swapping tires

matt pickens · Mar 16, 2010

I have a case 2090 that has 20,8x38 bias tires and i would like to swap for a skinnier size. Will 16.9x38 fit these rims? Does anyone near NE Ohio have a decent pair for sale?

Fordfarmer · Mar 16, 2010

You cna generally go up or down ONE size safely. Don't go skinnier than 18.4's on your rims. I'd stay with the original size, if youre carrying a lot of weight. Rememebr also that skinnier tires are shorter, and your tractor will be slower.

buickanddeere · Mar 16, 2010

We need to know the rim width.
Any particular reason for the narrower/shorter tires?

Walterdavies · Mar 16, 2010

It is best to have the proper rim for the tires so that they will hit the ground correctly. Two big and they bow in the middle to small and they pull up on the sides. With these big tires its worth getting them to fit the rims.
Walt

matt pickens · Mar 16, 2010

the reason i want to swap is that the 20.8s are pretty beat up and i want to use this tractor to spray, and also new/used 20.8s are pricey.

matt pickens · Mar 16, 2010

i am not sure that the 20.8s were the originals on this machine, i bought it at auction to use for a spray tractor

Goose · Mar 16, 2010

Good luck finding 16.9's, unless you spend the bucks for new ones.

I've been trying for several years to find a decent pair of used 16.9-38's for my D19. Tire dealers tell me they're non-existant.

toolz · Mar 16, 2010

Standard tires on a 2090 are 18.4-34, and I doubt that 20.8-38's were even an option, so things have been changed. 18.4-38's will work if your rims are 16 or 18 wide, and are easy to find used.

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