White 2-110

Hello all. I've got a question that I'm hoping someone can answer. I've got a White 2-110 mfwd. Currently it has 20.8-38 tires on the rear and 16.9-26 tires on the front. I'm wanting to change the rear tires to 18.4-34. The question is, what size fronts do I need to go to?? I'm thinking, they should be, 14.9-24, is that correct?? I would like to stay with 26's on the front, so I don't have to buy new wheels, but I doubt if anything in a 26 is small enough. Thanks
 
There's a calculator I've found on Internet somewhere that converts it, tried finding it and couldn't will look some more and see if I can find it. Someone will tell you
 
Yeah, I've not had any luck finding a chart or calculator. I figured at least a few guys on here would be running 18.4-34's on the rear of an mfwd, and could chime in on the correct size for the front. Thanks for trying.
 
If you have the owners manual there is usually a section covering the different tire sizes/combinations at least in other color mfd tractor manuals I have they do anyways. Could also look at 2-110 tractors listed for sale like on tractorhouse for example to get an idea if you can't find a chart. But I think the 24" tire would be the right choice for 34" rears.
 
Tire's sidewalls vary too much by manufacturer and design to go just off size. It's best to go by rolling circumference or loaded radius.

Assuming your current tire sizes are well matched, mark your tire, drive 1 revolution, measure the distance traveled. Do this to both front and rear. Divide the rear distance by the front distance. You will probably get a number between 1.3 and 1.4. Make sure your new tires are a close match.

With 18.4X34's on the rear you will probably need a 13.6 or 14.9X24 on the front. If you went to 18.4X38's on the rear, you could use your current rear rims that your 20.8's are on and would probably be good with 14.9X26's on the front.
 
Good info, Using rolling circumference makes perfect sense and is a formula that I can understand. I should've thought of that. I've read, different places , about loaded radius, but I can't get it through my head how that works. From what I understand, it has to do with, the load on the tractor and how much the tire squats?? How are you, supposed to know how much, different tire brands are going to squat?? Such as....a bias tire will stand up better, than a radial. Maybe I'm over thinkin' this. Like I said, I can't get my head wrapped around it. Thanks
 
Are you sure that you have 14.9-24's paired to 18.4-38's ?? Not saying it isn't right and I'm still learning and barely know what I'm talking about. Just seems like the 38's would be pushing the 24's....hard.
 
I'm not sure you can do that. I think we researched that years ago and at that time could not find a rim to go on the front end. Its been a long time and memory is short, check out things before you buy stuff for the rear.
 
I've not took any measurements or anything. The 2-105's mfwd came from the factory with 24's on the front. Will a wheel off of a 105, not fit a 110 or are you saying that they are hard to find?? The reason I'm wanting smaller tires on this tractor is to lower the center of gravity. I've got some pretty good hills here that I mow.
 
If low center of gravity for sidehill mowing is a concern, a 16.9X38 may be something to consider. They have a 1" taller loaded radius than a 18.4X34, but have less sidewall to flex. With a 16.9 you would probably be good with a 13.6X26 on the front.
 
Like I said it has been a long time ago. I don't think we could find rims that would bolt to hubs, or perhaps clear the final drives in the hub. I could be wrong, I am questioning myself here, I remember the tractor and the farmer well, but why we couldn't do it is not coming back to me. he too had hills. I'm pretty sure we just dualled it up and he ran it that way.
 
My 1950's have 23.1-34's and 14.9-24s on the front(bias)we used to have a 2150 fwa that used 26 in. Tires on the front but I can't remember what the rear was
 
There should be a tag on the front wheel drive unit that tells you the gear ratio in the unit. Your manual should tell what size fronts and rears would be compatible. The only other way I could think of would be to measure the diameter of the current tires and then figure the ratio out.

Any particular reason you want to go to 18.4x34's instead of the 20.8x38's?
 
Yeah, my manual does list the tires that the 2-110 was available with. 16.9-24's matched to 18.4-38 and 16.9-26's matched to 20.8-38 on the mfwd . The 2wd models were available with 18.4-34's, 23.1-34's, 18.4-38's, and 20.8-38's on the rear. Looking to change over to 18.4-34's for hillside use.
 
I don't really care for 16.9-38's. I just sold my 1655 that had 16.9-38's on it. Maybe it was the weight or the lack of or maybe it was the Firestone 23's, but it wouldn't pull anything.....soft ground, hard ground it didn't matter, all it would do is sit and dig holes. Another reason 18.4-34's is my choice of tire.....that is the size of all my duals. I do appreciate the suggestion, though.
 
Okay guys, I think I've got it all figured with your help. Looks like 18.4-34's matched to 14.9-24's give me a ratio of 1.33. Now I just have to find 24" wheels for the front...and make sure they fit the hubs. Thanks again.
 
Spreading the wheels will not give the stability or traction that duals will provide. Mowing around a fairly steep hill, with spread singles, if that lower side tire drops into a cow path or any kind of hole or dip, the pucker power could be destructive to the tractor seat:) With duals, you hardly even feel it.
I'm not even sure this 2-110 is gonna work for mowing hillsides. I've been using a 1755 and a 1850, open station and I put them on some pretty steep ground.I know where they will go or won't go. This 2-110 has a cab, and to me...it feels top heavy on level ground. Maybe just takes getting used to.
 

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