My grandfather solved that problem with "Gensco" aircraft tires. He put the 19 ply tires on the front of his Ford 5000 in the 70's. I am still using them. The rears with the big ribs don't have as much problem with thorns.
I am assuming that the Osage Orange is the same thing called...
Thanks for the invite. I plowed rows for my gandfather on his Farmall. I shredded pastures for my father on his Ford D5000. Now I've got to learn how to make money with what they left. I hope to find some good information here and I'll be glad to pass on any thing I learn.