Tires Front Tires for 2 Wheel Drive Loader work

[DIXIEDOG]

I had another quick question about my old International 2544, it's needed front tires since I bought it a few years back and I've been holding off on buying a set way too long. The previous owner but regular truck tires on the front and they are weather cracked beyond belief, if it wasn't for the tubes they couldn't hold air.

Well none of my local dealers seem to sell front tires, they also appear to be unwilling to offer any sort of advice on what type of tire to get.

Does anyone here have any idea on what I need to order for a tire and where I can purchase one? I mainly use this tractor for snow removal in the winter and moving rocks in the summer. It's a big heavy tractor, the loader lifts just under 5k according to the manual, I know I've only met it's limits once and that was with a mighty big rock that ended up rolling instead of being carried

 

[RickB]

It would be helpful if you were to post the size of tire currently on the tractor. Also tell us if those truck tires fit the rims well in terms of width, or are the tires too wide for the rims and pinched in at the sidewalls and beads? We can advise on all kinds of solutions, but we should start by considering tires that will fit your current rims.

 

[DIXIEDOG]

They are 7.00 X 16.0 tires. The truck tires appear to fit the rim ok, the only reason I really need to replace them is that they are old and very weather cracked.

 

[gpflepsen]

Wouldn't some 7.5x16s work?

$79 Front Tractor Tires from Nebraska Tire

 

[DIXIEDOG]

Wouldn't some 7.5x16s work?

$79 Front Tractor Tires from Nebraska Tire

They probably would but I'm not sure which type tread I'd want to order. Those are all 3 or 4 rib tires, the ones on it right now are a typical truck all season pattern. What are the best type for snow removal and loader work in hard gravel?

 

[RoyJackson]

They probably would but I'm not sure which type tread I'd want to order. Those are all 3 or 4 rib tires, the ones on it right now are a typical truck all season pattern. What are the best type for snow removal and loader work in hard gravel?

Since your tractor does not have 4WD or front wheel assist, it probably doesn't matter what tread you get (since those tires aren't providing any traction or driving force). You do want a tire with a stiff sidewall and enough plies to withstand the stresses of loader work. Keep the pressures up when using the loader as well, or the tires could roll right off the rims.

 

[gpflepsen]

All you really need is lateral stability. Of those choices, I'd go with quad ribbed.

 

[DIXIEDOG]

Good deal, I'm pretty sure Tractor Supply has ribbed tires like those in stock, I wasn't sure if they had a tendency to slip and slide around but I guess I'll know soon.

 

[RickB]

I'd get 7.50-16 4 rib in the highest ply rating available; you should be able to find 8PR. An arguement could be made to get 3 rib for better steering control, but I like the footprint a 4 rib offers, especially at higher inflation pressures.

 

[gregsons]

I was going to ask the same question today . well i was going to ask about my rears as well, i think ill go with Nb tire for the fronts. im getting rid of my warn out turf tires on the rear and want to get r1'S will i need new rims? i thought i saw that somewhere not too long ago on here and if so any suggestions on where to get them Dealer? online?

 

[Diamondpilot]

I was going to ask the same question today . well i was going to ask about my rears as well, i think ill go with Nb tire for the fronts. im getting rid of my warn out turf tires on the rear and want to get r1'S will i need new rims? i thought i saw that somewhere not too long ago on here and if so any suggestions on where to get them Dealer? online?

Usually you need to get new rims when you change tires. If you tractor is 2 wheel drive you can probably get by with the same rims if you can find a tire that has the same diameter.

Chris

 

[kemary]

The rib tires will slide around less than the truck tires but they will mark up any yard grass if it is wet at all. My tractor is 2 wheel drive and my 3 rib front tires put more marks in the ground than the R1's on the rear.

 

[rambler]

Truck tires are slippery, leave very little track on a lawn. Can't hadly get traction on snow or loose dirt.

4-rib have pretty good traction, they will leave a bit of a tread in soft lawn.

3-rib tires have best traction, that middle tall rib will bite in and turn your tractor like you want. But,t hey will be hard on lawns.

Depends what you want, all 3 are good options, work.

I have all of the above on my various tractors.

This is for 2-wheel drive; for 4-wheel drive you need to match up the front to rear tire sizes and get the proper tire.

If you can't decide, the 4-rib is probably a nice in between?

--->Paul

 

[tree farmer]

My IH3414 loader/backhoe has been wearing the same 750-16 10 ply M&S on the front for the past 24 years with no flats or problems at all, even with heavy loader use in our rocky timberland. Need a little more steering in the mud or snow? I just throw a tire chain on one or both fronts. Tire shops willmake you a deal on take-off tires that are plenty good for a tractor. Mine came off an old 80's Ford F-350. Newer ones are all radial, but I don't expect I would gain much in high speed handling if I switched to them....Dan.