I just aquired an L4300f by trade. Great tractor so far. I noticed the front tires are dry rotted, so I looked at the size to get info for buying a new set, and I noticed they are 205 65 16 car tires. Is this a common practice running car tires on the front? Aside from cost, is there any advantages or disadvantages? I would assume traction would be a disadvantage in some situations.
front tires for an L3400f
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Mostly it depends on what you are doing with the tractor.
With 2WD the size ratio does not particularly matter. Regular 2WD front tractor tires are ribbed to dig in a bit and assist the steering effort in soft turned soil. Auto tires will have a tendency to slide sideways rather than steer.
If you are mostly mowing, auto tires will probably carve up the lawn less.
Aggressive snow tires could be a good compromise.
If you have a FEL, go for a hefty load rating.
If I wasn't going for looks, I'd let my wallet do the talking.
With 2WD the size ratio does not particularly matter. Regular 2WD front tractor tires are ribbed to dig in a bit and assist the steering effort in soft turned soil. Auto tires will have a tendency to slide sideways rather than steer.
If you are mostly mowing, auto tires will probably carve up the lawn less.
Aggressive snow tires could be a good compromise.
If you have a FEL, go for a hefty load rating.
If I wasn't going for looks, I'd let my wallet do the talking.