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Old 04-14-2015, 11:26 PM
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Default Narrow or wide ags, does it matter?

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Is there any noticeable difference in traction between 23x8.50 and 23x10.50 Ag tires?

I'm doing good at collecting ground engaging equipment, but with my turf tires I'm having a difficult time using it. I'm guessing I need some Ag tires for more traction?

I have good 23x10.50 turf tires on there now and I have a narrower set of wheels with some junk 23x8.50 tires.

So I'm thinking about getting 23x8.50 Ag tires for the narrow wheels and keep the turf tire as they are. Or should I get 23x10.50 Ag tires?


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Old 04-14-2015, 11:55 PM
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This is one of the age old questions, lbs per sq inch on the ground or more square inches of tire on the ground...

Depending on the size of your plows, a 10.50 may not fit down in the furrow when using a turning plow.

I find that when tilling, cultivating and using a disk, I prefer a wide tire to help avoid packing the ground.
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Old 04-15-2015, 08:51 AM
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Also if I go with the wide Ag tires they would be my everyday set.

I used to be into lifted high 4x4 trucks and we had similar debates about wide vs. skinny.


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Set some 10.5 and you'll never look back. I've had all from the small 6-12s to 26x12x12s and they all work. The 10.5s is what I have on 2 of my wideframes, my opinion they look the best on wideframe Cubs and will look the best on your newer Cub Cadet. Here'a a few pics of different AG tires, which brand Ag Tire is best I don't know - I like them all, maybe some better than others. I guess I'd buy Firestones or Tru Powers if money was not an object, most of mine have been from finding a deal here and there. Only ones I've bought brand new were the 10.5 Duros no the back of the Model 100
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I'd personally go with the 10.5 assuming your attachments will cover the width. Good width (unless you had the fender flares), good stance, good performance. I'd also go with Tru Powers. The Firestone 23°'s are a bit better but not worth the extra $$. Good luck!
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Depending on the size of your plows, a 10.50 may not fit down in the furrow when using a turning plow.

I find that when tilling, cultivating and using a disk, I prefer a wide tire to help avoid packing the ground.
I have 2 10" plows and an 8" plow, and plan to use a disc and possibly my cultivator. I will be doing some dirt work with blades and a box scraper.

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Set some 10.5 and you'll never look back. I've had all from the small 6-12s to 26x12x12s and they all work. The 10.5s is what I have on 2 of my wideframes, my opinion they look the best on wideframe Cubs and will look the best on your newer Cub Cadet. Here'a a few pics of different AG tires, which brand Ag Tire is best I don't know - I like them all, maybe some better than others. I guess I'd buy Firestones or Tru Powers if money was not an object, most of mine have been from finding a deal here and there. Only ones I've bought brand new were the 10.5 Duros no the back of the Model 100
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I'd personally go with the 10.5 assuming your attachments will cover the width. Good width (unless you had the fender flares), good stance, good performance. I'd also go with Tru Powers. The Firestone 23°'s are a bit better but not worth the extra $$. Good luck!
The Firestone 23* is my favorite for sure, but I hate their price. The Tru Powers look good and they are ok on the price. I can be cheap at times which attracts me to the Deestone tires, which are pretty cheap for the 6 ply, as long as they work well.


Also for some reason my narrow wheels have the valve stem on the inside and it rubs on the brakes, so I'd have to weld it closed and drill a new hole on the front side.


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I have 2 10" plows and an 8" plow, and plan to use a disc and possibly my cultivator. I will be doing some dirt work with blades and a box scraper.


Thank you for all the pictures!


The Firestone 23* is my favorite for sure, but I hate their price. The Tru Powers look good and they are ok on the price. I can be cheap at times which attracts me to the Deestone tires, which are pretty cheap for the 6 ply, as long as they work well.


Also for some reason my narrow wheels have the valve stem on the inside and it rubs on the brakes, so I'd have to weld it closed and drill a new hole on the front side.


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Someone put the tires on the rims backwards, I have a set that are the same way but not worth getting fixed. Have them re-mounted correct and you'll have your valve stems on the correct side
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Someone put the tires on the rims backwards, I have a set that are the same way but not worth getting fixed. Have them re-mounted correct and you'll have your valve stems on the correct side
I'll get some pics of it but the valve stem hole is on the side of wheel that mounts to the hub flange. I'm not sure what these wheels are from, but they're not Cub.
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I'll get some pics of it but the valve stem hole is on the side of wheel that mounts to the hub flange. I'm not sure what these wheels are from, but they're not Cub.
I think I read somewhere that those are Wheel Horse wheels.
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I think I read somewhere that those are Wheel Horse wheels.
You are likely right, I google image searched them and they look the same. In the first pic you can see the stem and the area that mounts against the hub flange.





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