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Old 08-28-2014, 01:34 AM
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Ive been playing with the idea of ag tires for my three quietlines. Mainly for when im pulling a log out of the timber by my house which can get pretty slick on the muddy hills. What would yall say would be the best "maximum" traction brand for a 23x10.50x12 would be. Of course the two that come to mind are the firestone 23* and Carlisle ags.is there anything to gain with the firestone (they do look alot cooler in my opinion) Also if you have others you like im not opposed to those. Not reAlly worried about price at the moment. Thanks all on any and all input. I do plan on eventualy putting them on all three as well as 1 set of ih weights and loading them with rim guard
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Old 08-28-2014, 01:53 AM
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I have some off brand 6.50's on my 125; I like them. Don't remember the make.

I have a set of Carlisle Super Lugs on the 1811 and the 1050; They are ok.... but I probably won't buy another set unless just for the cost savings. I don't like the way they are wearing. Also, not super impressed with the traction. I don't think they have enough bars.

Have a set of Dico Tru-Powers on another non-cub machine; They have more bars than the aforementioned Super Lugs, and seem to be holding up very well. Also seem to have better traction. But, being that they are not on a cub, it's not a truly fair comparison. I plan to try them on one of the cubs.

My next set of ags will more than likely be the Tru-Powers. I like the look, and they get good reviews. However, if when the time comes to purchase, if money isn't a factor I will buy the Firestone 23°. We ran nothing but Firestone 23° on our farm tractors and I don't think there is a better ag tire out there. I've sat in the seat on tractors that had the Firestones, Goodyears, (regular, and the "broken tread"), bias ply's and radials, and many other tires. I can say with a degree of certainty that the 23° Firestone is the king of ag tires. I'm just not sure on a GT that there is enough weight and power for them to be that much better. (In other words I'm not sure they are worth the extra $$.) Someday, I will fork over the cash and know for sure.
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That does help a little thanks for the feedback. Wondering if anyone here has really made them work while pulling a load or simply going through some loose mud. And I figured the weight would be all issue as well thats why when I do buy a set they will be loaded and weighted at the time of install
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I have some off brand 6.50's on my 125; I like them. Don't remember the make.

I have a set of Carlisle Super Lugs on the 1811 and the 1050; They are ok.... but I probably won't buy another set unless just for the cost savings. I don't like the way they are wearing. Also, not super impressed with the traction. I don't think they have enough bars.

Have a set of Dico Tru-Powers on another non-cub machine; They have more bars than the aforementioned Super Lugs, and seem to be holding up very well. Also seem to have better traction. But, being that they are not on a cub, it's not a truly fair comparison. I plan to try them on one of the cubs.

My next set of ags will more than likely be the Tru-Powers. I like the look, and they get good reviews. However, if when the time comes to purchase, if money isn't a factor I will buy the Firestone 23°. We ran nothing but Firestone 23° on our farm tractors and I don't think there is a better ag tire out there. I've sat in the seat on tractors that had the Firestones, Goodyears, (regular, and the "broken tread"), bias ply's and radials, and many other tires. I can say with a degree of certainty that the 23° Firestone is the king of ag tires. I'm just not sure on a GT that there is enough weight and power for them to be that much better. (In other words I'm not sure they are worth the extra $$.) Someday, I will fork over the cash and know for sure.
I agree with Jonathan, firestones are good tires.
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Old 08-28-2014, 07:56 AM
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I've always liked the looks and grip that I get with my Tru-Power ags. I have 2 pair for the back (10.5's) and 2 pair for the fronts (narrow). However, the best ag tires are the ones that get the job done and that you are satisfied with.

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I still like the Firestone 23 deg.
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Old 08-28-2014, 09:28 AM
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The best I have run are the firestones too. They did really well at one of the wettest plow days I've been to, the ground was very soggy with some standing water. I went in and started the field, tires were loaded with no weights and it pulled the 12" brinly pretty well, and I won the muddiest tractor contest
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I have deestones on my 108 and it never spins in my yard even if the grass is wet, I recently got a 129 with new tru powers on it and I spun a few times while mowing with it the other day.
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I have a set of 26X12X12 firestones on my 2084 and 75 lb wheel weights. Tires are not fluidized but last winter I had a 54 in snow plow on that tractor and could push enough snow that it actually came over the top of that big blade and could keep on moving without chains. With the 451 blower I did put chains on it but do not think I really needed them except for chewing through the frozen bank created earlier by the blade.
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Here are the carlisle trupowers on my 2082,
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