Tires Turf Tires on 1401D

[mowingcorey]

I did a search and read about putting truck tires on a 1401D to use as turf tires. Sounds like a great idea to me. I read to use 265/75/R16 on the rear and 155R12 on front. First of all I can't find 155R12 - is there a missing middle number in that tire number? Also, will using these 2 tires change my tire ratio and therefore and not work well in 4wd (twist gears)? I am a newcomer to all of this, so I'm sorry if these questions seem dumb. Thanks for all your help.

 

[jimstractors]

I used to use 155-r12 on my 1977 Honda Civic. If they still make them, maybe they are 155-SR12 now.

 

[KubotaBling]

The S isn't the speed rating is it? Or possibly Snow tire? R stands for radial i bet. I wouldn't advice adding wrong size tires only to a 2wd 1st thing someone will do is put it in 4wd or you'll need 4wd and then you'll be up a creek i bet you can find aftermarket rims or tires to fit your wheels or get a set of all 4 rims,tires pretty cheap cheaper than buying another transmission shaft.

 

[LLove]

The 155-12 tires, radial and belted as from the 70's small cars, and dont forget trailers, work well for me.
I remember that thread about using the Pickup tires as replacements for the 8-16's on the rear also.
Something to consider is the fact that not all brands are the same, Diameter or rolling circumfrence
Loaded, and at the same pressure.
Goodyear's 5-12 ag was smaller than stock, gave me Torque wind up on hard soil. Even with more air.
The 155-12's,studded and unstudded, no Wind-up,even on pavement and 4wd.
Bridgestone's 5-12 ag, the OEM tire, no Wind-up at anytime.
So if you go with the "auto-truck" tires, Mark your existing tires,and starting point on the ground.
Go exactly 1 revolution with the tires,properly inflated, then measure the distance traveled.
After mounting the replacement tires, do the same thing for them.
Adjusting the air pressures up or down will get you where you want the tires to be,if there not too
far off to start with. Then I mark the rim with the pressure I need.
Best of luck,hope you find this helpfull. Lloyd

 

[mowingcorey]

Thanks for the information. Has anyone bought actual 8-16 and 5-12 turf tires (diamond tread?) for their tractors? Can the average person change these tires? I assume one would use the same tube and it's just a matter of taking off the old and putting on the new???

 

[gbirky]

I replaced the 8-16 rice tires on the back of my YM1301D with used 265/75R16 Michelin truck tires. They are almost identical in rolling circumference. I left the 5-12 rice tires on the front because they don't do nearly as much damage to the soft turf as the rear ones did. I have no drivetrain windup even using 4wd on dry pavement (which I don't ever do intentionally).

I attached a photo of my YM1301D with the truck tires, MMM, and loader on (as well as Dad's big helper in the driver's seat).

 

[normde2001]

The easiest way is to measure the circumference around your present front and rear tires. Divide the larger # by the smaller and arrive at a 1 to 1.x or 2.x ratio. Apply this ratio in purchasing new tires, (measure them also). I wouldn't even attempt to change my own tractor tire, front or rear.

 

[YanmarFever]

I have a complete set of turf tires & rims here for a 1401
I have no use for them anymore, I sold the 1401
I will sell them if you want them
They are the diamond tread pattern /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Im in Oregon
Ernie ernie@molalla.net

 

[htiek126]

I have change several sets of front and rear tires with flatbars. Just make certain that you push the tire down to the smaller diameter of the wheel when you are prying the opposite end (same side) of the tire off the wheel. Also, it is difficult to perform without chipping and scratching the paint. If you have the bead broke and you compress the tire, you can easily mask the tire and paint the wheel to fix your mistakes. The big tires are not so bad, it is the little ones that can be really tight.