to swap tires or not to swap tires

[cavmedic]

I currently have 23x10.5x12 turfs on the 1450 that I was thinking on getting tubed and filled with fluid.

I currently have a set of 23x8.5x12's on my Wheel horse already tubed, filled, weights and chains .

I don't mind pulling the weights to put on the cub , but i'd be looking at probably another 100 bucks for tubes , fluid and labor to have the current ones done AND find wider chains.

Would I see a noticeable difference if I swapped to the skinnier tires?

I understand that if the ground is soggy , it may rut more with the skinnies, but in the winter , the skinnies are better for the snow.

I like the wider tire look , but could use that extra hundred bucks to put into my front hydro conversion .

I do plan on selling the Wheel Horse shortly since the cub will take its place and its only use was for plowing anyway , so its not like I'm gonna miss out on that.


I hate decisions .

[_DX3_]

I would spend the money on the front hydraulics and use the 8.50's till you can afford to get the 10.50's later on. That way you have both of the items you want. You really won't be able to tell a discernible difference between the smaller width. I have 8.50's on my 128 and love them. Since that is what it came with from the dealer, I am pretty sure that is what I am going to put back on it.

[robpa]

you can fill tubeless. break a bead and pour the washer fluid in, the put the air to em to reseal. 6 gal fluid about 9-10 bucks.

[maddog784]

Originally Posted by robpa

you can fill tubeless. break a bead and pour the washer fluid in, the put the air to em to reseal. 6 gal fluid about 9-10 bucks.

I second this motion. Easier, in fact, to fill without tubes. I used antifreeze. Careful though, it's toxic.

[cavmedic]

Ill probably just do the tire swap for now. Since we all know how we say we will get rid of our spare tractors and all ...... The other one will probably be around for a while yet.