MX5800 AG tires?

[ADK4WD]

Wanted to know "which" AG tires to get w/new MX5800 4WD w/FEL.? Options are only for the Rear tires - as the Front AG tires always = R1 9.5 - 16 "Dura Torque 6 stud (per Kubota website).
REAR tire options are:
> R1. 14.9 - 26 Titian Hi Power....or > R1 13.6 - 28. Titian Hi Traction LugTL...
I will use tractor to til/disc/plant 6-8 acres of fields and "mud" is a regular condition in some areas. Will also use FEL to move occasional dirt, gravel for driveway maintenance, and remove rocks etc. from fields. One Dealer recommends the smaller diameter but wider 14.9 - 26 for "stability" w/FEL. Another Dealer suggests 13.6 - 28 for "best traction".
My thoughts (or guess) is either would work fine and leaning towards the 14.9-26 "thinking" slight traction loss off set by a little less "sinking in mud" w/fatter tire, a little more stable "side hilling" (although only a few "slight" side hill areas I would be driving). Likely over thinking this whole tire thing but that's what these forums are for - any other thoughts/opinions appreciated.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Both dealers are shooting you good answers to what each tire does!

I personally like wide/fat tires.
I would rather stay on top the muck then always just punch through it and dig ruts.
I've operated many a tractor, and with skinny rear tires loader work feels unstable and squirrely, so my pick is the 14.9 - 26 Titian Hi Power.

 

[ADK4WD]

Thanks Wolf and you likely have much more experience on tractors than I do.
I think, not sure, that the thinner 28" AG tires may also have a more aggressive lug - that "grabs" better and accounts for the better traction... If I could design my own tire it would be a 28" or 30" AND fatter than both being offered PLUS an aggressive lug!
Another up side of the fatter, slightly less aggressive lug, - won't tear up my gravel driveway as bad...and since I'll be parking this under my car port (if not in Master Bedroom) every time I use it will add wear & tear to driveway. Of course tht gives me an excuse to order a load of stone and re grade driveway = use tractor more!

 

[ADK4WD]

One more TIRE QUESTION - how many "plys"? When I asked Dealer if I could upgrade to 10 ply tires was told "Kubota does not package new tractors w/the best tires or offer that as an option". That explains why the stock tires are only 6 ply. I know that any tire can puncture but 6 plys are more likely than 10 plys - would like the odds as much in my favor as possible. I would prefer to start off with a more Puncture Resistent tire, would not mind paying a few $100s more for upgrade, but Not that does Not seem like an option - unless I buy a separate set of tires and spend (waste?) another $1500+. It appears I'm stuck w/the softer tires until. They wear out - then I can decide to upgrade. Is there another option that I'm not aware of? Anyone have any experience or suggestions?

 

[D2Cat]

I own several tractors up to 70 HP. None of them have 10 ply tires. Tractors are used in hay field, on rocks, dirt, in mud feeding hay, 4 loader tractors, all conditions...guess I'm fortunate, never had a tire "bust" because it didn't have enough plys.

I think you're analyzing this beyond necessity. By the 14.9 x 26 with 6 ply tires and start working it. Soon you'll have other things to thing about!

 

[ADK4WD]

D2Cat - you're correct in that I "over analyze" everything...but my property is also 200+ acres well Off Grid and when something goes wrong - I'm on my own.
Therefore, trying to minimize those risks as best I can and a few extra plys on the tires "might" make a difference. May be all academic because there's no real way to upgrade the tires - and I'll likely just take whatever ones come with it....realizing those tires were selected by Kubota to increase profit margins and Not because they are the best tire!

 

[Bulldog]

I'm glad I went with the wide rears on my M9000. Friend of mine has 3 M9000's and has both size tires. The 1 with wide tires actually pulls better than the other 2 for whatever reason and tire size is the only difference.

As far as puncture goes if you don't plan on adding fluid to them go ahead and put slime in them. If you did happen to run over something chances are it will seal the hole as soon as it happens. I ran a stick thru one of my front tires that was about 3/8" and slime sealed it no problem.

By the way, Titan tires are awesome.