I own a bx1870. Which I now know should have tire sizes as follows...16x7.50-8 fronts and 24x12-12 rears, but it was sold to me with 18x8.50-8 fronts and 26x12-12 rears. No big deal except that the fronts contact the fel mounts when turning. I tolerated the issue but now one of the fronts has failed (unrelated to the contact issue). So my question is can I put 16's on the front and keep the 26's on the rear without destroying the drive train? I know it's a big no no on 4x4 automobiles but what I don't know is how it relates to these tractors. It is never operated on asphalt so there will always be slippage. Anyways I am fairly sure what the consensus will be, but I thought I would ask. This is my first post on here. Thanks to all in advance.
Bx1870 tire size question
- Thread starter Bigjohn80
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Something is not adding up here! Why did your 18 come with a set of 23/26 set of tires? Special request or dealer mix up? What tire package R4's
And no don't mix tire packages, unless you want to buy parts.
Pat
And no don't mix tire packages, unless you want to buy parts.
Pat
Yeah dealer mix up. I know that now, but I was uneducated about the 18 being a slightly smaller frame. Yes they are r4's. I want ag's anyways. So I think I am just gonna pop for a whole new set. They are $310 ordered from otrwheel.com.
Those as you found out will not do so well! If you have a 54" mower they will clash with the gauge wheel brackets when the deck is near the top of it's travel.
Pat
Pat
So just to follow up. I bought a set if deestone d407 16x6.50-8 at lug tires and a set if 8x5.375 trailer wheels. Once mounted these tires measure a 1/2 inch shorter then the 18's that where on it. They give just enough room to keep from contacting the loader frame and I believe will keep the front and back ratios close enough to keep from causing damage. I am going to put it to the test. If I let the smoke out of the tranny I will report back. On a side note the trailer wheels had to be mounted backwards in order to fit. But they worked out very well.
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