What tube for 11.2-16 R1

[Mechanos]

I need a tube for one of my rear tires... 11.2-16 Dyantorque II, but I can't seem to find one specifically called out for this size. I'm sure there's a tube out there that would fit this application. Can anyone help out here?

 

[dfkrug]

You can just use an automotive tube as for a light truck. A 265-16
or 285-16 tube will work fine. Have you tried plugging your leak(s)
externally? I have had lots of success with that method.

 

[Mechanos]

You can just use an automotive tube as for a light truck. A 265-16
or 285-16 tube will work fine. Have you tried plugging your leak(s)
externally? I have had lots of success with that method.

Not possible in this case. Slow leak(s) through weather check cracks very near the bead. A good amount of tread left, so I'd like to get some more use out them before I replace them.

 

[Mechanos]

You can just use an automotive tube as for a light truck. A 265-16
or 285-16 tube will work fine. Have you tried plugging your leak(s)
externally? I have had lots of success with that method.

If memory serves me correctly, a 285/75 R16 tire has a section width of just a little over 11 inches and is just under 33 inches tall. To the best of my searching ablility, an 11.2-16 ag tire has a section width of 11.2 and is about 35.5" tall. So is the 285-16 tube close enough to work? If it is, my local farm supply store has some implement tubes with a heavy duty valve stem that have "33 x 12.50" printed on the side. Do you think these implement tubes will work in my 11.2-16's?

 

[dfkrug]

Do you think these implement tubes will work in my 11.2-16's?

Yeah, in terms of size, you don't have to be right-on for tubes. Those
are plenty-close.

I have purchased 4 new DynaTorque IIs before, and they were
reasonable, but ONLY Goodyear makes that size. And for how long?

 

[Mechanos]

Yeah, in terms of size, you don't have to be right-on for tubes. Those
are plenty-close.

I have purchased 4 new DynaTorque IIs before, and they were
reasonable, but ONLY Goodyear makes that size. And for how long?

Yes, you're right about the tires... Goodyear is the only one I've found that makes that size. As soon as I can scrape up the extra cash, I intend to buy a set of them and stash them away in my basement (climate controlled and no UV) until I finish wearing this set out. That way I'll be assured that I have a replacement set when the time comes. I can get them from a local tire distributor for about $290/ea.

Thanks for the info on the tubes. For $30, I can get a lot more life of the tires I have without having to air up the tire everytime I want to use the tractor. What pressure were you running your DynaTorque II's at? I've been running them at about 12 psi so they will squish out some for a better footprint and better traction.

 

[dfkrug]

What pressure were you running your DynaTorque II's at? I've been running them at about 12 psi so they will squish out some for a better footprint and better traction.

I ran them at the max pressure noted on the sidewall. New, and with
my backhoe always mounted, I got fantastic traction, enough to free up
my stuck Kioti (R4s) a few times. The max is prob 14 or so, as I recall.

It has been several years, but I was able to find an internet tire dealer
in Illinois that sold me DT2s for under $200. Check around.

If you stay off pavement, you should get thousands of hours of life on
new rear tires. (The fronts are cheap, BTW.)

 

[Mechanos]

I ran them at the max pressure noted on the sidewall. New, and with
my backhoe always mounted, I got fantastic traction, enough to free up
my stuck Kioti (R4s) a few times. The max is prob 14 or so, as I recall.

It has been several years, but I was able to find an internet tire dealer
in Illinois that sold me DT2s for under $200. Check around.

If you stay off pavement, you should get thousands of hours of life on
new rear tires. (The fronts are cheap, BTW.)

I believe max. pressure is 18psi on 11.2-16 DT2's.... but I would have to double check. I do not have a backhoe, but am considering loading the rears with RimGaurd as well as carrying a weight box for FEL work.

I had to order front tires for my 955.... 7.00-12 R1's and they were about $100/each. Only ones I could find in short notice were Titans.