Opinions on tires

[RichardNoggin]

I need some opinions on tires.
Ok let me see if I can make this easy to understand. I have a 127, 129 and I going to sell the 127. Well, Murphy's law bite me last night with the 127, one of the rear tires blow the side wall.

The 127 is sporting 23x10.50-12 and 16x6.50-8. One of the rear tires was changed out by the PO with a tire from Northern. So not wanting to spend money on a tractor I plan to sell I want to do some swapping.

The 129 is sporting 23x8.50-12 and 4.80x4.00-8, original Firestones on the rear and unknown on the front.

Would you trade the 127 rims and tires with the 129, then by the new tire for the 129. or keep the smaller tires on the 129 and spend $100 on the 127 then sell it?

[ironman]

My 2 cents:
Fronts are a matter of opinion. Skinnys are easier to steer, wides are easier on grass.
Some people like the looks one way, others like the other.

Now for the rears, you did not mention what size mower decks you have, so before anything I would try swapping the tires just to make sure you have all the clearances you need, (like for mower deck, and/or chains) then decide from there.

Another factor is, are you only cutting grass, or is plowing involved. Narrows are better for plowing.

[RichardNoggin]

The 129 has a 44 inch deck, and is going to be used solely for grass duties.

[Terry C]

Wides all around for mowing I say.
Then if you decide to do something else with it someday look for a set of narrow rears. I've not seen an advantage for narrow fronts. Maybe looks

Terry

[Terry C]

I guess narrows steer easier but years of driving old Ms and Hs has taught me not to steer unless I'm moving either frontwards or back. I usually can't tell the difference when I'm moving.

Terry