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Old 05-20-2014, 09:36 PM
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I am going to plow snow with my 109 when the winter comes around and i want some different front tires. Right now its got turf tires since thats what it had when i bought it. Would turf tires be acceptable for fronts when plowing snow? What would be best for snow, dirt, bla bla bla... etc.. Mainly snow though. I would like to stay away from buying new rims if possible. Right now its got 16x6.5-8 sized tires. Thanks
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Old 05-20-2014, 09:41 PM
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I would recommend either tri-ribs or ag tires. I have both on my cubs, though I prefer the narrow rims (4's) for the front of my cubs, and I prefer the ags for snow/dirt more than the tri ribs. The turfs will still work though if you want to save some $$, unless they are the floatation (sp?) ones---those are worthless IMO.

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Old 05-20-2014, 09:46 PM
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I would love to have narrow rims but right now id like to save a couple bucks by keeping the wide rims. I have no idea if my turf tires are flotation tires or not. I just found some "V61" tires on a different forum. Those look like they would be PERFECT but the company seems to be overseas...... Anybody heard or used those tires?
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I would love to have narrow rims but right now id like to save a couple bucks by keeping the wide rims. I have no idea if my turf tires are flotation tires or not. I just found some "V61" tires on a different forum. Those look like they would be PERFECT but the company seems to be overseas...... Anybody heard or used those tires?
Lots of guys here use those tires and really like the performance they get from them. I would not deal with an overseas company. Miller Tire is a reputable company to deal with.

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Im just assuming the company is overseas from what somebody said so dont quote me on that. Ill see if i can find any around here
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I agree with Cub Cadet 123, skinny tires are the way to go.

I really like the tri ribs but I have no experience with ag tires on the front.

A lot of the other guys say really good things about the V61's, I have no experience with those either.

For what it's worth, With the difference in price of tires you may be able to find some narrow tri ribs and narrow wheels for about the same money as the V61s, without looking them up I'm not sure of the price on V61s.

You might try an add in the wanted section.
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I just dont want to pay a fortune. The v61 tires are 140 shipped which is a bit steep.. Ill see what i can find
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V61's are Vredestine tires from Holland. Excellent tire and they look and perform awesome. I like that tire, however, they are $48 each plus shipping from Miller tire. Like Sam stated, you may be able to find narrow rims and 4.00/4.80-8 tri-ribs for about the same money or possibly even less.
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Is there any specific offset the rims need since they are narrower?
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Is there any specific offset the rims need since they are narrower?
Centered, I believe.
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