Will 26s fit under the fenders of a 1650?
 

I have searched through the archives and haven't found an answer to this specific tire question. Will 26X12X12 ags fit under the fenders of my 1650. I have an old set of 23X10.50X12 turfs on it, but would like to move to ags. I'd like the extra width of the 26X12s, but don't know whether they'll fit under the fenders. Anybody tried it?

I would also like to get a narrower set of ags for moving earth and snow. Will 26 or 23X8.50s (depending on the answer to the above) work on the 8.50 width rims?

There is plenty on the ag vs turf question.:beatdeadhorse:

TTH

Measure how much room there is between the turf tire and your fender.. subtract 1.5 inches and it should tell you how much space the 26 will leave you with..(26-23)/2 =1.5...

My gut feeling is there should be plenty of room..

If you are concerned about the inner sidewall hitting do the same calculation with 10.5 and 12 inch width, should be 3/4 inch more tire to stick out from where it does now.

Either tire will work on the 8.5 rim, altho the narrow rim will tend to make the tread on the ag tire convex rather than flat. if you are entering garden tractor pulls you will do better with a wider rim.

I wouldn't bother with two sets tho.. either size will work fine, especially if you add weight.

In order for them to fit, you'll have to raise the fenders. I've seen it done. Maybe, some of the guys who know more about this, will chime in. :beerchug:

Of course you could always go for EIGHT tires....:bigthink:

http://www.xtrememotorworks.com/Coup...4x4%20001b.jpg

We had to raise the fender on this tractor to get 26-12-12 ag tires to work.
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You will have clearence problems where the fender angles down to the foot rest.

I would consider getting 23-10.50-12 ag tires for your 1650. You have ther correct rims for 23-10.50-12 ag tires. The best rim for 23-8.50-12 tires is a 7 inch wide rims.

This was my plow crew in 2008:
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Rear view:
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My Son's 86:
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My 100. It has 23-8.50-12 tires on it.
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s...Info/t0707.jpg
My 149. It has 23-8.50-12 tires on it. I run a dual on the left side.
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Which tire works best???
The 23-8.50-12 gives me the best traction when moving earth and snow.The wider tires will need more weight to get the same amount weight (pounds per square inch) to the ground. I have plowed snow with 10.50 and 8.50 ags.....8.50 ags had better traction.

My 149 has a set of 23-10.50-12 turfs that I run during the summer and 23-8.50-12 ag tires I use for plow days and snow removal in the winter time. I don't like to run ag tires on the road....the road is hard on the bars/lugs on a ag tire.

If you want the width without worrying about the height you can get 24x12x12's. Carlisle, Kenda and Trackmaster all make them in that size.

CubQuest,
I did not know they made tires in that size, I will have to check this out.
:Thanks: for the info.

Here ya go Diz, there's some on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/2-CARLISLE-TIRES...#ht_1390wt_754

http://cgi.ebay.com/24x12-00-12-24x1...3#ht_500wt_698

http://cgi.ebay.com/24x12-12-24-12-1...#ht_2606wt_680

Thanks CubQuest.
I cant believe i have never seen these before :bash2:

There we go! That middle link is what I'm talking about! They also show a 23X10.50X12 in that same tire. Thanks!

From what everyone says, I'll probably be best off, for my needs, sticking with the 23X10.50. With some weight it will handle my occasional snow and dirt chores, while having enough width to handle mowing without doing damage to the lawn. And I won't have to worry about fender clearance.