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Tire Tread Types

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FM213

09-20-2005 12:06:04




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Hi All.

I am new to this forum. I have a 56' International 300U that needs new front tires. I have seen two different tread designs. One is an agressive 3 rib and the other 5 rib design with all 5 ribs being the same height and not very agressive. What conditions would these two very different tires be used for ? Thanks for your help. Randy




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Robert in TN

09-21-2005 00:04:41




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 Re: Tire Tread Types in reply to FM213, 09-20-2005 12:06:04  
All of the farm tractors that I have ever had the pleasure to operate had the 3 rib design. If you are doing tilling or any other heavy work I would recommend the 3 rib. For haying or bush hogging the 5 would suffice...



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Drill

09-20-2005 20:16:34




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 Re: Tire Tread Types in reply to FM213, 09-20-2005 12:06:04  
The 5 rib was designed for use on tractors with a front end loader. They carry the weight better and last longer than 3 rib.



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Depends on Use

09-20-2005 16:14:01




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 Re: Tire Tread Types in reply to FM213, 09-20-2005 12:06:04  
The 3 rib is handier if you are working in tilled ground or barnyard type conditions. If you are going to use a finishing mower or spend much time time driving on the grass around your homestead(lawn) the 1,2 or 3 rib can tend to lay back strips of sod when making sharp turns. If most of your work will be on grassed areas go with the higher number of more equally sized ribs. I have 4 tractors, two wide front and two rowcrop narrow fronts. One of each has 3-rib and one of each has 5 or more rib tires. I prefer the smoother tires in the hayfield, pasture and homestead areas.

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Missouri Boy

09-20-2005 14:10:29




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 Re: Tire Tread Types in reply to FM213, 09-20-2005 12:06:04  
Go for the 3 rib. On a paved road when properly inflated the weight is on the heavy center rib. I have 4 rib on a big tractor but a 3 rib is much better. When i bought the 4 rib it was less costly but after I got them i wish I had bought the 3 rib. I do not think they make a 4 rib small enough for your tractor. So buy the 3 rib, for easier steering.I wish they still made the single rib. I drove an Oliver 88 with single ribs in it and for first couple days thought it had power steering.

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GRJ

09-20-2005 16:45:08




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 Re: Tire Tread Types in reply to Missouri Boy, 09-20-2005 14:10:29  
No it wasn"t the tires, Olivers always steered easy.



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09-20-2005 12:47:33




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 Re: Tire Tread Types in reply to FM213, 09-20-2005 12:06:04  
The 5 rib is more of an implament tire and the 3 rib is a front tractor tire. You can also get a 2 rib front tire.



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