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Here's a couple pics I found.

Are the Tru Powers really that much taller? Or is that probably a different size?

http://i.ebayimg.com/06/!Bre09CwB2k~...q4Nvw~~_12.JPG

These look cool too

http://gardentractortalk.com/forums/...2894029331.jpg

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Originally Posted by o---o (Post 322605)

The Tru Powers are taller than the deestones, and the Firestones are even taller, 23.3" in the 23X10.50 and 26.6" in the 26x12.

I have a brand new set of deestones and a brand new set of tru powers and both are 23x8.50s, both are mounted with 10lbs of air in them. There's almost no difference in size, the deestones are about a 1/4" taller and the tru powers are a 1/4" wider. Here's a pic

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Originally Posted by olds45512 (Post 322615)

Thanks for posting the pics of the tires inflated. I mow at a steep angle on a ditch and have had the high-side tire come up off the ground before nearly rolling the tractor over, so from your pic I think the Tru Power would be a better choice since it's more squared off.

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Originally Posted by Vin122 (Post 322573)

Set some 10.5 and you'll never look back. I've had all from the small 6-12s to 26x12x12s and they all work. The 10.5s is what I have on 2 of my wideframes, my opinion they look the best on wideframe Cubs and will look the best on your newer Cub Cadet. Here'a a few pics of different AG tires, which brand Ag Tire is best I don't know - I like them all, maybe some better than others. I guess I'd buy Firestones or Tru Powers if money was not an object, most of mine have been from finding a deal here and there. Only ones I've bought brand new were the 10.5 Duros no the back of the Model 100

I used to have 10.50s on the back. I take an 8.50 any day....especially when it comes to mold board plowing. A 10.50 wide tire doesn't fit in the furrow and will cause pin breakage in the driveshaft.

I could care less on how cool the wider tire looks. I want traction. I want a better preforming tire which in my book is an 2 ply 8.50.

I've been there done that with the big tires-raised suspension on pick up trucks. It tales lots of extra weight to make those tires hook......good way to break driveline parts.

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Originally Posted by Merk (Post 322642)

I'm with you Dale. Most of my tractors have ags. I hate the 10.50's for anything other than mowing or tilling, and that is just for the flotation. For traction, the 8.50's or even the 6.50's do better. When I plowed with my 125 and an 8" plow, the 6.50's far outperformed the 8.50's. Mainly because the 8.50's didn't fit well in the furrow with that small plow. I'll reiterate again what you said: I could give a crap less how it looks, I want traction. Looks are for cars. Tractors are about function. :beerchug:

I have a set of those backward rims too. Has the sears tires on them which hooked will in the snow. I prefer the looks of skinny tires myself and will be going that way soon. Have the wide turfs for mowing so ags will be for all the rest.

The "skinny tire" favored opinions start coming in now, but I've already ordered some 10.50's. Hopefully they'll be ok for what I do

I have a pair of 6 ply 23/10.50/12 Deestones and I really like them, especially for $113 tax and all at a local tire dealer.

I'm buying local also. He said $65 each and I asked him what brand they are and he said Carlisle. He does mostly farm and truck tires, so he's going to add washer fluid to them too, although I don't know how much more $.