They can be pretty cracked up and still work. I keep my eye on them when they start getting really bad. I would say if you are only using it in parades and shows, just run them. My experence is that they'll be fine untill you really start putting some power through them, like plowing. I had an M a few years ago that had well cracked old 45 degree firestones on it with fair tread. Well, anyway, those tires lasted me a few plow days and work around the house. Then, one day, I borrowed a bush hog from a friend. He says, "Those tires are in bad shape, you going to make it home?" I says, "Yeah, I've been using it that way for 2 years, they'll be fine." I got the 6 miles home, did my mowing, and the next morning went to take the mower back. Got about a mile from home, and the furrow tire sidewall blew out. Chloride blowing everywhere. I turned it around, and hightailed home while there was still some liquid in the tires to support it. Then I called the local tire shop and put new Titan 13.6-38's on. Ouch. Kept the tires, sold the tractor. They're on my 450D now. Moral of the story? Run 'em, keep an eye on them, and expect them to break at an un-opportune time if you work the tractor. -Andy
This post was edited by FC Andy at 15:38:30 04/11/12.
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