Tires Makin' a rice tire user friendly

[64f100]

Am I the only one to ever take a "saws-all" and remove about 2 thirds of each lug (I call 'em paddles) from my rear (rice) tires? About a month ago I had some time one Sat. afternoon and went to work on them. I wish I had done it 4 or 5 years ago. It really makes a difference in the condition of my driveway and the rest of my property, after the tractor passes. I still have plenty of traction. I have 2wd so front to rear ratio is not involved. I think the tractor looks better too.

 

[mark777]

I've thought of doing that...but just not brave enough. Do you have a picture?

Mark

 

[HoyeTractor]

We have been taking some of those tires to a local place that does recaps for big truck tires. They can cut them down to just about any depth you want. Looks really nice. I think, if I remember right, it cost around $10 per tire to get it done.

Aaron
Parts@HoyeTractor.com
(940)592-0181

 

[silverdollar6]

I was wondering if that was possible, I have 4wheel drive so it will take me all day. how much do you take off?

 

[roxynoodle]

Might be a good idea for me too since I put the R1s on the front. We have had amazing amounts of rain since summer and the stuff we got this week just isn't soaking in anymore. My tractor is making holes and ruts all over my yard and driveway. In fact, someone today asked me what all the rectangular holes were in the driveway and I had to say, "Charlie did it." Yeah, I named it Charlie.

 

[Gizmo36]

You talking about me again roxynoodle.LOL

 

[64f100]

I took a couple of pics. Yes, if your up close and looking you can tell it's a less than factory job. However I am so glad I did it. Way less marks on the driveway. Looking at the tires again I would say I removed about an inch. I tried to approximate the amount with my finger in one shot. I did not use a jig or even a ruler. I only eyeballed it. No 2 cuts are the exact same, but it works for me. Three feet away and it looks fine.

 

[silverdollar6]

Do you have a picture of a rear tire side view?

 

[YanmarFever]

Looks great !
what kind of saw did you use ? I had once had a customer that did the same as you , he used a sawsall and he would dip the blade in oil in between cuts.

 

[roxynoodle]

Might be a good idea for me too since I put the R1s on the front. We have had amazing amounts of rain since summer and the stuff we got this week just isn't soaking in anymore. My tractor is making holes and ruts all over my yard and driveway. In fact, someone today asked me what all the rectangular holes were in the driveway and I had to say, "Charlie did it." Yeah, I named it Charlie.

Guess I need to clarify that it wasn't our fellow poster Gizmo (whose name is Charlie) who made holes in my driveway, but rather a certain Yanmar tractor. Sorry, Charlie!