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Matthew B

12-22-2002 15:15:24




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I am beginning the restoration of my John Deere 50 and already know that it is going to require some new or used tires. I am wondering about the size of the tires and would appreciate if anyone could give me their numbers. I looked at the tires on the tractor and have been unable to find that particular size. Their is a possibility that they could not be stock. Thanks for the help!!!




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kman

12-23-2002 11:18:31




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 Re: JD 50 tire size in reply to Matthew B, 12-22-2002 15:15:24  
I have 12.4-38's on my 50 mounted on 10" rims. It originally had 11.2-38 but my grandfather had them replaced with the 12.4's. I'm thinking of going to a bigger size because they look too skinny. I saw a 50 at a show last year with 13.6-38's mounted on 12" rims(the 12" rims make a difference too) and it looked really nice.



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Matthew

12-23-2002 07:42:49




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 Re: JD 50 tire size in reply to Matthew B, 12-22-2002 15:15:24  
Thanks for all of the help!!!



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Dennis

12-23-2002 04:32:10




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 Re: JD 50 tire size in reply to Matthew B, 12-22-2002 15:15:24  
Matthew, Actually, the owner's manual indicates that 10x38, 4-ply is the size "recommended for average field conditions" (that would be 11.2x38 today). 11x38 (12.4x38) was "also available".



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David Ransom

12-22-2002 21:28:17




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 Re: JD 50 tire size in reply to Matthew B, 12-22-2002 15:15:24  
The 50 I've been tinkering with has two 12.4-38s, a 5.50-16, and a 6.50-16.



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gene

12-22-2002 20:57:51




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 Re: JD 50 tire size in reply to Matthew B, 12-22-2002 15:15:24  
i have done several 50's an the correct size is the 12.4 but you can put 13.6 on them an it will look ok, i wouldnt go any bigger. it will not loom right an it takes power to turn the bigger tires.
johndeeregene



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G Taylor

12-22-2002 20:50:30




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 Re: JD 50 tire size in reply to Matthew B, 12-22-2002 15:15:24  
If it's a working tractor than get some stock sized 13.6x38 or wider 15.5x38 either in radial. A show only tractor find some 45 degree bar tires. For bias ply tires if required for "stock" pulling classes, get Firestone Traction Field and Road 23 degree tires. For correct Firestone Guide Grip fronts www.millertire.com has what you need.



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ChuckW

12-22-2002 18:02:48




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 Re: JD 50 tire size in reply to Matthew B, 12-22-2002 15:15:24  
12.4x38 is the correct size for your tractor...5.50x16 or 6.00x16 for the front.



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Ron

12-22-2002 15:24:27




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 Re: JD 50 tire size in reply to Matthew B, 12-22-2002 15:15:24  
Depends if you are going to "show" it, or USE it.!! If it were me, and I was going to USE it, I'd put 13.6x38 tires on it.... 11x38 was the original size... I have 12.4x38 on my "B", and they are not as wide as I would like.....it leaves too many tire marks in soft ground. If ya want it to look "BAD"..get some 14" rims, and 15.5x38 tires..!!! NICE size, same diameter...!! May not cost very much more....13.6x38 is Higher than 15.5x38, here...!!!

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Ron

12-22-2002 15:23:49




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 Re: JD 50 tire size in reply to Matthew B, 12-22-2002 15:15:24  
Depends if you are going to "show" it, or USE it.!! If it were me, and I was going to USE it, I'd put 13.6x38 tires on it.... 11x38 was the original size... I have 12.4x38 on my "B", and they are not as wide as I would like.....it leaves too many tire marks in soft ground. If ya want it to look BAD..get some 14" rims, and 15.5x38 tires..!!! NICE size, same diameter...!! May not cost very much more....13.6x38 is Higher than 15.5x38, here...!!!

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