DK50SE HST Cab

IslandTractor · Sep 23, 2013

murphy1244 said:
If it is stock Kioti there should be valve protectors on there.

I know they are present on the front wheels. Wasn't so sure about the back wheels though. If so it is rather surprising that protected valves inside the deep dish of the wheel could be torn out. I've been driving back and forth in brush for five years with mine and never had a flat.

IslandTractor · Sep 23, 2013

murphy1244 said:
If it is stock Kioti there should be valve protectors on there.

I know they are present on the front wheels. Wasn't so sure about the back wheels though. If so it is rather surprising that protected valves inside the deep dish of the wheel could be torn out. I've been driving back and forth in brush for five years with mine and never had a flat.

k0ua · Sep 23, 2013

murphy1244 said:
If it is stock Kioti there should be valve protectors on there.

mine has them on all 4 wheels

murphy1244 · Sep 23, 2013

k0ua said:
mine has them on all 4 wheels

I don't have them on the back wheels

IslandTractor · Sep 23, 2013

murphy1244 said:
I don't have them on the back wheels

That is my recollection as well. The valve stems are pretty well protected in back with the wheels set for wide stance but I suppose it is still a potential vulnerability.

k0ua · Sep 23, 2013

This is a lousy photo, but here is mine.. note R4 tires and valve stem guard.

King of the Road · Sep 23, 2013

It was a front tire. It has stem protectors, but the stem stuck out 1/2" past the protector.

The new tire was $155 from my local shop. That beat the cheapest internet price by $30 plus shipping.

It made me sick to replace a brand new tire.

I asked about foam filling and it was $200 each for the fronts! No thanks. It would be nice to have foam. Flat tires have always plagued my Bobcat/backhoes and now tractor.

rmorey · Sep 23, 2013

My CK had them all round, but the DK doesnt have any. Wonder if its the R1 rims Kioti uses?

Poopdeck Pappy · Sep 30, 2013

My DK50SE is ready for delivery except that the dealer is waiting on the grapple, which was supposed to be there today.

Mine has the valve stem protectors on the fronts but not the rear. Odd. Oh, and my tires are R4's.