Tires 2542 lug tires

[nbtvee6]

Guys, those of you who have lug tires for your 2500 series help me out. I cannot find on the Carlisle website where there are any 23x9.5x12 lug tires. Everything I see is 23x10.5x12. Would those fit?

Where did you get yours? I have checked Northern Tool, TSC, and ASC. No dice...

 

[GRB]

I am certainly no expert, but I have talked to a couple of tire dealers in my area about replacing the cheapo OEM tires on my 2550. They are also 23x9.50x12 and both tire dealers told me that the 10.50's would fit. I think they would only be an inch wider than stock although I understand that the stock tires on the cubs are smaller than "standard" so the 23x10.50x12's may be a little bigger all around, but should still fit. Someone with more experience than me will likely chime in about this. Good luck and let us know how it works out for you.

 

[CCinCT]

I had 8.50's put on mine because the local tire guy said that the 10.50 wouldn't sit right. However, there are folks here and on the other site that have had 10.50's put on stock rims with no problems so far. 10.50's will give you more contact patch, but lighter loading. So which one will benefit you more depends on the terrain you are going to be using them on.

 

[broncosfan]

bought my lugs at tiresunlimited com and had good fast service. Even had to make a call and they pick up the phone. Good luck

 

[JSharp]

23 X 8.50 X 12 Lugs here -

http://www.gearworksmfg.com/lawntires/carlislebigbiters.html

I have to wonder if those being narrower wouldn't give you better traction in places where you don't need or want the flotation of a 10.50.

 

[nbtvee6]

Thanks Broncsfan. Those are good prices. I think I will order some.

JSharp, part of where I will be pulling my tow behind bush hog can be swampy so I think I need to go with the biggest ones I can.

Now for an extra set of rims. Do I need to go to my CC dealer for those? Anybody know how much I can expect to pay?

 

[JSharp]

Partstree.com lists them for $60.45 each. Ouch. Amazing that they cost more than stamped and welded automotive wheels.

 

[nbtvee6]

Thanks Jsharp. That is a cool website.

 

[LBrown59]

Guys, those of you who have lug tires for your 2500 series help me out.
1*I cannot find on the Carlisle website where there are any 23x9.5x12 lug tires.
2* Everything I see is 23x10.5x12. Would those fit?
3*Where did you get yours?
4*I have checked Northern Tool, TSC, and ASC. No dice...

1*Turfs and lugs are not made in matching sizes.
2*Surely you saw 23X8.5X12. These are the Correct lugs for replacing the turfs.
3*I got mine when I purchased the 2554. The dealer swaped the turfs for Carlisle 23x8.5x12. Paid a $100 more for it with lugs over turfs.
4*Go back to Carlisle and the other places you checked and get the 23x8.5x12.

 

[LBrown59]

23 X 8.50 X 12 Lugs here -

http://www.gearworksmfg.com/lawntires/carlislebigbiters.html

1*I have to wonder if those being narrower wouldn't give you better traction in places where you don't need or want the flotation of a 10.50.

That's exactly why AGs are narrower than turfs.
Wide is for floation.
Narrow is for digging down and dgging in to get a bite.