Kernopelli - That's just what I was thinking, the chain I already have, get a couple of quick links and I'll be much better off than before...like everyone else I'm working on a budget here
Good eye! the right lift arm is bent a bit but not enough to keep things from functioning proper, so it goes on the list
I have priced tires from everyone since I'm cheap enough to travel if the deal is sweet enough. A dealer 2-1/2 hours away took a new set of 18.4-30's off of a customer's new tractor before he even took it home, because he wanted R4's and a different wheel...he's going to sell me tires and wheels for $400 each, and my brother lives 30 minutes away so I'll visit him while I'm there.
I know I only ruined 1 tire, but I have always thought/heard that replacing only one tire would wear out the new one early...besides that will give me a spare for when I have more "learning" to do.
Not too sure if the wheels will fit my tractor, but I'm thinking - If it fits, great, new wheels and tires for cheaper than I can buy just tires. If the wheels don't mate up then I'll change the tires out and...anybody want to buy some new wheels

