Turf Tires VS Ag... anything in between? CC#129

Billy-O · #1 09-15-2020, 05:10 PM

Carlisle All-trails! Good on the soggy grounds. Didn't need chains when it snowed though chains ARE better.

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chris hall · #2 09-15-2020, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy-O

Carlisle All-trails! Good on the soggy grounds. Didn't need chains when it snowed though chains ARE better.

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Those are some good looking tires.

kalebevans · #3 09-16-2020, 05:01 PM

I've got Carlisle All-Trails on my 169. I like the look of the ag tire, but the All-Trails are great on the lawn on the hill and I don't bother putting my chains on to push snow. I found them online for about $75 each, and my local tire shop quoted me $342 for a pair. Ouch. I filled mine with RV antifreeze and have one set of Cub wheel weights.

ironman · #4 09-16-2020, 06:16 PM

If you have a slippery surface or slimey mud, the ag's won't do any better than any other tread style. In other words chains are the best answer.
If you have firm ground, the ag's will do no damage unless you get stupid.
If you have somewhat soft ground the ag's may leave some marks but mostly they just disappear on their own, which would be the same result with chains
Just my opinion based on my experience, yours may vary.

spndncash · #5 09-16-2020, 09:10 PM

I am in agreement with Ironman. I live in the country so I just don't mow the wet areas until they dry out. I run turf tires on my mowing equipment and if i get too close and start to spin I chain up and drive out. in the winter I run a sgt with foam filled ags, 75# weights a steel sims cab (and my F.A. in the seat) the chains really make the difference winter and summer.

ChristopherCT · #6 09-17-2020, 12:15 AM

Wow! I'm so glad I asked this question. I feel I need to take a good look at the Carlisle All Trail (yeah, they do look good). And if I can't spring for those this year, I will get by with some well-fitted chains. All of this advice is very helpful!

cooperino · #7 09-17-2020, 10:25 AM

I have diamond treads on a couple of tractors. My 100 came with them. I think I like standard turf tires more however the diamonds are okay.

ChristopherCT · #8 09-17-2020, 10:26 AM

To the folks who are enjoying the "Carlisle All Trail" tires: did you choose

23 x 8 x 12" ?

23 x 10.5 x 12 ?

A basic search (like TractorData) seems to indicate that this is the tire size that I am looking for is 23 x 8.5 x 12. But I know that some rims can successfully hold a variety of tire. I will also type "tire size" into the search window, as I am sure that this is a well discussed topic. The Carlisles may not be made in an 8.5.... but I am hoping that the 12 is the most critical number.

kalebevans · #9 09-17-2020, 02:01 PM

Here are the photos I have on hand. I swapped them onto my Original while rebuilding the k341, but I don't have any photos of them on the 169 with me. Other than this one useless one, somehow. I've about got the 169 back together, and I'll try to remember to grab a photo for you. Mine are 10.5 wide, which was the stock size for the 169 but not stock on all the wide frames.IMG_20190705_172905698.jpg

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Billy-O · #10 09-17-2020, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ChristopherCT

To the folks who are enjoying the "Carlisle All Trail" tires: did you choose

23 x 8 x 12" ?

23 x 10.5 x 12 ?

My All Trails are the 8's. They replaced the original turfs 8.5's. There was some difficulty getting the stiffer and narrower new tires to seat on the rims. Fortunately, my brother, who runs an automotive service business, had a bead seater.

https://www.amazon.com/Neiko-30007L-...0388169&sr=8-3