conversion from Turf to Ag - Ford 2110LCG

I have a Ford 2110LCG ('71) with rear turf tires (18.4-16.1). I would like to convert over to ag tires for doing some plowing, but I am unable to find a site that gives a conversion between turf and ag tire sizes...

Based on this sized turf tire, can anyone give me an ag tire size that will be the same size (height)?

I expect to have to swap rims for this swap.

Thanks,

Tool

Here are some tire sizes for you.
18.4-16.1 = ~ 45"
11.2 X 24 = ~ 45"
12.4 X 24 = ~ 46"
14.9 X 24" = ~ 50"
11.2 X 28 = ~ 47"
12.4 X 28 = ~ 51"
13.6 X 28 = ~ 54"

For what it's worth, I ran some 11.2x28s on my 3000 which is about the same tractor as your LCG.
I had to be real careful as they would dig themselves right down to the drawbar in a hurry - expecially while plowing.
I got rid of them and went to 12.4x28s which give me a couple more inches of height.
There are still times I wish I had the standard 13.6s on it but over all they do fine.
You do know that the gear ratio on your lcg is higher than my ag model. So whatever you do will be a compromise. But assuming you have the 8 speed transmission you will still have enough low speeds for any task.
If I were to recommend a tire size for you I would go with the 14.9 X 24" or 12.4 X 28"
24" centers will be harder to find than 28" which were used on just about Every old Ford from the 8Ns onward. So make your tire choice, then find your rims and centers and THEN buy your tires.
tire chart

A neighbor of mine converted a 2910 (?) LCG to AG tires and wheels a few years ago.

He used 13.6X28 rears and 650X16 fronts.

It slopes downhill all of the time due to the LCG spindels, and is definitely geared up vis a vis the OEM wheels/tires.

Dean

(quoted from post at 05:54:00 03/19/15) A neighbor of mine converted a 2910 (?) LCG to AG tires and wheels a few years ago.

He used 13.6X28 rears and 650X16 fronts.

It slopes downhill all of the time due to the LCG spindels, and is definitely geared up vis a vis the OEM wheels/tires.

Dean

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Thanks guys! I'm trying to avoid the sloping if possible, but don't want to have to exchange the shorter front spindles. Based on the info for tire heights, I could also increase the size of the front tires/rims to compensate for taller rears. I completely get that I'll have less belly height if I go with 11.2 x 24's and stick with the same size fronts.

Do either of you know if the bolt pattern and spacing on a 2110LCG and an 8N match? I know the 2110LCG is basically a lowered 3000. I've seen a bunch of rim/tire combos on ebay and elsewhere for 8Ns that are fairly reasonable.

Thanks!

You have to raise the fenders, the LCG's are about 8" lower.

I'm curious why you don't want to change the spindles. They wouldn't be too expensive to buy used and you could save your short ones if you wanted. Then reuse the front tires you have.
I did the opposite - switched from regular spindles to the shorty lcg ones but have the normal ones stashed for future use if needed.
As for 8N rims and centers; yes.
Both the lug bolt pattern and the 6 loop rim pattern is the same - if you go with 28" rims.
Mind you the centers on an 8N and Jubilee are solid and not scalloped like the Hundred and Thousand centers. But everything will still fit together if you mix and match.

(quoted from post at 14:49:25 03/19/15) I'm curious why you don't want to change the spindles. They wouldn't be too expensive to buy used and you could save your short ones if you wanted. Then reuse the front tires you have.
I did the opposite - switched from regular spindles to the shorty lcg ones but have the normal ones stashed for future use if needed.
As for 8N rims and centers; yes.
Both the lug bolt pattern and the 6 loop rim pattern is the same - if you go with 28" rims.
Mind you the centers on an 8N and Jubilee are solid and not scalloped like the Hundred and Thousand centers. But everything will still fit together if you mix and match.

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Ultradog - Does that mean this tractor could take both scalloped and solid rims? would the lug bolt pattern be the same on an 8N, hundred and thousand series? Just trying to figure out my options.

I like the height of the tractor with LCG spindles - famous last words until I bury it up to it's belly in mud...

Here is my 2110 LCG with 12.4x28 on back and 7.50-16 on front. Had to dish out the fronts to avoid hitting the power steering cylinders. Had them on the other way and broke a cylinder rod first time I cranked it full over. $200 mistake.

I used centers from an 8N or 100 series (not sure) and standard 6 loop rims. My rear fenders have a treated board under the mount to get the height up enough.

This is my raking tractor and general all around utility...



Works great....but - if I had it to do all over again, I would have gone with the 24in size and 6.5-16 fronts. I went with 28 because I was looking for good used tires and 28's are more common. Never found them and eventually bought new Akurat 12.8x28 rears. Fronts were used... The rear tires you see were used and only lasted a year before blowing out from cracking. Best advice is to plan to buy new tires and get the rim size to 24 so that you are closer to the right gearing, and won't have to have over-sized front tires.

BTW, road speed is great. It really moves out. Even a bit scarey. Square baling in first gear is just fine. Probably would be too high of gearing to do any tilling.

John

tg, where are you located and what would you want for your old 24" rims/tires (assuming they're not trash)? I can't seem to find any used 24s around here (Akron Ohio).

(reply to post at 04:18:30 03/19/15)

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OK - I was finally able to pick up a set of 24" rims with 16.9 x 24 ag tires with about 40-50% of the tread left for $400 total.

I mounted them this weekend and what a world of difference on the traction side - night and day.

The only concern I have is the rear of the tractor is now higher than the front - like I'm riding a dragster. The rear is about 3-4" higher than the front due to the short front spindles on the 2110 LCG.

Any concerns with leaving the tractor as it is? Any issues with the fluid levels not being in the correct level/position in the engine or transmission?

Thanks,

Tool.

(reply to post at 14:06:31 07/18/16)

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16.4 x 24, not 16.9 as previously stated