[Yosemite Sam]

I have considered loading my front tires, however haven't yet really had the need When I first started pushing snow with my Cubs I was afraid that the front end of the tractor would slide sideways when the blade was angled. Have yet to have that problem, but then we haven't had a good ice with six inches of snow on top of it yet either.

I do feel that running a lug or tri rib would help a lot. I do prefer narrow straight tread tires as opposed to wide straight tread tires for snow duty, it just seems like they bite a little better.

But, I don't know that loading them would hurt anything, especially if you get a lot of snow where you live.