Tires for 2016 Kubota BX25D

[5030]

The issue with mix and match tires on a fwa tractor (or 4 wheel drive as it's referred) to is the lead-lag ratio and how it impacts the front driveline even when not in 4wd.

You have to maintain the correct lead-lag ratio or you'll eventually have issues with the front drive.

Better be sitting down on tire prices. I just re shod one of my M9000 Kubota's (lots bigger than what you have, with Trelleborg radials and it was almost 6 grand for shoes. heck of a bite.

 

[homey53]

The issue with mix and match tires on a fwa tractor (or 4 wheel drive as it's referred) to is the lead-lag ratio and how it impacts the front driveline even when not in 4wd.

You have to maintain the correct lead-lag ratio or you'll eventually have issues with the front drive.

Better be sitting down on tire prices. I just re shod one of my M9000 Kubota's (lots bigger than what you have, with Trelleborg radials and it was almost 6 grand for shoes. heck of a bite.

Yes that's way bigger than my little BX tractor, but still, I think there's a lot more to this than I envisioned. I think I'll just stay with the R4s, and myabe just replace the leaker. Thanks for your reply.

 

[Carl_NH]

If you have a "leaker" try replacing the valve stem unless you have done that already. The next thing is a bent rim or dirt in the bead which is hard to clean. I had dirt on my front R4 left side outside bead when I ran it low on air. So pried it back cleaned the rim and tire, then applied a bead of rubber tire sealant to the rim and tire and reseated - all good now.

 

[homey53]

If you have a "leaker" try replacing the valve stem unless you have done that already. The next thing is a bent rim or dirt in the bead which is hard to clean. I had dirt on my front R4 left side outside bead when I ran it low on air. So pried it back cleaned the rim and tire, then applied a bead of rubber tire sealant to the rim and tire and reseated - all good now.

The last time I took it to the shop, they said it was the valve stem and they replaced it. They said they "got it" that time. It's no different, though. I add air weekly. I bought a JACO low tire air pressure gauge, to track it. I believe the rim is bent or deformed. It'll go back again this week. Thanks for your reply.

 

[number two]

I'm looking forward to hear what the dealer has to offer for tires with or without rims.
Good Luck!

 

[Jim_in_PA]

If you are planning on using your BX25D for working the ground, I'll suggest you stick with the R4s or Ag tires. Turf tires have very poor traction for that kind of activity...my original BX2200 with FEL had them and it was horrible. When I replaced it a year later with a BX22, I went with the Ag tires and it was like night and day. I have not had much issue with turf damage over the past 20 years. Do keep in mind I don't mow with the tractor. I have a ZTR for that.

 

[homey53]

If you are planning on using your BX25D for working the ground, I'll suggest you stick with the R4s or Ag tires. Turf tires have very poor traction for that kind of activity...my original BX2200 with FEL had them and it was horrible. When I replaced it a year later with a BX22, I went with the Ag tires and it was like night and day. I have not had much issue with turf damage over the past 20 years. Do keep in mind I don't mow with the tractor. I have a ZTR for that.

Thanks Jim. Lots of good reasons to stay with R4s

 

[tacticalturnip]

I would take a look at R14's or Carlisle Versa-Turfs, especially over R4's.

 

[homey53]

I would take a look at R14's or Carlisle Versa-Turfs, especially over R4's.

Thank you, I will.

 

[ultrarunner]

I was having my plans put on hold too many times due to tire issues…

My solution was foam filling… no more flats or adding air to pump up.

Foam is by the pound so small tires are less due to size… a bonus is more stability with added weight close to the ground.