Posted by Jim Allen on January 22, 2009 at 06:45:06 from (209.173.160.22):
Would like to get some thoughts from people on when a tractor tire starts to lose field traction (from new) as the lugs wear down. I'm talking tires with a standard R-1 type tread, bias ply type, if any of that makes a difference. I'm hoping to get a number, such as "if the lugs are less than X inches deep, they've lost performance." The Firestone 16.9-34 tires on my 826 are a bit under 50 percent of new by my estimate and somewhat unevenly worn and cupped. Sometimes I slip when I don't think I should be and think a deeper tread may help. Any and all commentary welcome and appreciated!
Second question: Can I put 18.4-34 tires in place of 16.9-34s? I think I may already be able to answer "yes" to that based on what I see in an old Tire and Rim Association manual I have. I can get a smokin' deal on a set of like new, R-2 tread Firestones in that size.
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