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Winner

03-17-2005 08:16:30




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I dont understand the tire system that tractors use the second # is the rim size but what is the first # in other words if my tractor has 14.9 X 24 on it and i want to make it more stable and close to the ground what tire should I be looking for? 12X24?any help would be appreciated.

winner




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Hugh MacKay

03-17-2005 23:59:11




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 Re: tractor tires in reply to Winner, 03-17-2005 08:16:30  
Winner: Your approach to this whole subject suggests to me you are much closer to becomming a dead man than a winner.

Tire size will change stability very little. Ballast and tire tread are the factors that increase stability. You must lower the center of graviety. Liquid weight in tires and wider wheel tread are your answer.



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winner

03-18-2005 23:51:03




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 Re: tractor tires in reply to Hugh MacKay, 03-17-2005 23:59:11  
Hugh, thank you i agree i will be doing CC in my tires. I have asked the tread question but no response, the manual says tractor tires, but new skid steers use a flatter type tractor tire. Im thinking turf tires might be better for a machine that schuches as much as this one. In regards to stability my wife needs to here from somebody else (not me) about tire size wont change much. In regards to getting dead I have been running machines since I was 8,(my dads bachoe) and im pushing forty. I have made some mistakes and have learned one moments distraction will cost one their life. thats excatly way I find myself here asking hopfully far more informed people than me for advice. Thank you all.

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Hugh MacKay

03-19-2005 08:53:42




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 Re: tractor tires in reply to winner, 03-18-2005 23:51:03  
Winner: Just curious, what is the make and model of your tractor?



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Gerald J.

03-17-2005 09:34:35




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 Re: tractor tires in reply to Winner, 03-17-2005 08:16:30  
Do a web search for the Goodyear Farm Tire Handbook and download it to your computer. Then you can browse all the tire sizes and all their dimensions.

Its possible to find lower profile tractor rears in some sizes in the metric sizes where width and height are specified separately in the tire size. They do cost extra though.

Axle extensions or duals may be a quicker solution.

Gerald J.



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NIndianaDan

03-17-2005 09:19:29




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 Re: tractor tires in reply to Winner, 03-17-2005 08:16:30  
As the tire gets narrower, its height goes down. Are yours fluid filled? Can't get weight any closer to the ground than fluid.



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Allan in NE

03-17-2005 09:28:37




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 Re: tractor tires in reply to NIndianaDan, 03-17-2005 09:19:29  
Yep,

Didn't wanna start and arguement, but a 18.4 stands taller than a 19.6 which stands taller than a 15.5 even tho they are all 38" tires.

Allan



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mike1111

03-17-2005 09:00:52




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 Re: tractor tires in reply to Winner, 03-17-2005 08:16:30  
most tractors you can set the wheels out which would make it harder to turn over. extra wheel wieghts could help also. be safe , mike1111



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RustyFarmall

03-17-2005 08:34:23




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 Re: tractor tires in reply to Winner, 03-17-2005 08:16:30  
14.9 is the width of the tire, you could go down to a 13.6 wide tire, but it wouldn't put your tractor any closer to the ground. If you wanted to go down to a smaller yet tire size, you would need to get narrower rims also, and your tractor still wouldn't sit any closer to the ground. I don't know what brand of tractor you have, but if it uses 24 inch wheels it is already as close to the ground as any tractor you will find. If you need to be closer in order to feel more comfortable, you should sell that tractor and buy a garden tractor.

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Winner

03-17-2005 08:44:00




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 Re: tractor tires in reply to RustyFarmall, 03-17-2005 08:34:23  
I already have a garden tractor it wasnt for comfort it was for making the machine more stable on ugly inclines. This research is being done more for my wife than me i'm not afraid of laying the machine down she is. You see I have already put two machines on their sides on these inclines.I know the next comment will be learn to drive, Ha HA I,m in the colorado rockies not minnesota. I have roads some machines wont even climb. but its all worth it. this spring when i take the Balmar up there i will get some pics for all to see.

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JYD

03-17-2005 08:32:50




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 Re: tractor tires in reply to Winner, 03-17-2005 08:16:30  
Winner,

The first measure, 14.9, is the width of the tire at its widest point. So, your tires are 14.9 inches wide at he widest point (inflated). The 12x24 tires you refer to are no longer made. The old 12" tire is now a 13.6" tire.

JYD



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winner

03-17-2005 08:36:19




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 Re: tractor tires in reply to JYD, 03-17-2005 08:32:50  
thanks that what i kinda thought but wanted to be sure.on the note that 12 x 24's arent sold any more there is a full set of 4 on ebay in great shape if somebody needs them for a restoration

winner



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