parts are still there. Maybe standard 15" rims will fit. Maybe you also need wheel centers or even a bolster.

gene bender · May 8, 2017

4.00x15 is standard for two fronts or do you have a single.

gtofani · May 9, 2017

Ahhhha, you are correct, the owners manual has a single front and mine has two. so the 4.00-15 or 5.00-15 are what I need.
good stuff here. thanks again.

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