26x12-16 Zero tire failures. Does anybody make 6ply ?

   / 26x12-16 Zero tire failures. Does anybody make 6ply ? #1  

Brown Dog

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I destroyed the sidewall last summer.

Something punctured a big hole in one this afternoon.

This is two that’s failed.

Almost $300 a pop ain’t cheap.

I limbed the ZD1511 a 1/4 mile back to the shop & pulled out the ZD1611 to continue to mow until dark.

These mowers are super heavy & need a tougher tire especially mowing horizontally on these steep banks.

Any ideas ?
I don’t want to swap down to 12” wheels as both of my mowers have 16”
 
   / 26x12-16 Zero tire failures. Does anybody make 6ply ? #3  
Does anyone have airless tires for these.? I have to air mine up ever time I start to mow.
 
   / 26x12-16 Zero tire failures. Does anybody make 6ply ?
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#4  
I’ve heard the Tweels doesn't hold up well with the ZD1211 & bigger machines because they are so much heavier.
Idk personally myself tho.

I don’t use them because I run fluid filled rears with 140lbs of weight on front axle for my steep banks.
 
   / 26x12-16 Zero tire failures. Does anybody make 6ply ? #5  
Mine are filled with a sealer. I don't know if I've ever punctured them, because they automatically seal
 
   / 26x12-16 Zero tire failures. Does anybody make 6ply ? #6  
Get them foam filled. There is a foam that you can fill them with that adds weight and will allow you to run them bald! It also isn't the hard type, it's a softer fill that won't jar your teeth.
 

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