John Deere G

J Bouchard · Aug 15, 2014

Anybody have any luck pulling a stock G with 15.5 -38 tire. Thinking the smaller diameter will slow down the speed in 2nd gear to be more competitive. Rules are 3.5 mph maximum speed, am pulling in 6500 lb class

elkcagg · Aug 15, 2014

Around here you can't give away a 15.5 for pulling but I'm with you on this. If the lugs are worn down & they bite on a good track it may be a good combo for a G in 2nd gear with those mph limits. There are many times I wish I had 15.5's then 2nd gear for me would be a good option.

toomanytoys · Aug 15, 2014

2nd gear. good track, stock g. I dont think so!

2 Cylinder · Aug 15, 2014

You"d be better off with 16.9 x 38"s in 1st gear than 15.5 x 38"s in 2nd. Next best choice would be 14.8 x 38"s. 15.5 x 38"s would be about the same as 13.6 x 38"s

MSD · Aug 15, 2014

6500 with a stock G in 2nd won't get you very far no matter what tire you run. Best try 1st and see how it does.

The Dukester · Aug 16, 2014

I use 14.9-38's on the stock rims on my 60 horse G and try to adjust the air pressure to the track.....soft loose track-8-9 psi, hard, or power track 11-14 lbs. Seem to work pretty good for all purposes, pulling, plowing, parading and tractor still looks "right" for shows too. Oh, on loose tracks where rules allow I use second gear, but on power tracks I still use first.

Anonymous-0 · Aug 16, 2014

Round up a trailer load of 15.5's and I'll come get them. Hard to find used one's around here. As for the G, 1st and only first! I've never heard of a 14.8. A 14.9 is taller than a 15.5 though.

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