Tires make me tired

DY · Oct 31, 2018

I own a 1956 JD 60. About 30 years ago it needed tires. My brother found 2 used tires in the Peoria,Illinois area so I bought them. The tread is still good but they have a lot of dry rot on the sidewalls. I'm not sure what the recommended size is but it has 14.9 X 38s now. I am afraid to price new ones. My heart just can't take the shock. I live in southern Illinois. Does anyone know who sells used tires in about a 200 mile radius? Thanks guys.

Stephen Newell · Oct 31, 2018

I know what you mean, I spent a lot of time restoring an old case tractor and then when I looked at new tires found myself living with the old cracked tires that was on it.

grizz02 · Oct 31, 2018

I buy a lot of tires on craigslist don't know if they have what you need but might be worth a look

Adirondack case guy · Oct 31, 2018

Old tractor, old tires, and old operator. Sounds like a good combination to me.
I an in central NY so can't help you with a economical source for used tires
Loren

Stroby · Oct 31, 2018

Not sure what qualifies for southern Illinois, but J&S tire in Plainview may be able to help you.

DY · Oct 31, 2018

Thanks Stroby. I'll have to look up where Plainview is.

Jshum40 · Oct 31, 2018

Trt Dusty's Tire in Clay City, Il.He hs new ones that are piced reasonable. Great guy to deal with.

retired farmer · Oct 31, 2018

Pete's Tire Barn- Firestone 14.9x38, six ply, $786.44.

SVcummins · Oct 31, 2018

eBay has a 15.5.38 free shipping alliance brand tire I have a set on the 3020 and they seem to be a good tire . I usually end up paying 250$ a tire for used with about 30% tread . If you don?t use the tractor much used isn?t a bad option
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matthies · Oct 31, 2018

Thought I heard once there is only one Plainview town/city, I pass through Plainview Nebraska a few times a year.

matthies · Oct 31, 2018

If you do any road travel or planning too go with 14.9 38, most 15.5 are smaller diameter.

DY · Oct 31, 2018

I appreciate all of your comments. Thanks guys!

Kansas4010 · Oct 31, 2018

I've never been much of a fan of putting used tires on a tractor. Most generally tires are taken off for a reason. Most I've seen at sales are more worn down than what I already have or are split out and no good. Worse yet is trying to find a matched set. I hate mismatched tires. My opinion is just go ahead and put new ones on. If the old ones lasted 30 years then if you put new ones on you probably won't have to ever mess with tires again.

moresmoke · Oct 31, 2018

You can get new import tires for around $400 ea. You might also want to see if there is a metric size close to what you want in 38s. It is a fairly common size on front tires now. The front tire tread patterns are not the best pulling for a tractor rear, but a used set will keep your tractor rolling.

Old weldor · Oct 31, 2018

My 60 has 13.6 38s on it, they seem correct. Check your local Craigslist farm and garden section. I see used tires on it from some times!

IanC · Oct 31, 2018

According to Nebraska Test 472 the 60 that JD sent to be tested had old size 12-38 which are now called 13.6-38.

hd6gtom · Oct 31, 2018

I see 13.6X38's listed for 300+ dollars. They are the correct size for the tractor. You will need new tubes as the ones you have will be stretched too far to be used in the 13's.

DY · Nov 1, 2018

Where did you see these tires listed for $300? And thanks for the information.

DY · Nov 1, 2018

Again, thanks guys for your really good advice!

Mike M · Nov 1, 2018

One persons dry rot is another's slightly cracked ? How bad are they really ? I once bought a 530 and it had the tube sticking out. Guy said he had ran it like that for years with no issues. I ran it some with no issues. I chickened out and put a different tire on it !

DY · Nov 1, 2018

I just finished bush hogging 13 acres. I noticed the dry rot when the tires would flex from bouncing. Yes, they could last a while longer. Who knows?

hd6gtom · Nov 1, 2018

I just googled them. They came right up.

BarnyardEngineering · Nov 2, 2018

EVERYONE is looking for that good, cheap set of used tires, so anything that does come up gets snapped up before you even see the ad. You have to be in the right place at the right time with money in hand.

If you don't need them right now, you can just keep looking casually, and something will eventually come up. If you need them now, you need to spend every waking moment scanning the ads and pouncing on any that come along. Still could take months.

Then it's a matter of, "how much is your time worth?" You're wasting time that could be spent being productive and earning money to pay for a new set of tires, perhaps?

showcrop · Nov 2, 2018

I just fell into a pair of decent new 18.4 x 38s for nothing. They are not suitable for a worker, but they will work on my super light weight puller. But here is my suggestion: look for independent tire guys in your area. They will sometimes leave behind serviceable tires which can be picked up very reasonable, after installing new ones.

DY · Nov 2, 2018

Thanks Showcrop. I'll check into that.

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