'06 John Deere Trail Gator

kkilpatrick · Feb 26, 2006

\'06 John Deere Trail Gator

If I go to larger more aggressive tire what kind of power loss can I expect to experience?

dsb5610 · Feb 26, 2006

Re: \'06 John Deere Trail Gator

I have an 05 HPX Trail Gator. It is geared pretty low so I would think larger tires would be ok. As far as a more aggressive tire, is there a more aggressive tire?

dsb

kkilpatrick · Feb 26, 2006

Re: \'06 John Deere Trail Gator

I have looked at Swampers, Gators and Mud Lite all have a very aggressive tire. I'm looking for more gound clearence that a taller tire can bring more than anything else.

jcmseven · Feb 26, 2006

Re: \'06 John Deere Trail Gator

I have ITP Mudlites on my 2005 diesel Gator. They are larger in circumference and much more aggressive than the stock tires, and I can perceive no loss of power with them. That said, I have not had the stock tires on this Gator. I demo'd a gas model and decided on the diesel, but I think either would handle a moderately more aggressive and larger tire fine. The one other thing to think about: I went with the same size all around, rather than the smaller fronts as with the stock Gator. It really enhances the look and adds a bit of front ground clearance, plus you can rotate the tires based on wear.

John M

kkilpatrick · Feb 26, 2006

Re: \'06 John Deere Trail Gator

What size Mudlites did you go with?

JESSE1 · Feb 28, 2006

Re: \'06 John Deere Trail Gator

Have you had any problems getting it into and out of 4x4? Having the same size tires front and back may put your driveline in a bind, although it might not make a difference if you're in mud and the wheels can slip.

kkilpatrick · Mar 14, 2006

Re: \'06 John Deere Trail Gator

I only have seven hours on my Gator but I have had no problems except a flat tire due to a thorn that worked its way in. The new 4x4 switch on the dash works great. I also own an '85 4x4 truck. When you unlock the front wheel drive you put it in reverse for a few feet to unlock the hubs. John Deere recomends this also. I have practiced that procedure for a long time. It works well with the Gator also.