Blew out the turf tire on the last scoop of the day.

[Cataclysm]

I'd go with the heavier R4's since you are working the FEL. I run R4's on lawns commercially with no issues damaging the lawn. Almost 2,000 hrs with heavy FEL work.

 

[Skeletor]

I went to the dealer today and they had 30 of my tractors there but no turf tires on hand to sell me. The parts guy said I can order you one for 105. I said no thanks. I’m gonna check other places tomorrow and if not I’ll order it online. I can order two for a little bit more than that and have a spare on hand.

If I wanted to buy an extra rim what size am I looking at? I’m not sure if other tractors rims would fit on the Massey.

 

[Tinhack]

That 4-ply on the tire is a "Rating". In reality, it probably 2-ply. I would go with better tires if you use a loader.

 

[Skeletor]

That 4-ply on the tire is a "Rating". In reality, it probably 2-ply. I would go with better tires if you use a loader.

Can I just change out the fronts to something better without messing with the 4WD?

 

[ruffdog]

Can I just change out the fronts to something better without messing with the 4WD?

As long as the circumference is the same.

Carlisle Multi Trac C/S 18X8.50-10 82A3 6 Ply AS A/S All Season Tire

 

[Skeletor]

Anyone know if Kubota bx rims will fit the Massey?

 

[4570Man]

The first thing they do before foam filling is drill holes to vent the foam.

I think that’s to vent the air while the foam displaces it. The ones I’ve had foamed came back with nails plugging the hole.

 

[ruffdog]

Anyone know if Kubota bx rims will fit the Massey?

It looks like they are a 4x3.5 bolt pattern.

Amazon.com: MowerPartsGroup (1) Front Wheel Fits Kubota BX2350D BX2360 BX2370 BX2380 Replaces K2581-18180 : Automotive

 

[tacticalturnip]

Take a look into R14's or Carlisle Versa-Turfs, you'll be happy to spend the money.

 

[Skeletor]

Take a look into R14's or Carlisle Versa-Turfs, you'll be happy to spend the money.

Can I get a different type of tire from the rear as long as their the same size as the previous tire? My rears are loaded with rim guard. I’d rather not mess with that.

 

[tacticalturnip]

Can I get a different type of tire from the rear as long as their the same size as the previous tire? My rears are loaded with rim guard. I’d rather not mess with that.

Ugh, I missed that! You'd be wanting to replace all four, but with filled rears you'd probably just want to buy new rear rims for the new tires and sell off the fluid filled rears.

Thus negating any convenience or savings.

Well, if you find yourself wanting new tires period- they're the way to go.

 

[Skeletor]

Ugh, I missed that! You'd be wanting to replace all four, but with filled rears you'd probably just want to buy new rear rims for the new tires and sell off the fluid filled rears.

Thus negating any convenience or savings.

Well, if you find yourself wanting new tires period- they're the way to go.

I ran the tire to the local tire shop. They said they may be able to patch it and tube it. I’m still waiting to hear back from them. I can get the same tires on eBay for 120 for 2 so I may do that I don’t know yet. I don’t want to buy 4 tires at this time.

 

[tacticalturnip]

I definitely understand, but when the time does come- give them a look, you'll never regret it.

 

[Skeletor]

I definitely understand, but when the time does come- give them a look, you'll never regret it.

I asked the dealer about them when I got the tractor. I think it was a scenario where he just didn’t want to do it so he talked me into there turfs that were already in the tractor. That’s not normally like me usually when buying stuff I’m pretty hard nosed in getting what I want.

I just got back getting the tire they tubes it for 39 bucks. Hopefully it lasts. I’ll probably order tires just in case.

 

[ruffdog]

Notice how going to 6 ply from 4 ply gains you 225 lbs of load and ups your max pressure from 22 to 32lbs. When looking at your tire pictures, you have really been working your sidewalls. At least move up to a 6 ply....you won't regret it.

Multi-Trac C/S Tire

 

[Skeletor]

Notice how going to 6 ply from 4 ply gains you 225 lbs of load and ups your max pressure from 22 to 32lbs. When looking at your tire pictures, you have really been working your sidewalls. At least move up to a 6 ply....you won't regret it.

Multi-Trac C/S Tire

I’ll post a pic of the other front tires sidewall. Yeah I’ve def been working it. I take a full bucket of 3”minus. It’s as much as it wants to lift up. I’ve probably taken hundreds of buckets so far. With my firewood racks I made it maxes out lift capacity moving those too. So I could get those tires you linked out in the front and still keep my regular rear tires?

 

[tacticalturnip]

I asked the dealer about them when I got the tractor. I think it was a scenario where he just didn’t want to do it so he talked me into there turfs that were already in the tractor. That’s not normally like me usually when buying stuff I’m pretty hard nosed in getting what I want.

I just got back getting the tire they tubes it for 39 bucks. Hopefully it lasts. I’ll probably order tires just in case.

I'm curious what the salesman said to dissuade you away from hybrid tires. I initially had R4's on my Deere 1025R when I purchased it, when the Carlisle Versa-Turfs came out I followed them pretty closely, and was quite impressed; I picked a set up from Miller Tire and had a local shop install them. Night and day, better performance all-around, and definitely better on the lawn than the industrials. Most impressed with their performance in mud and snow though, they were exceptional. When I sold the Deere for something larger I made up my mind on R14's, and when a dealer dismissed my wants I dismissed that dealer.

 

[ruffdog]

I’ll post a pic of the other front tires sidewall. Yeah I’ve def been working it. I take a full bucket of 3”minus. It’s as much as it wants to lift up. I’ve probably taken hundreds of buckets so far. With my firewood racks I made it maxes out lift capacity moving those too. So I could get those tires you linked out in the front and still keep my regular rear tires?

Your OEM tires are only rated for 780 lb load and that is lower than the 4 ply multi-tracs. No wonder you are squishing them to the rims.

GRASS MASTER

 

[pmsmechanic]

So I could get those tires you linked out in the front and still keep my regular rear tires?

Yes Only I would look for a 6 ply tire.

 

[airbiscuit]

Ask a tire shop if a Boot and Tube would do the trick.