Tires for 1450 - setting up for tilling - Page 2

Merk · #11 02-07-2016, 10:46 AM

I have an IH Cub Cadet 128 with a #2 tiller. I have a good set of original 16 X 6.50-8 front tires on it.
I have a set of this style from my 149
http://www.millertire.com/products/l...f-saver-4-ply/

The tires from 149 steer better.

I have a 2 sets of this style tire.

One set is 23-10.50-12 and the other set is 23-8.50-12. I plan to use the 23-10.50 on my 128/tiller set up to help prevent soil compaction.

You do not need a 6 or 8 ply rear tire on your Cub Cadet. The higher the ply the harder they are to install. Look at the load rating on the sidewall. The 4 ply is more than enough to handle anything you put on your Cub Cadet.

I prefer 2 ply rating.

Bob95065 · #12 02-07-2016, 03:22 PM

I also use the tractor with my rear scraper. The original turf tires spin pretty easy. I wanted to get lug tires to try and get some more use out of the scraper.

Bob95065 · #13 02-16-2016, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by mickb72

Deestone tires are under sized compared to other brands. a 10.50 tire is slightly bigger than a 8.50 of another brand. Check around on the web, there's a lot of people that have said this. Mike

What is the biggest Desstone lug tire that will fit on a stock 1450?

R Bedell · #14 02-16-2016, 07:23 AM

The 1450 rolled out of the factory with:

Front: 16x6.50-8

Rear:23x10.50-12

Both were two ply rated.

Four ply would be more than adequate.

Six ply would be over kill and an extremely rough ride.

Bob95065 · #15 02-16-2016, 10:18 AM

Thanks for the information Roland. The tires on my tractor match your data.

I hear that the Deestones run small. What's the largest Deestone lug tire that will go on my 1450?

R Bedell · #16 02-16-2016, 10:32 AM

I am NOT a fan of Deestone, in that they are made in China.

I prefer Firestone or Carlisle tires, in that, as far as I know, made here in the USA.

Bob95065 · #17 02-16-2016, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by R Bedell

I am NOT a fan of Deestone, in that they are made in China.

I prefer Firestone or Carlisle tires, in that, as far as I know, made here in the USA.

Do Carlisle tires run small too? Would I be better off with 10.5 or 8.5 wide ties for tilling?

R Bedell · #18 02-16-2016, 11:02 AM

I run the 10.50's on my 129, 1450, & 784. The float and grip is good. The only way I would consider the 8.50 is in the winter time for snow traction. Haven't gone that route yet. I run 10.50's with chains and have no problem(s). I like the Ag tires for mowing lawn in that one doesn't get "turf burn" from when turf tires slip and burn away the lawn. The only disadvantage that I see with Ag tires, if your lawn is "wet and soft" in the spring time, the tires can & do leave the "lug imprint" in the lawn. Usually that smooths out over the course of the summer.

Bob95065 · #19 02-16-2016, 11:52 AM

I'll look for 10.5 tires. No snow in the California central coast.

zippy1 · #20 02-16-2016, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob95065

Do Carlisle tires run small too? Would I be better off with 10.5 or 8.5 wide ties for tilling?

No they do not. You get the size you order... I ordered a set of BKT Super Lug tires back when I redid my 100, and wasn't happy with them. They are considerable shorter than the Carlisle tire...
I know you were asking about the Deestone, but just thought I'd throw that out there...
On a tiller tractor, traction isn't a big deal because the tiller is pushing the tractor, not like with a moldboard plow where the tractor "needs" traction to pull...