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Gary in Neb.

12-20-2006 06:24:02




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Hi all, have an older small ground driven manure spreader 3'x8' that has 705x18 tires on it. both tires have a tractor rear tread design, and one blew out the side. i cant find any, only front tractor tire rib style, and i'm thinking that might not be the best for a ground driven spreader. anyone have any thoughts?
Gary




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Martin in NE

01-27-2007 12:41:32




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 Re: manure spreader tire in reply to Gary in Neb., 12-20-2006 06:24:02  
First spreader I had used bald truck tires. If the spreader is in good mechanical condition, and well lubricated, wheel slippage should not be a problem. 100 big loads later I sold it for good money.



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RayP(MI)

12-20-2006 18:58:59




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 Re: manure spreader tire in reply to Gary in Neb., 12-20-2006 06:24:02  
You need the tractor tire tread. Try having your tire dealer look for garden tractor tires.



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jwal10

12-20-2006 18:48:15




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 Re: manure spreader tire in reply to Gary in Neb., 12-20-2006 06:24:02  
We always used a mud grip truck tire what ever the size on the drive side, used anything on the other side or a pair.The drive side will want to slide on wet grass. More so when spreader is loaded by hand as needed then spread when full because it has time to settle. Also if using straw for bedding it can take a lot of traction to tear it apart if spreader has beaters, and to run bottom chain apron and wide spread.

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tg in VA

12-20-2006 17:13:10




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 Re: manure spreader tire in reply to Gary in Neb., 12-20-2006 06:24:02  
I have been through 4 ground drive manure spreaders and none of them had tractor type lugs, only straight tread. I never had any problem spreading wet or dry or with snow on the ground.
That said, I suggest you find a used 18" tire of any tread design. Where are you? I had an old Oliver spreader with 18" tires and someone gave me an old 18" tire for a spare. I have junked the spreader (the frame rusted into) but I might still have the tire if you are interested. It was given to me and I"ll give it to you. I am in southside VA.

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David from Kansas

12-20-2006 08:05:32




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 Re: manure spreader tire in reply to Gary in Neb., 12-20-2006 06:24:02  
Gary, that's a pretty common problem with fixing up old equipment; many odd tire sizes. Miller Tire has them new for $125. What type of wheels are on your spreader? You might want to consider changing to a 16" wheel and tire as they are more common. You might also consider putting chains on the tires if you use a car type tread tire, if you don't travel far to do your spreading. I agree that the rib type tires wouldn't be worth a "hoot". If you have spoked wheels, get yourself a couple of 16" car/light truck wheels, take them to a welding shop and have them replace the 18" with the 16". Just some thoughts on how I would probably handle the situation. Good luck.

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El Toro

12-20-2006 07:55:28




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 Re: manure spreader tire in reply to Gary in Neb., 12-20-2006 06:24:02  
Is that the right size tire you have posted? Hal



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Gary in Neb.

12-20-2006 08:19:39




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 Re: manure spreader tire in reply to El Toro, 12-20-2006 07:55:28  
sorry, no, it should be 7.50 x 18



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El Toro

12-20-2006 08:54:18




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 Re: manure spreader tire in reply to Gary in Neb., 12-20-2006 08:19:39  
That's what I thought. I think I would do as the other posting suggested on using 16" tires and wheels. We never spread manure when the ground was wet or covered in snow. We would spread it if the ground was frozen, but would quit spreading if the ground thawed. Never had a loader lookig back when I was teen we did everything the hard way. Guess we were lucky having the spreader and tractor. Used horses and mules before getting a 10-20 tractor. Hal

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