R1 vs R4 Tires

[Wideglide]

Purchasing new 3032e. Live in NJ where we get 2-3' snow each year. For plowing I would think Ag tire would be better than R4. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[LD1]

Do a search. It has been discussed hundreds of times.

If plowing isnt the only thing you plan on doing with the tractor, I would look at your other tasks to make a better decision. And any tire (R4, R1, or turfs) will be better with chains than any of them without.

 

[HEC]

That has been hashed over a million times , just google R1 vs R4 . Much will depend on your other uses , type of terrain etc. . I get much more snow than that here in northern Maine and have no problem with R4 tires and no chains needed . My land is almost flat so that helps alot . I use to work in the woods some and still do garden work etc. . I went to R4 tires a few years ago due to the thistle bushes causing me flat tires with the R1 tires . R4's are an industrial type tire . If I was going to be around manure or in the mud I would definately want R1's.

 

[Wideglide]

Do a search. It has been discussed hundreds of times.

If plowing isnt the only thing you plan on doing with the tractor, I would look at your other tasks to make a better decision. And any tire (R4, R1, or turfs) will be better with chains than any of them without.

Thanks

 

[puckgrinder85]

Have had both. R1 gives supreme grip in softer stuff, but it also plunges into that material much easier, think higher ground pressure). I didnt see much difference in performance between the R1 and R4 in the snow really. I prefer the R4's just for its broad range, it gives good traction but doesn't tear **** up unless you start spinning wildly. I could tear a lawn up in 2 seconds with the R1's.

 

[Looking4new]

I had R1's on a Farmall C and summer or winter it didn't matter much either way I spent more time getting unstuck than I did working. Now I have R4's on my Kioti and have not been stuck once in almost 2 1/2 years of ownership.

 

[s219]

Turf tires are the best option for plowing snow on paved or compacted gravel surfaces. If your priority is plowing snow, or mowing grass, get turf tires.

Really, the decision between R1 and R4 should be made based on other factors than snow, since both will be compromise tires in the snow. R4s are better for loader work and general banging around. R1s are better for traction in soft soil/mud and pulling ground engaging implements.

 

[Walkin Horse]

The good thing about R1s and 4wd is, if you have a mess, you can make an even bigger mess.

 

[GPintheMitten]

Chains on either will be more difference in snow than the differences between them without chains.

I've plowed snow with both R1s and R4s without chains. It was about the same. Chains help a lot on either.

But 4wd helps as well. I only had 2 wd on the tractor with R1s.

I agree that other uses would be the deciding factor.

 

[RedNeckRacin]

I had R1's on a Farmall C and summer or winter it didn't matter much either way I spent more time getting unstuck than I did working. Now I have R4's on my Kioti and have not been stuck once in almost 2 1/2 years of ownership.

Well, heck I need to go get rid of my R-1's so I can get something done!

 

[skyhook]

I have R4's on mine, have chains also but never needed them yet, ( my first year with the R4's),
so far, no problems in snow.
If I were to buy new tires, (don't need any yet) I would definitely get some nice fat "turf" tires.
My JCB 4x4x4 is a little smaller than a regular backhoe and has 4 equal sized wheels, I don't use it for construction purposes or I'd would stay with the R4's.
On your 3032e, I would go with turf. IMO

 

[LD1]

I had R1's on a Farmall C and summer or winter it didn't matter much either way I spent more time getting unstuck than I did working. Now I have R4's on my Kioti and have not been stuck once in almost 2 1/2 years of ownership.

4wd

 

[FatTire]

".........there is only one way to find out."
"Ok, hold my beer and watch this.........."

LD1- This gave me a good chuckle while drinking my coffee this morning. Its like, "What could go wrong?"

 

[FatTire]

".........there is only one way to find out."
"Ok, hold my beer and watch this.........."

LD1- This gave me a good chuckle while drinking my coffee this morning. Its like, "What could go wrong?"

 

[Danny C]

Purchasing new 3032e. Live in NJ where we get 2-3' snow each year. For plowing I would think Ag tire would be better than R4. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Really need more info on your intended use(s) of the tractor. Being that you specifically talked about snow, turf tires are likely your best bet.

R3 (Turf Tires) are best snow tracton and won't tear up your lawn as much when doing other chores or mowing.

R1s as mentioned offer superior soft surface traction but have a weaker sidewall

R4s offer good traction while not damaging soft surfaces as much as R1s, but more than turf tires. They offer a stronger sidewall which is better for loader work and they are more puncture resistant which is good for loader work, consturction sites and forestry type work.

Here's a link to a good article that explains it all: What you need to know about tractor tires: construction, farm, and turf - Farming Equipment Canada

 

[LD1]

".........there is only one way to find out."
"Ok, hold my beer and watch this.........."

LD1- This gave me a good chuckle while drinking my coffee this morning. Its like, "What could go wrong?"

Words to live by :laughing:

 

[super55]

I've had all three types on similar sized tractors to the 3032e and while all have there advantages if I had to choose one type of tire for a tractor of that size it would be the R1s every time.

For moving through deep snow, mud or traction the R1 simply cannot be beat. When I had my L2500 kubota with R1s that think could just keep working its way through snow up to 30" deep to get to the wood pile. I drove it over the lawn quite a bit and never did any serious marking up of the lawn because the tractor wasn't terribly heavy.

The large turfs I had would have been good for a golf course and they weren't terrible but the tractor had to be kept in 4wd almost all the time. It would even handle pulling a field disc as long as the ground was dry enough.

I have R4s on my JD 4310 and so far I haven't been overly impressed with them. They will still mark up a lawn a little like ags will but have no where near the traction. I was loading manure into my spreader and the tractor would consistently break loose. Just like with the R3s the lugs would clog up and give me set of slicks under me. I've never had an issue like that when running ags.

I kind of look at R4s as the middle of the road tire but if I plan of having my tractor work in dirt over driving on a well manicured lawn I would go with Ag tires without second thought. The increased traction and pulling/pushing ability in quite noticeable.