tires, whats the difference

krhoover · #1 06-04-2011, 09:09 AM

On the 2 running cubs I have, they both have the wide turf type tires. On the parts one, it has narrow rear wheels. What would the reason be for running one or the other? The parts one has a tire tread like a snow tire on a car. The wider tire I guess would not be as aggressive on the lawn, would the narrow have better traction? The 1450 I have came with a narrow frame snow blade. It was suggested that it not be cut to fit the 1450 as they are getting harder to find. If I can, I would put the blade on what you guys are calling a 122, if it will fit? I assume that the wheels would be interchangable from the parts tractor that is being called a 106? (pics of the two cubs are in thread "Dang you guys") Thanks agian for the info

_DX3_ · #2 06-04-2011, 01:14 PM

Your wide tires will give you flotation not as good of traction in soft conditions. In snowy weather chains on turf tires seem to do real good for most of the guys in here. I don't have any snow removing that I do so I can't help much there. The narrow tires will tend to cut down into whatever you are driving on and give deeper traction. Especially the Tractor treads. I prefer the wide tractor treads over turf tires just for pure traction. Also filling your tires with fluid will aid tremendously in traction as it puts the weight of the fluid right on the ground, not hanging off of the wheel or axle.
As for the blade, I am not a NF owner but your blade should fit the 122, or at least be easier to make to mount than putting it on a WF. Rear tires can be transferred from any NF to a WF and vice versa. I think there is some issues with the fronts being transferred, but I am not sure what the deal is. The fun that I have with these cubs is experimenting and learning what works and doesn't work. Keep us up to date on how things go.

krhoover · #3 06-04-2011, 01:24 PM

I've allways run tire chains, never had fluid in tires. Do you have to have tubes in tires to fill with fluid? Will car anti-freeze work, how about windshield washer fluid? It can get sub zero at times here in NW Pa.

_DX3_ · #4 06-04-2011, 03:16 PM

There are no tubes in mine. The PO used Beet Juice which is animal safe and non corrosive, so no issue with rust. Either of the items you mentioned will work, but if you get a leak, the anti freeze could be deadly to any local animals. I think I figured that 20 gallon jugs of windshield washing fluid from Autozone parts would run me a little over $40 to do both back tires.

inspectorudy · #5 06-04-2011, 06:50 PM

In case some of you don't know about it there is a piece that you can buy that allows you to put fluid into your tires. It is usually sold at farm tire stores and fits on the valve stem and even though it takes a while it is a lot easier than trying to fill them by removing the valve stem. The cost is below $10. I have used it on my past tractors and it is easy to use.

Methos · #6 06-04-2011, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by inspectorudy

In case some of you don't know about it there is a piece that you can buy that allows you to put fluid into your tires. It is usually sold at farm tire stores and fits on the valve stem and even though it takes a while it is a lot easier than trying to fill them by removing the valve stem. The cost is below $10. I have used it on my past tractors and it is easy to use.

It's made by slime and I got mine at tractor supply.

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westofb · #7 06-05-2011, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by krhoover

I've allways run tire chains, never had fluid in tires. Do you have to have tubes in tires to fill with fluid? Will car anti-freeze work, how about windshield washer fluid? It can get sub zero at times here in NW Pa.

I don't think the the washer fluid would be a very good idea, I am not sure at what point is freezes, but it is somewhere above zero. I talked to a local farm tire store here, they said you did not need tubes, and they recommended alcohol for the fluid, no problems with rust issues. They do calcium also, but recommend tubes for using it, it can lead to rust issues.

krhoover · #8 06-05-2011, 09:22 PM

You mean Like rubbing alcohol. I remember a recipie for making windshield washer fluid using that and dish soap. If it is rubbing alcohol, do you know the ratio of it to water?

_DX3_ · #9 06-05-2011, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by westofb

I don't think the the washer fluid would be a very good idea, I am not sure at what point is freezes, but it is somewhere above zero. I talked to a local farm tire store here, they said you did not need tubes, and they recommended alcohol for the fluid, no problems with rust issues. They do calcium also, but recommend tubes for using it, it can lead to rust issues.

The washer fluid from autozone is good to 20 below 0.
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...er=690800_0_0_

Methos · #10 06-05-2011, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by westofb

I don't think the the washer fluid would be a very good idea, I am not sure at what point is freezes, but it is somewhere above zero. I talked to a local farm tire store here, they said you did not need tubes, and they recommended alcohol for the fluid, no problems with rust issues. They do calcium also, but recommend tubes for using it, it can lead to rust issues.

Lots of people use windshield washer fuild without any problems. The freeze level is stated on the jug. I've seen some good for -40F. Stay away from the calcium! It can lead to eating your rims! Matt has a awesome pic some place that shows what can happen using calcium. I use 8 oz dawn dishsoap with great results. Not as dense as beet juice but easier on the $$$!