Tire recommendations
 

My 104 currently has 16X6.50-8's on the front and 7.5- 12's on the rear. The manual calls for a 6-12 on the rear. I am looking at putting Ags and Ribs on it, but don't know what size to go with.

So what are you guys running? Size, brands, tread patterns? Any information is appreciated.

TIA,
Bob

I'd go with 23x8.50x12 AGS for the rear, most 104s will have that size on them. I just got a pair of deestone AGS that look real nice and were very affordable.

I bought a 105 one time that had 6-12 ags on the back and wide turfs on the front. Man did that thing look odd, I wouldn't drive/use it until I got some wider tires on the back.

I think it ended up with 8.50s on it. Looks much better that way.

FWIW, I do try to run narrow tires on the front of my Cubs (depending on what I use them for) they steer so much easier and it is my opinion that if the steering wheel turns easier, then there is less stress on steering related components and that makes these parts last longer.

On my 122, I have 16x6.50-8's, which I believe are the originals from Goodyear. I see a lot of pictures of similar in the old brochures. The rear tires are Carlisle Power Trac's, 23x8.50-12 and those have been discontinued as far as I can tell.

My 107 came with a hodge podge of tires, so I replaced them all with 170/60-8 Vredestein V61's (close metric equivalent to a 16x6.50-8) and 23x8.50-12 Carlisle Tru-Powers.

I'm happy with all.

Thanks for the replies guys, keep'em coming.

I have 23x10.50x12 BKT tr315 ag tires on the back of my 147 , they are 6 ply and resonably priced .

Deestones all around. 23X10.5 on the rear.
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I, too, prefer the narrow fronts for this same reason. I have run tri-ribs on the front and front ags. The tri-ribs tend to steer easier than the ags, but in snow or muddy conditions, the ags turn better--that is, they seem to grip better or "steer" better.

Cub Cadet 123

Nice looking set-up. What size are the front tires?

Here is where I got them.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-4-00-8-4P-...item4d08cfaf62