Cut Tires

dr..mach · Jul 17, 2017

I'm looking to build an antique pulling tractor for the 3 or 4 MPH classes. The rules allow a full cut 18.4 38 tire. Is it really an advantage to run a full cut pulling tire at those speeds? I see many guys running them. Could not a 50% tread uncut tire dig as well, or better (assuming all variables of tire hardness and track condition are the same)? Thank you for your thoughts.

VicS · Jul 18, 2017

Kinda like digging with a sharp shovel or a blunt one.

southpull · Jul 18, 2017

harder is definitely better. newer soft tires will "squish" up instead of digging in sometimes, even if cut. Also they're bad to let the lug roll over instead of staying in position and digging in. Either way you go you'll want them cut.

Early B · Jul 18, 2017

If non cut tires where better then we wouldnt have cut tire class's.

showcrop · Jul 18, 2017

They are most useful on the hard tracks.

Early B · Jul 19, 2017

If non cut tires where better then we wouldnt have cut tire class's.

dr..mach · Jul 19, 2017

Thanks guys. I appreciate the comments. Just want to make sure money is being spent wisely, if that is even possible when building a pulling tractor!

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