Tire options

[drglinski]

I have original firestone turfs on my 147. I like the look of AGS and am going to be putting them on when they wear out. I considered Carlisle and Firestones and like the look of the firestones better. Dad's had Firestone ags on his 125 for years and I like the tread pattern. When I buy tires I'm gonna buy 'em and be done with it so I'm going to pony up and go Firestone.

[Rmowl]

I have Carlisle tru powers on the 149. Good tires. Good year ags on the 982. For the money Deestones are tough to beat, but they are made in Thailand. They do run slightly smaller in size compared to the others. Their tri ribs for the front axle are my favorites

[Cub Cadet 123]

Tires are a lot like shoes. If I am working on construction, lawn maintenance, physical labor, etc., then I wear me boots. If I am playin' bball (that's a sight for sore eyes), etc, I wear me sneakers. So as others have mentioned, it kind of depends on the duties that you want your cub to perform as to how you should "shoe" it. Of course you could always get another cub and reserve it for specific duties, then outfit it accordingly!......and another cub, and another, and.....

My is turfs with chains for snow/ice duty or mowing on inclines; turfs for just mowing flatland; ags for tilling/plowing and other loose dirt applications.

Cub Cadet 123

[sawdustdad]

Originally Posted by Cub Cadet 123

My is turfs with chains for snow/ice duty or mowing on inclines; turfs for just mowing flatland; ags for tilling/plowing and other loose dirt applications.

Cub Cadet 123

This is exactly my approach.

[bnsfgp38]

Right now I cut and plow with my XT1. The 127 will most likely be something to drive around the yard to piss off my wife. I have no deck or plow so, like me it is pretty and useless.

[sawdustdad]

Originally Posted by bnsfgp38

Right now I cut and plow with my XT1. The 127 will most likely be something to drive around the yard to piss off my wife. I have no deck or plow so, like me it is pretty and useless.

In that case, get the Tru Power ags. I even put them (ags that is,deestone brand) on the front of a couple of mine. Some of the guys on here thought that was ridiculous, but I like the look, and it's all in fun anyway. I think it makes turning more sure--the tires don't skid on grass as much. Tri-ribs would do the same, I suppose. I have Tri-ribs on a couple, too. Hey, it's just a hobby!

[Cub Cadet 123]

Originally Posted by sawdustdad

In that case, get the Tru Power ags. I even put them (ags that is,deestone brand) on the front of a couple of mine. Some of the guys on here thought that was ridiculous, but I like the look, and it's all in fun anyway. I think it makes turning more sure--the tires don't skid on grass as much. Tri-ribs would do the same, I suppose. I have Tri-ribs on a couple, too. Hey, it's just a hobby!

Frank, I don't laugh at your ags on the front because a couple of mine have them too. I did not scientifically inspect it, but it eases steering just about as easy as the skinny tri-ribs on the front. So, you are spot on about the ease of steering and heck, anything grips better than those front flotation tires.

Cub Cadet 123

[sawdustdad]

just for grins...

[darkminion_17]

That looks cool sawdust, how is the ride?

[sawdustdad]

Originally Posted by darkminion_17

That looks cool sawdust, how is the ride?

Rides fine, and steers easily. Otherwise handles like it should.