Taking away the argument

Ok,, lets look at number 2. This rule is the reason 1 and 3 could not be voted in. As you know, the arguemnet is over tire availability. Taking away the ability to compete because of the rim diameter of the farm stocks.
Ok fine, so when the rules were changed to run 15.5 max for all tractors, that takes away the 18.4, and 16.9. We have a tire limit and that includes rim diameter as well. Rim diameter. Must have original rim diameter, (34 or 38 or whatever)
That rule is in there because the ones who want the big tires on the wheatlands don't have to back up and have the exact same tires that the row crops do. Ok, now why #1 and 3 can not be let in because of #2
If we adapt to div 2 rules, that allows us to run pressed steel rims. Making 38 a rim of preference, because of availability. Which in fact, would eliminate the need for a large 34 replacement. We all know that a hub is available for any type of axle, so that takes that out too.So that is why they did not want div 2 rules, and pressed steel rims. This is tractor pulling, not an OEM parts show. Clubs have tire limits just for this reason, it takes away all of the arguments of availability. Let's put the shoe on the other foot and look at it from a modified perspective. So, in the farm stock, they can run bigger tires, just because it had 34's and can't find the stock replacement. Ok, lets make that rule in the Mods. Lets let the wheatlands run 16.9 or larger tires against the row crops that have to stick with 15.5's!!! Now what kind of fight on the side lines would that create??? Why can't the mods have the same rule? I mean after all, it is a wheatland, and what is good for the goose, is good for the gander, right? That is what they are telling us,, Sounds pretty fair to me!! So, I will go build a W series in the mods and run the big tires and have the advantage of the big tire and get run out of the pulls with pitch forks and torches because I won ,and the blame is on the tires I have. Hmmmmm,,, Come on NIATPA, lets get with the program, and let's look at the real picture. Once again, a summary,
Can't run div 2 rules because it allows pressed steel rims
can't have pressed steel rims, because of the rule that says must be stock rims diameter.
Wheatlands have to have a bigger tire because they can't find a 34 replacement under 15.5
and the rule is only in farm stock and not in the mods. Can anyone tell me what in the world is going on here? Am I mad? You betcha!!!! And that, gentleman is the whole reason we have this problem about big tires and pressed steel. And that, is my opinion, Sincerely, Chad Steininger, 14 year NIATPA paid member.

I think it is an error to eliminate the standard and wheatland tread tractors like this. You should realise that most of these tractors have no readily available option for hubs which will accept pressed center wheels. Eight or nine bolt hubs are easy to find for most row crop tractors. It is a lot easier for you to adopt their tire size than for them to adopt yours. If you think it is such an advantage why not change your tires? If you are worried about it, are you running 14.9 x 38" tires? They have a bigger footprint and are taller than 15.5x38's.

NATPA Div. #2 Tire Rule
3. MAXIMUM TIRE SIZE - 0-4500# 170 sq. in. max; 4501-6500# 229 sq. in. max; 6501-8500# 300 sq. in. max. No cut tires. See tire size chart below from Firestone Traction Field and Road and Firestone Field and Road charts. Maximum tire size of 38".
0-4500# class 170 sq. in. 4501-6500# class 229 sq. in. 6501-8500# class 300 sq. in.

13.6 x 38 - 168 sq. in. 14.9 x 38 - 200 sq. in. 18.4 x 38 - 300 sq. in.
14.9 x 28 - 170 sq. in. 15.5 x 38 - 189 sq. in. 16.9 x 38 - 252 sq. in.
16.9 x 34 - 229 sq. in. 18.4 x 28 - 250 sq. in

ALL CLASSES LIMITED TO ROW CROP TRACTORS