Nanco and Deestone tires are shorter than even a set of turf tires. Way shorter than the other lugs.

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those are very similar in price and tread to the Deestones I have now

Yeah, which is why they don't look that great or perform very well in soft or loose soil. (as I have found out)

Thank you sir! That boy can ride backwards in his carseat going 55pmh down a curvy two lane backroad, and STILL spot every tractor we pass on the side of the road. I know that cause every time we pass one he yells "TRACTOR!!!':beerchug:

I'm thinking of going with a 23x10.5 as they would have less of a tendency to dig holes being a wider tire.
Also the 10.5 width have deeper lugs than the 8.5 according to the specs I have found (for tru power and firestone at least).
the only problem is the pictures I have seen of the tru power 10.5 look kind of lame compared tru power 8.5.
which brings me back around to the firestone, but at $145 a pop that seems a bit excessive

tru power 23x10.5
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tru power 23x8.5
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see what I mean?
the edge of the lug is much less defined on the wider tire.
kind of dumb looking if you ask me.

The 23x8.5-12 cost you $162 and the 23x10.5-12 cost you $240 with free shipping from Summit , that's a $78 expense. Don't forget to add the shipping cost if you order from m.e.Millers, Miller shipping quote are very high.:bigeyes:

My local TSC are asking $99 each for the 23 x 10.5 x 12 Hi-Run ag tire. I thought this price is too high.

I did have a new set of Carlisle Tru Power but sold them to a former member here before I got to use them. Any new tire is going to be better than an old, worn tire. So, with out offence to the group, I'd suggest finding a bar tire with in your budget that is going to provide service, and for the cool factor.

Fact is, garden tractor rubber is altogether to expensive!!

Agreed!!:biggrin2::biggrin2: In fact it seems all tires big, small, auto, truck etc have all gone out of sight!!:bash2::bash2: