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09-27-2020, 06:51 PM
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Quick tire question
I'm going to have to put new tires on my 102 pretty soon. Right now it has 16-6.50-8s on the front and 23-8.50-12s on the back.
I really like the more vintage-looking tires offered in the 4.80/4.0-8 and 6-12 sizes, but the front wheel width leaves me wondering... Can I go back to a 4.80 tire on the existing 5.75" front wheel, or would I need the narrower 3.75" wheel? The Carlisles look good in the sizes I already have, but I really like the vintage look of those Firestones in the 4.80-8 & 6-12 sizes.... Thanks -Steve-
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09-27-2020, 10:27 PM
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IMO, the 102 has the fenders on it, so the 6-12's don't look good on the back, unless you run duals on it. Your choice of tires really depends on what purpose you plan to use your cub. Agriculture (Ags) look good on the back and function best for dirt engagement implements, like rear plows, tillers, mowing inclines, or if you are pushing mulch, dirt, or gravel with a front blade. Turfs on the back look good, just as well, and serve best for mowing flat land and provide more traction with chains when moving snow with a snow thrower or front blade than ags will. The 4's on the front (skinnies) take a narrow rim than what you have and work great for everything, except probably an icy snow. F U want the vintage look, then you will have to settle for used diamond tread skinnies because I think they are NLA new. Most of them are weather cracked and have seen better days. The tri-rib skinnies make turning a breeze as it lessens your friction on the front end. Ultimately, it is up to the owner's preference on what they want. Heck, I bought an original one time with dragster slicks on the back and go-cart tires on the front. The guy was going to use it as a parade vehicle. He just couldn't figure out why the carb was starving for fuel and with a metal seat, you couldn't even stay on it when driving it. Good luck on your selection. Miller tire has a nice selection of tires. I have done business with them for years, always with satisfaction.
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09-28-2020, 07:41 AM
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I bought a 1641 some time back that had these tires mounted up on the wide rims with tube in them. They seem to work okay on the wide rims. They'd look better on more narrow rims. Steering is easy.
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