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Old 11-16-2016, 04:01 PM
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I was considering selling my 2518 for a vehicle with either a locking diff or 4WD due to lots of slipping on inclines, but decided to give new tires a try. I picked up Carlisle All Trail's in a 23x10.5 which are slightly too wide (the next size down is 23x8). The added width made me have to turn the anti scalp wheel on the outside of the deck which is propping open the chute a little. I have to say the chute propped open slightly really helps with tall and wet grass cutting performance, reducing clumping.

I went out today in the rain on slopes to see if I could make them slip/spin and could not. At either low or high speed they just gripped on all of my problem areas without ripping up the grass either.

They were 200 bucks installed. A lot cheaper than a new tractor.

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Old 11-16-2016, 04:28 PM
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I have the same tires on my 1541. I no longer use chains when I put the thrower on. I would buy them again in a heartbeat.
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Old 11-16-2016, 05:10 PM
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Put about 9 gals. of RV anti freeze in each tire and they will be even better.
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Old 11-16-2016, 10:32 PM
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Mmm, they look great. Might need to find me some that will fit my 1641
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I love these tires I filled mine with fluid and what a difference
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Old 11-18-2016, 01:33 PM
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Filled them with fluid? Ok, that's a new one to me. So you deflate the tires, take out the stem core and pour rv antifreeze in them, then reinflate? It just makes them heavier right?
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As the others have said... Filling them with fluid will make a HUGE difference in the traction.. allows you to run very little air pressure so the tire will conform to the ground and get the full footprint... also adds quite a bit of weight... then if you need more traction add a set of wheel weights. Looks great... glad you didn't trade it!!
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Who would have thought that different tires would solve a traction problem.
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Who would have thought that different tires would solve a traction problem.
LMAO, what a concept.
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When I get home later this week I will post pictures of the tool and the pump I use, it's very easy to do and it's worth it
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