Posted by RodInNS on January 05, 2010 at 08:51:50 from (216.118.158.123):
In Reply to: Denman Tires Junk? posted by low budget on January 05, 2010 at 05:55:02:
You need to actually figure out the rolling radius of the tire, or the rolling circumference, then sit down and calculate out the ratios if you want to get it right. An inch of height can make a huge difference to the front axle 'lead' when you're aiming for 5% lead. Too little and you'll get a tractor that will scuff and refuse to steer. Be carefull!
Beyond that, any chinese tires I've had mostly haven't given me a lot of trouble other than the mobile home tires... BUT at the same time, the lesser price generally equated to about the same amount LESS wear... so nothing was really saved overall. You could actually argue that they cost more because you spend more time changing tires that wear out sooner. It'd be Firestone for me unless I was broke and needed the tires... then cheap might look better.
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