Zero Turn Tires

RjCorazza · Nov 10, 2021

My zero turn 26x12-12 tires take just over 9 gallons each, for a total weight of 140 lbs of antifreeze. That makes a difference on slopes.

Buggs67 · Nov 12, 2021

RjCorazza said:
My zero turn 26x12-12 tires take just over 9 gallons each, for a total weight of 140 lbs of antifreeze. That makes a difference on slopes.

I agree. An additional 140 lbs is an increase of 17%. Since I don't like these tires and I have a tire groover I am going to groove the heck out of them Before dropping $200 on the AT101 or similiar.

RjCorazza · Nov 12, 2021

Buggs67 said:
I agree. An additional 140 lbs is an increase of 17%. Since I don't like these tires and I have a tire groover I am going to groove the heck out of them Before dropping $200 on the AT101 or similiar.

I have grooved my last 2 R4 tractor tires, which made a big difference in snow. I was tempted to groove the ZT turf tires, but put some chevron type tread tires on my backup diesel mower for banks instead.
Good luck with the grooving… report back!

Buggs67 · Nov 13, 2021

I also grooved my R4s. I don't have pavement but I think it helps.

ruffdog · Nov 13, 2021

If I had R4s, I think there would be black rubber worms all over the place by now.

tradosaurus · Nov 13, 2021

Bar Lug Tire

Buggs67 · Apr 26, 2022

tradosaurus said:
Bar Lug Tire

I think that's what I need. These flat profile turf tread tires spin all the time. I was also wondering if I should add some weight to the rear; steel plates or something.

Are those Carlisle??

tradosaurus · Apr 26, 2022

Buggs67 said:
I think that's what I need. These flat profile turf tread tires spin all the time. I was also wondering if I should add some weight to the rear; steel plates or something.

Are those Carlisle??

I didn't add any weights. Tires have been working great.