M7060 Tire Choices

[hseII]

I went with radials and cost was $330.00 they are some big tires and put a very large footprint on the ground, worked well with 2K on the pallet driving around on sod, did a 20 mile drive on the highway and they were only warm and are filled with water, didn't need any more ballast to pick up 2k.

I wish I’d went Radials with my 7060 rather than the standard R4.

 

[hseII]

Ok thanks. That's what I wanted is the 30" Radial but it isn't listed as an option unless you get the cast rear Rims. Are yours Goodyear?

Cast is the way to go.

 

[RoyKing]

My dealer checked with factory to see if radials versus the industrial tires would hold up the order, and radials were in stock and I only paid his price for the difference.

 

[Herkypilot]

R1 standard tires on my M7060 with cast centers and filled. Moved the rear wheels out to just inside the maximum spread. It feels very solid.

 

[ddgood]

Thanks for all the replies. I think i will go with the radial goodyear 34" for the rears, just a little concerned about the added height.

Kind of late post but the tires on the 34" rims are less than 3/4" diameter taller than the 30" cast tires.

Size: 420/75R34: ( (420 X 75 X 2 / 2540 ) + 34 = 58.8 inches tall.

Size: 420/85R30: ( (420 X 85 X 2 / 2540 ) + 30 = 58.1 inches tall.

 

[cedarstump]

Kind of late post but the tires on the 34" rims are less than 3/4" diameter taller than the 30" cast tires.

Size: 420/75R34: ( (420 X 75 X 2 / 2540 ) + 34 = 58.8 inches tall.

Size: 420/85R30: ( (420 X 85 X 2 / 2540 ) + 30 = 58.1 inches tall.

Thanks, that good to know

 

[RoyKing]

Question then is which is better the high profile Yokohama tire or low profile Goodyear.

Which will put more tire in touch with the ground?

 

[RoyKing]

Messick's has new video to help with Goodyear VS Yokohama radial tire. The Goodyear is supposed to be a better road tire with some loss of traction but better on turf.

 

[Turbys_1700]

I have 480/70R30 radials on my T4.75. This is the first tractor that I've run with radials. I like them. You will too. All of the accolades and positives stated in this thread and others are spot on. IMHO they are worth the added expense.

 

[cedarstump]

To follow up on my tire questions. I purchased the M7060 with the radial tires, got delivered yesterday. Love the wide front tires, looks good, very pleased with my decision. Thanks for all the comments.

 

[ovrszd]

Pics or it didn't happen.....

 

[cedarstump]

 

[ovrszd]

Yes!!!! That looks great!!!! Tell me again what sizes they are??? Thanks for the pic!!!

 

[ovrszd]

Unless you need it that narrow for attachments, I'd suggest setting them out a notch or two. It will handle much better and ride better. Less flop from side to side.

That tractor doesn't even look like a 70 with those tires!!!

 

[cedarstump]

Yes!!!! That looks great!!!! Tell me again what sizes they are??? Thanks for the pic!!!

FRONT - 320/85R20 R1W ALCE FRMPRO
REAR - 420/85R30 R1W ALCE FRMPRO

 

[cedarstump]

Unless you need it that narrow for attachments, I'd suggest setting them out a notch or two. It will handle much better and ride better. Less flop from side to side.

That tractor doesn't even look like a 70 with those tires!!!

Yeah wanted the narrowest setting due to my spacing of the Rows. Rear span is still 74"

 

[ovrszd]

FRONT - 320/85R20 R1W ALCE FRMPRO
REAR - 420/85R30 R1W ALCE FRMPRO

That's the size I'm running on the front of my 9540, except in 24".

 

[dbchaplin03]

CedarStump or all actual owners. I’m getting ready to place an order for my new M7060 as soon as i make a tire decision. I was sold on Radials and still kind of am. Wanted to get your opinions on which tire choice would be best for thorns and puncture protection? We have cleared close to 100 honey and black locust trees and they did a real number to my skid steer tires.

Would the radials hold up well? Better than R-4s? Also they are now offering the radial R-14s as well. I’m looking for something that won’t destroy the ground as bad as bias. Just sold a 35hp tractor with R-1 cookie cutters and my skid steer... Replacing both with this M-7060 but the thorns going through this brand new.. Expensive radials makes me cringe. Any thoughts?

 

[cedarstump]

I love my radial tires and the wide stance that doesn't compact the fresh plowed ground I am working. I have not been around many thorns but with the deep tread they would have to be long to penetrate the tire.

 

[TexasBoy]

I have the radials also but have no experience with thorns, sorry. But for hay production and light tillage they are working just fine.