Tires New tires for my BX

[vanb]

http://www.carlisletransportationproducts.com/product/tires/ag-construction/Tires19

I've got a 2006 bx2350. I got talked out of getting the R4's when I bought it. The turfs have been OK, but I do a lot of FEL, box scraper work. I also have hills on my land and the turfs slip easily If the grass is even the slightest bit wet. Last year when I started brush hogging the ATV trails on our 200 acres, my turfs had to go. I got stuck a few times and way too much tires spinning and close calls even in 4WD. I found these new tires from Carlise (wt300) they are supposed to be a turf friendly R4, I ordered them last week. I'm hoping they will be a good compromise for mowing (3 acres) and all the other work where I need more traction ( less sidewall flex). I'll get them mounted up next week and post some pics. They only come in the 26/12r12 and 18/8.5r10

 

[robertm]

http://www.carlisletransportationproducts.com/product/tires/ag-construction/Tires19 I've got a 2006 bx2350. I got talked out of getting the R4's when I bought it. The turfs have been OK, but I do a lot of FEL, box scraper work. I also have hills on my land and the turfs slip easily If the grass is even the slightest bit wet. Last year when I started brush hogging the ATV trails on our 200 acres, my turfs had to go. I got stuck a few times and way too much tires spinning and close calls even in 4WD. I found these new tires from Carlise (wt300) they are supposed to be a turf friendly R4, I ordered them last week. I'm hoping they will be a good compromise for mowing (3 acres) and all the other work where I need more traction ( less sidewall flex). I'll get them mounted up next week and post some pics. They only come in the 26/12r12 and 18/8.5r10

I hope those are stock diameter tires if you plan to use 4WD. If not, you are looking for some gear case and tranny issues.

 

[bxkubota]

I think those are a nice looking tire. And conveniently available in a BX stock size.

 

[kcender]

Nice looking tires.It will be interesting to read your review on them.

 

[HeLa]

nice find. curious to hear your results, primarily regarding mowing and snow traction.

i've seen the damage that my neighbor's bx with r4's does to his lawn when it is even the least bit wet, and for this reason i went with turfs when buying mine (i mow with the bx, he has a ztr). as you know, the turfs are nice and easy on the lawn and also excellent in snow, until it gets icy and the chains have to come out. my machine sees 99% of its hours finish mowing

 

[BX23D]

i've seen the damage that my neighbor's bx with r4's does to his lawn when it is even the least bit wet, and for this reason i went with turfs when buying mine (i mow with the bx, he has a ztr). as you know, the turfs are nice and easy on the lawn and also excellent in snow, until it gets icy and the chains have to come out. my machine sees 99% of its hours finish mowing

I have Kubota's R4 on my BX23TLB and you are right, if the ground is just a little to wet, I leave a very interesting pattern in the lawn. Yes, they are lawn safe, so they say. I still think R4's are the best "all round tire" unless all you do is cut grass.

 

[vanb]

We have a lot of snow up here, but i don't use my tractor for snow removal and it's going to be a long time before the grass needs mowing. They'll get tested cleaning up downed trees in the woods, once the snow melts. I was going to get a new set of rims so I could keep my turfs ( just in case) but $70 a piece for the rear rims killed that thought. I could've bought a set of R4's with rims from Kubota whole goods for what these tires cost, but... You want what you want.

 

[vanb]

Well, they came in and I got them mounted and on my tractor. Getting the rear tires on is a PITA, it's hard to line up the holes, hold the tire up/steady and get the lots I at the same time. they couldn't get the rear tires to not leak, so they now have tubes in them. The description for these tires is, a turf friendly skid steer tire, but they look more like a R1/R4 hybrid.

 

[polarred21]

Good looking tires. Give a report back on any yard damage when mowing etc.....

 

[94BULLITT]

How do you like the tires? I know Carlisle is a OE supplier to JD. I had a set of Carlisle tires on the front off a mower and the tread was crooked, it was hard to keep it straight.The tire shop may have been selling seconds, they are known for that on car tires. Are these tires good? My neighbors 1025r has Carlisle tires on it.

 

[skyhook]

The description for these tires is, a turf friendly skid steer tire, but they look more like a R1/R4 hybrid.

I agree, those are nice looking tires, nice tread design to them.

 

[vanb]

I'll get a chance to try them out this weekend moving some snow piles to speed up the melting. I won't be on the lawn though, way to mushy and the hay field/ forest is under water from the spring thaw. The turf tires that came on it were Carlise, after 8 years they still weren't that worn, but I just got tired of sliding around. I thought about getting the tires like they have on the 4wd Deere 758, but I think they were only 2 ply. My lawn isn't the greatest ( rock hard clay, no sprinkler system) but I don't want to tear it up.

 

[DB Pilot]

Vanb,

I had ag (R1) tires put on my 2001 BX2200 when I bought it. Have never had a lawn problem with them, but I have with other tractors that had turf tires that would spin out. So Here I am with 13 years experience mowing my lawn in wet, damp and dry conditions and no problems and a nice lawn. I also had the rear tires loaded with CaCl ballast. I think ag tires aerate the lawn. If a lawn is wet any tire will leave marks as well as the mower deck wheels. they disappear pretty quickly. You won't regret your decision to go with the R4's. :thumbsup: I am in clay also.

 

[polarred21]

How are these tires performing? Probably not mowing grass up there yet are ya.....

 

[vanb]

I'm not mowing yet. A week ago they go they go 14" of new snow 20 miles north of me, luckily all I saw was heavy rain. I have used my tractor to move some wood and other light work. I think they will be fine once things dry out more. If the grass is wet they do a bit more damage than my turfs if you spin the tires, but not a big deal. I think a big difference on this tread pattern compared to R4's is that they are rounded at the edge wall of the tire, which should reduce tearing the grass when turning. I'm more excited to see the difference in traction once I start cutting the ATV trails on our 200 acres.

 

[Scooby074]

Any updates on the WT300's? Im considering them for my ZD zero turn because of heavy clay ground too. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...slile-at101-24x12-12-chevron.html#post4135900 Not much online about these tires at all!!!

 

[scsherman]

I bought a set of these for my Deutz Allis 1920 which is a heavy duty garden tractor and have been very pleased. They worked great in the snow on fairly level driveway without chains and can go on the grass without tearing it up. I can even use my steering brakes for tight (15") turns on dry grass without damage. IF you have a machine with 12" rims that can handle the 26" diameter, these seem to be the best all around tires out there. I have used lawn tractors but this is my first heavy duty machine and looked around at everything before settling on these. I got them filled with Rim guard for extra weight when using attachments like snowplow, snowblower, tiller, and moldboard plow. I have never gotten stuck and barely touch the differential lock which is night and day from using the turf savers that it came with. The only problem I had was ordering them, and two different online orders I placed were unable to be filled, but I contacted a local Carlisle dealer and he was able to sort out the order with his supplier. I think because they are a new item, not everyone has the stock codes correct.

 

[CNeubauer]

Just found this thread but we put the WT300s on our ZD326 this spring and couldn't be happier with them, lots of traction yet very gentle on the grass. On wet ground or slopes the mower handles so much better you'd swear it's a different machine.