Tires BX R4 tire replacement source?

[RayBo]

Hi all,
I have topped off the air in my front tires many times, but this go around air is hissing out through a sidewall puncture - tried slime, but not good for sidewall as it flexes so much.. also a bit of a bubble in the area so I think the (barley worn) tire is done. I was surprised how hard it is to find replacement tires from a dedicated tire source, even online! My two local Kubota dealers did not stock and would reluctantly order them.. The one local tire place could order a Carlisle but could not validate it would be an R4 because he had not pictures available. I ordered a replacement from Messicks, they had it in stock and they are always great.. however the dealer tire is a bit pricey and then there's shipping and all. So, for next go around, does anyone know of a good online source or local place in Fairfield cty, CT to get R4's for out BX's?

T-I-A..

 

[bp fick]

Hi all,
I have topped off the air in my front tires many times, but this go around air is hissing out through a sidewall puncture - tried slime, but not good for sidewall as it flexes so much.. also a bit of a bubble in the area so I think the (barley worn) tire is done. I was surprised how hard it is to find replacement tires from a dedicated tire source, even online! My two local Kubota dealers did not stock and would reluctantly order them.. The one local tire place could order a Carlisle but could not validate it would be an R4 because he had not pictures available. I ordered a replacement from Messicks, they had it in stock and they are always great.. however the dealer tire is a bit pricey and then there's shipping and all. So, for next go around, does anyone know of a good online source or local place in Fairfield cty, CT to get R4's for out BX's?

T-I-A..

I've bought wheels and tires through Kubota Whole Goods cheaper than I could buy just a tire somewhere. Pick 'em up, mount em, done.

Bought 4 BX wheel/tires combo for $400. Pretty good, I think, I dunno.

 

[RayBo]

Wow - that is a good price.. I just learned what "whole goods" is and wish the parts guy mentioned that as an option. a front tire shipped to me is just over $100.. plus I got to get is mounted still!

 

[RayBo]

Just to say thanks again for that tip.. I was able to cancel my "tire only" order (thank you, Messick's - you are a pleasure to deal with as always) and order a single tire w/wheel with a whole goods order at significant savings and no need to unmount/mount the replacement. Awesome!