16.9-24 AG (R1) tires ?

[GoNoGo]

My Massey 253 2wd has its original rear turf tires and I want to take it to the farm so I need AG tires to fit 16.9-24 rims. Is this an available tire size?

My old dealer told me I would need new rims and tires for $2400 and then last week I spoke to a new dealer who said he thought 16.9-24 AG tires are available and would go onto my old rims.

I’m a tad confused so asking you all. -thanks.

 

[GoNoGo]

 

[RickB]

16.9-24 R1 tires exist and should be available in several ply ratings and brands. You will not need new rims unless your old ones are unuseable.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

16.9-24 R1 tires exist and should be available in several ply ratings and brands. You will not need new rims unless your old ones are unuseable.

Unless those rims are too wide for the AG tire to seat properly....or too wide for the face/width of the tire that will be on the ground.

SR

 

[airbiscuit]

How wide are your rims?


Description

16.9-24 BKT TR-135 Farm Tractor Tire (8 Ply) (TT)

The BKT TR-135 farm tractor tire is a heavy duty drive tire with dual angled tread lugs. The dual angled tread lugs of the BKT TR-135 farm tractor tire provide high traction and long tread life in both, field and road applications. The BKT TR-135 farm tractor tire features a strong casing for extra stability and safety for the operator. The BKT TR-135 farm tractor tire is also well suited for industrial and construction tire application. For BKT TR-135 farm tractor tires, call or order from our online tire store today!

Manufacturer: BKT Tire
Manufacturers Part Number: 94003570
Tread Design: R-1
Load Range D
8 Ply Tire
Type: Tube Type Tire
Recommended Rim Width: 15 Inches
Section Width: 16.9 Inches
Overall Diameter: 52.5 Inches
Static Loaded Radius: 24 Inches
Rolling Circumference: 155 Inches
Tread Depth: 47 (32nds)
Tire Weight: 143 lbs
Load Capacity at 20MPH A6 Load Index: 133
Load Capacity at 20 MPH: 4540 lbs
Inflation Pressure: 25 psi

 

[airbiscuit]

It looks like the 16.9-24 R1 tire will only be 1" taller than the 13.6-28 R1 original equipment tires.


Description

13.6-28 BKT TR-135 Farm Tractor Tire (8 Ply) (TT)

The BKT TR-135 farm tractor tire is a heavy duty drive tire with dual angled tread lugs. The dual angled tread lugs of the BKT TR-135 farm tractor tire provide high traction and long tread life in both, field and road applications. The BKT TR-135 farm tractor tire features a strong casing for extra stability and safety for the operator. The BKT TR-135 farm tractor tire is also well suited for industrial and construction tire application. For BKT TR-135 farm tractor tires, call or order from our online tire store today!

Manufacturer: BKT Tire
Manufacturers Part Number: 94003341
Tread Design: R-1
Tire Load Range: D
Tire Ply Rating: 8 Ply Tire
Tire Type: Tube Type Tire
Recommended Rim Width: 12 Inches
Section Width: 13.6 Inches
Overall Diameter: 51.6 Inches
Static Loaded Radius: 24 Inches
Rolling Circumference: 152 Inches
Tread Depth (NSD): 45 (32nds)
Tire Weight: 115 lbs
Load Capacity at 20mph A6 Load Index: 125
Load Capacity at 20mph Max Load: 3640 lbs
Inflation Pressure: 29 psi
Find more Rear Tractor Tires

 

[GoNoGo]

I’ll look at the steel rims this coming Wednesday and see if there’s any size info stamped on them, specifically the width and if not then I’ll use a tape measure.

These are the original turf tires/wheels that came on this tractor when new in 1989, although online specs say 13.6-28 was the factory AG tire size.








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[RickB]

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Unless those rims are too wide for the AG tire to seat properly....or too wide for the face/width of the tire that will be on the ground.

SR

A 16.9 tire is just that. Tread style makes no difference.
A 14 or 15 inch rim is specified by the tire industry depending on who wrote the spec. Ford sold thousands of utility tractors with 16.9 x 24 R-1 tires on 12 inch rims, they work fine.
This is not the space shuttle, it is a 2 wheel drive tractor.

 

[RickB]

Your old dealer is looking at the tractor spec sheet and reading that it was offered with the OEM R-1 tire size, 13.6x28.
You asked for availability of a 16.9x24 R-1 style tire to fit your existing rims. They are commonly available.

It is a 2 wheel drive tractor so it all boils down to what you WANT on your tractor. No more, no less.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

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A 16.9 tire is just that. Tread style makes no difference.

Agreed, but many times turf and turf style tires, are put on wider rims than AG tires and that was my point...

SR