Miller Tire Surprise

[tar1962]

I am confused after mounting new tires on one of my 1250's. I own three 1250's two of which still had original front tires. Of the two with original tires one is a 1975 with 3/4 inch spindles and the other is a 1979 with 1 inch spindles. The '79 had serious balding issues and so I purchased a new set from Miller Tire. The former owner of my '79 took excellent care of this machine and I was aware that he had put 1650 sized tires on the rear. The front tires, although balding, looked the same size as my other 1250 that also still had original front tires. The size on both were 16x6.50-8. I ordered a pair of the same size Carlisle Rib 4-ply. These are tubeless but I put tubes in anyway due to the terrain I deal with. When I mounted them and put them on, the two tractors were within 4 feet of each other, however, the new tires looked like I am running a pair of blow-up spares compared to the original front tires I removed and the original tires still on the other tractor. The pressure is correct on both pair but the new tires are smaller. Same size but very noticeably smaller. Now I am thinking I should have bought the V61's but I have no idea if they would be the correct size once mounted. Has anyone on here had this occur or are the V61's and the Carlisle Rib 4-ply just made differently? I can't stand the look of the ones I mounted but before ordering V61's I thought I would see if I could get some better info than the forum photos and info I thought I had correct. I had read forum recommendations for both of these tires from Miller but there is something wrong about the Carlisle's I chose. I want to match the original look and I do plan on asking Miller what the difference is but I figure you guys are the experts from a Cub Cadet standpoint. Any help would be very appreciated!

[Shrewcub]

Pics of both tractors would help.

Edit: paragraphs would help read that mess too.

[J-Mech]

16x6.50x8 is the correct size. Probably just a difference in brand.

[DeltaCub]

Originally Posted by J-Mech

16x6.50x8 is the correct size. Probably just a difference in brand.

Lawn and garden tires actual dimensions vary widely from manufacturer. I have had tires vary in dimension from the same company. When I purchase tires for my QuietLines, I compare each one to ensure equal size.

[zippy1]

I would agree with Jon on the brands being the issue. Just because the tire size is 16x6.50-8, the only certain is the 8" wheel size...

[tar1962]

I purchased these tires based on forum info after months of research on multiple forums.

Two specific tires from Miller were suggested multiple times on this and other forums.

I was not going by just tire size.

It is a shame that reproduction tires are not readily available.

I just wanted it to look stock and match the deck set-up within reason.

I can't see where pics would help. Sorry about not paragraphing correctly.

Thanks for your help guys.

[Shrewcub]

I'd just like to see how big a difference we're talking. One guys 6 inches is totally different from another's.

And paragraphs help my drunk a$$ eyes stay focused.

Sorry 3 forums steered you wrong.

[J-Mech]

New tires just like OEM are available. I've bought them. Maybe what you think is OEM on your tractors, isn't.

Pictures would help......

[drglinski]

If I'm following what you are talking about, I had the same problem on my 147 when I bought the same tires for the front. I had bought one in 2012 and then bought another one in 2014 just to notice, although the tire size was the same, it was a smaller tire. I contacted Carslile about the problem and they sent me another tire. I ended up putting two new tires on the front of my 147 and I was happy with it. My guess is that with a bit of age they grow in size about 1-2 inches.

[Shrewcub]

Originally Posted by drglinski

My guess is that with a bit of age they grow in size about 1-2 inches.

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