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Rear Tires on an FE 35

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DouroBob

04-23-2003 05:55:30




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I am considering replacing the current 14.9 24 turf tires that came on my "new-to-me" MF FE 35 with Ag Tires. From a traction point of view would I be better off with the 11 X 28 Ag tire as outlined in the owners manual or would 14.9 X 24 provide more grip because they are a wider profile. From a cost point of view assuming new centres, rims, tubes (not sure if the ones on the tractor are in good enough shape to reuse) and tires, is one size more common and/or expensive than the other.

Thanks for any insights.

Bob

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Boss Hog

04-25-2003 07:19:09




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 Re: Rear Tires on an FE 35 in reply to DouroBob, 04-23-2003 05:55:30  
I'd go with the bigges tires you can. Bigger is always better, with tires, power tools, and hooters, in my opinion..... .....(-:

I took the calcium out of my tires a couple of years ago. Don't really need the weight very often. And I was having trouble with the rims rusting out. I only run about 7 PSI in the tires now, so I have lots of floatation.



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Bill

04-24-2003 17:54:53




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 Re: Rear Tires on an FE 35 in reply to DouroBob, 04-23-2003 05:55:30  
My feelings are that you will get more traction with the narrow tire, as it does not have as much float. I have the 11 x 28 ag tires on my MF50 and am happy with them.

However, I have a friend that has a MF35 and he has the wider tires. On that small tractor, they look pretty awsome.

Either way, I don't think you will have a traction problem. Were I replacing like you, I might go with the wider tires if $$$ is not an issue.

Bill

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Laurence

04-23-2003 16:34:04




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 Re: Rear Tires on an FE 35 in reply to DouroBob, 04-23-2003 05:55:30  
I'd say the 14.9-24 is much more common these days. I think the skinny ones were more in use in the old days for some reason (compare all the cars and other old tractors). The wider ones give much more traction and will sink less in soft ground. So, unless you growing row crops (like beans) - go for the wider ones.



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David

04-23-2003 15:14:23




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 Re: Rear Tires on an FE 35 in reply to DouroBob, 04-23-2003 05:55:30  
My first thought is that you have not mentioned what you use the tractor for. Last week I put new rear tires on my 35. As I really only use the tractor for mowing grass, I mulled over for a long time whether to by Turf or Ag tires. I decided on Ag tires as I felt that I might be too restricted in future operations if I elected for Ag. The tires ended up costing me $150.00 each, that did not included the tire people coming out and changing them. I watched as they changed them and was amazed as to the amount of water in the old ones. I did not replace the water am now obviously hauling around many 100's of pounds less weight. Anyway this is what I did. It seems logical to me for how I use the tractor and would be interested in further comments.

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DouroBob

04-24-2003 13:52:46




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 Re: Re: Rear Tires on an FE 35 in reply to David, 04-23-2003 15:14:23  
Hi David - I am a little confused - did you put on Ag tires or Turf. As I am anticipating bush hogging and box blading I think the Ag tires are a better option for me. Up here we use calcium chloride in the tires so they dont turn into blocks of ice in the winter and I think loaded is better for my application.

Thanks to all for your comments.

Bob



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Tim

04-24-2003 14:41:19




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 Re: Re: Re: Rear Tires on an FE 35 in reply to DouroBob, 04-24-2003 13:52:46  
Go with ag tires as turf have no traction if ground is wet or slick. try alcohol instead of calcium as it causes less rust. about 5 gallons per tire and finish with water.



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smokey

04-23-2003 21:46:29




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 Re: Re: Rear Tires on an FE 35 in reply to David, 04-23-2003 15:14:23  
The water ballast lowers the centre of gravity of the tractor making it more stable. It also gives you a bit more momentum when pulling etc. It is well worth the effort in using water ballast.



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