Tire Selection Replacement tire ? for front 8.3x16

[JonBarleycorn]

Greetings all,

I am looking for replacement front tires (Firestone 8.3x16 tubeless currently) and don't see a lot out there. Dealer says they now replace with a 8x16 supplied by Farm Bureau ($175). I do see two immediate choices from Ken Jones; one a Goodyear Power Torque (in stock) and an OTR Traction Master (not in stock). they are both @ $210 and both 6 ply.

I am not keen on going to a smaller tire for the possible ratio difference and support in soft soil, though .3" may not make such a difference.

Given my usage, is there an advantage to any of these tires? I am leaning towards the 8.3x16 but wonder about quality of either.

I use my Kubota in hilly country scraping gravel roads, moving snow, firewood, mowing and whatever else you can find to do with the loader. So far, the Firestone R-1 has served me well, except on ice when I put chains on front, which is simpler.

Thanks!

 

[millertire]

8.3-16 & 8-16 are interchangeable tires. 8.3 is the width from sidewall to sidewall, 8 is the tread width. The tires are 31.3" tall.

See link: Tractor Tires Compact - 8-16 - m. e. MILLER tire

 

[yomax4]

Check E-bay.. Lots of choices with free shipping. There some aggressive tread designs too.. May not be exactly what you want but many are designed for back hoes. I bought a set that were .5 narrower than mine but made up for it in tread design.

 

[RickB]

Been installing 8-16R-1's on Ford 2120 front axles for years; no ill effects.