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Originally Posted by tar1962

Ordering the first set of tires and experiencing the sizing issue I did, I have interpreted as my lack of knowledge concerning tire sizing variables within the industry. I appreciate coming to this realization through some of the replies I received on this forum from those responding in a constructive manner. Once switching to the very popular V-61's discussed heavily on this and other forums, it should also be clear, given the information that I have provided, that I am running into mounting issues.

I'll reiterate that your "issues" mounting them aren't really your issue. They are the issue of whoever you hire to mount them. Again... finding you a reputable tire shop is about the only thing you need. Offering advice on how to mount them is a waste of time if you're only going to pay someone to do it.

Originally Posted by tar1962

Being that I cannot mount these tires myself I am reliant on paying someone else to do so. Does this disqualify me in some way from seeking information after having the rims ruined and being told that my choice of tires and the OEM rims are to blame for this occurring? After reading about these tires being successfully used by members of this and other forums and not reading that there is some type of issue with mounting them I believe the natural reaction would be to post a thread asking about this in the hopes that someone on this forum can shed some light through experience considering the number of past posts about the V-61's.

Yes... it does really disqualify you in seeking information. All as you're really doing is lodging a complaint. When you can't make the "repair" yourself, then you are at the mercy of whoever you hire. I ran a shop for years, and it is more than frustrating when someone comes in and begins to inform you, the owner, on how to do a particular job. In other words, just to be clear, if we advise you on how to mount the tire, then you take that information to whatever shop you choose and disperse it with them, I don't believe you will be well received. They may even refuse to attempt to mount the tires on the premise that you are the type of person who they may not be able to satisfy, and therefore don't want the headache of dealing with you. So.... yeah. You're disqualified on the basis that you do not intend to do the work yourself.

As far as having the rims "ruined" I believe it was only the paint that was ruined. Personally, I would not have painted them prior to taking them to a shop to get the tires mounted. Nor would I have used the brand of paint you did. Nor would I have allowed the Cub Cadet dealer to scratch them up without getting the tires mounted, without, at the very least, having them give you a can of paint to repaint them with. You could have even told them that you brought the tires in to be mounted, and you expect that a business that works on and sells garden tractors should be able to mount a tire, and that if they needed to find someone else to mount them, so be it. But.... accepting a rim back without a tire on it that they damaged, then gave you no more than a "sorry".... that's on you man. Nothing we can do for you there.

You didn't read about any "issues" mounting them, because most of the machine owners either paid someone else to do it, and they succeeded, or they went out and mounted them like you would mount any 6ply tire. With some brute strength, and the proper tools. It is what it is..... Again, all I see this thread as is one long complaint seeking solace for the decisions you already made.

Originally Posted by tar1962

So tell me, what constructive insight or information should I take away from your reply? In what way is it helpful? When a member is down and reaches out for help how do you treat them?

My constructive insight is that you either need to ask questions before making purchases, or learn to mount your own tires. It's not fair to complain or ask questions after making the purchase, and after you've had a bad experience with a particular dealer. You are basically asking us to feel sorry for you..... and I'm not feeling very sorry for you. You made decision based on what you read, not based on a response to a particular question you asked before making a purchase. So, how do I treat you? I'll treat you like someone lodging a complaint and asking questions after the fact. You made some bad decisions. That's not my fault.

Originally Posted by tar1962

In my opinion, you treat them as the first three responses did after my V-61 questions last evening. Within every forum there are those who are knowledgeable and possess a genuine desire to help. It is these members I am grateful for. It is these members who have propelled this forum to the well regarded stature it holds.

I do desire to help.... but from where I am, and where you are, there isn't much help I can give. I can recommend, that you go find a tire shop and pay them to mount your tires, then take them home and repaint the rims. Outside of that, you're on your own.

Originally Posted by tar1962

Again, pictures would not help in this case.

For what you seek... no. Pictures probably would not have gotten you back the money you spend on tires that you didn't like. Pictures would not have helped us help you... not for the help you desire.

Good day to you.