Loader tractor front tires

[bolivier]

I'm going to put my loader on either the 1872 or 2082. I wanted to hear your opinions on front tires for a loader specific tractor. I read recently that the V61 clog up and slide if used with any mud. I was going to put ags all around, but I really wanted the carlisle tru powers, and they don't make the 18X8.50 in that size. I know there is someone on here with a 982 with a loader with ags all around, and I wonder if he has matching tires. What do you guys think?
Brent

[jimbob200521]

I can't really comment on the Ag brand to use on the front, but I can comment on Ag vs ribbed for fronts. In my experience, you are correct; the ribbed tires up front can clog fairly easily in sticky, thick mud. But for otherwise every day use (unless you play in sticky thick mud a lot), they will be just fine. As far as ag's go, from a cosmetic standpoint, they just look cool. From a function stand point, they obviously aren't going to help you not get stuck (i.e., Cub's aren't 4wd), but they should help steering. They won't clog in mud as easily, but they will help make steering easier than turfs while keeping good traction. Hope this helps at least a little!

[J-Mech]

I really doubt you will be using the loader in the mud. I'd go with the V61's because they are available in 6ply. You really need the 6 ply with a loader. The you won't be disappointed. Don't go with lugs. All I see in that size range is 2ply. And all the turfs are 4 ply. As I see it, only one choice.

[bolivier]

Originally Posted by J-Mech

I really doubt you will be using the loader in the mud. I'd go with the V61's because they are available in 6ply. You really need the 6 ply with a loader. The you won't be disappointed. Don't go with lugs. All I see in that size range is 2ply. And all the turfs are 4 ply. As I see it, only one choice.

You are right, the loader tractor will probably never see mud. That 982 loader on here with the ags all around sure did look sharp though. I looked for like 30 minutes trying to find it again but was unsuccessful. I'll probably go with the v61s, unless I find some other awesome tire. That's doubtful though, as I have been scouring the web looking at every tire in that size imaginable.

[Shaner]

Pop up camper tires work good. Load rated for quite a bit too. That's what I use on my 108 and loader. Lifted a 650lb round bale and the tires did just fine

[J-Mech]

Originally Posted by Shaner

Pop up camper tires work good. Load rated for quite a bit too. That's what I use on my 108 and loader. Lifted a 650lb round bale and the tires did just fine

That's a good tire too. IIRC, they are 8 ply. I just don't like the "look", but they would do the job.

[mmzullo]

From experience if you put ags on the front put them on backwards or they will act like rudders. I went with ags because I had them.. I have a set of x tracs which will be going on soon when the ags wear out. I have a set on my 1811 and 127. Love them But they do clog up in very stick mud. But I dont have too much mud.