JP10 Posted August 17, 2008 Posted August 17, 2008 I was thinking about replacing the front tires on the B-10, size 4.80/4.00-8, with some tri-rib tires. I like the look of them along with some lug tires in the back. I am having trouble finding any in the size as the original fronts. Any one have any suggestions on where to look, or a alternative size that can use the original wheels and still looks good? Thanks for any replies, J-P
gregc Posted August 17, 2008 Posted August 17, 2008 Here's some like I use: http://cgi.ebay.com/2-Cub-cadet-triple-rib-tires-tubes-400x8_W0QQitemZ230279562654
BLT Posted August 18, 2008 Posted August 18, 2008 Here's another place. http://www.millertire.com/ If you have a Goodyear store close by, they might get their hands on Carlisle's.
ZippoVarga Posted August 18, 2008 Posted August 18, 2008 3.5-8s 4x8s The only difference is the side wall height. I have a set of each and both perform very well. I like the beefier look of the taller side wall 4x8s but the lower profile of the 3.5x8s look good as well. I got mine through Miller Tire in Wauseon Ohio. The are always on Ebay and when I say their shipping is fast I mean LIGHTNING fast. Order on a Monday before noon and you've got them Tuesday. And their prices are in line with most others.
papamerkle Posted August 18, 2008 Posted August 18, 2008 I have 2 different styles rib tires on ther front on mu tractors. [img]/club2/attach/papamerkle/rib0408.JPG[/img]
DMedal Posted August 18, 2008 Posted August 18, 2008 related question: Am I remembering right that the tri-ribs give you better traction in loose dirt than turf tires? I do a lot of tilling and the turf ones slide more than dig in. Or would lugs in the front do better? Even when I put about 150lbs on the front it still wants to wallow rather than obey the order to turn. "She won't answer the helm, Cap'n!" -Don
ZippoVarga Posted August 19, 2008 Posted August 19, 2008 Don, I got a set of 4.8x8 ags and a set of 16x6.5x8 ags and the larger of the two obey better in loose dirt, but the more narrow ones obey better in mud and I assume snow as I just recently got them. It may have to do with the flotation properties of the wider front ags. I've heard of people turning the front ags backwards in snow to gain better traction. Perhaps this would also be true in snow conditions.
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