1962 original tires

[Barry Musser]

I have a 1962 cub original that still has the original tires on it. I found a big hole in the sidewall of one of the tires a few weeks ago. The tube is still holding air though. I want to replace the tires but don’t want to spend $400 on 2 tires. I came across an industrial tire (R4lug) that may work. They are 5.7-12 tires. Will they fit the 6-12 rims ok ? I’m not sure I want to go with R1 tires unless I have to.

Thanks for the advice

 

[mgonitzke]

They will probably fit, but you have other options:

https://www.millertire.com/categories/lawn-garden-tires/6-12/

 

[spndncash]

I bought the tru power front and rear for my FEL 106 tractor. I have no complaints, been on for about 10-15 years now.
it is likely your local farm tire dealer has tires in stock if you want to just call them to comparison shop, center hall should not have a shortage of ag tire dealers nearby maybe even available at the car tire dealers. tire prices are usually competitive when you take out the shipping cost.

I have used Miller's and my local ag tire dealer.

 

[Barry Musser]

I've seen the ag tires online and I'm worried that they may be to aggressive for just "mowing the lawn". Maybe I'll take a closer look at the carlisle tru power. It looks like the lugs aren't as aggressive as regular ag type tires.

Thanks

 

[bjames]

5.7-12 turf tires

https://www.tiremart.com/otr-chevron-5-7-12-6-ply-as-a-s-all-season-tire/

 

[mgonitzke]

Lug tires are not too aggressive for mowing. They will not leave marks as long as you aren't trying to mow a swamp.

I personally would avoid the off-brand, no-name Chinese cheap tires. They tend to run small and are of poor quality rubber. Carlisle Tru-Powers are a great high-quality tire.

 

[-CӞ]

less slippage = less turf damage.
lotsa folks in this community swear by bar-type ag tires on their mowing Cubs.

 

[dwyand]

Barry

I have 4 sets of the original good year rear tires. I removed them to install tractor tread tire. I live in Western Md.

Dave

 

[gloughery]

Yes, good tires sure are expensive. I look at them EVERYTIME I get on and off. After years of old worn out OEM tires I bought $$$$$ tri-rib fronts for my nicest tractor and rotate the used worn out stuff for my other tractors. All tractors see work, no trailer queens. Good tires are a must for me - I don’t mow but drag lots of brush and logs out of the woods and haul firewood up and down the hills. I even replaced my front axle to allow for both 3/4” and 1” spindles. Then added $$$$$ Carlisle lugs on the back with IH wheel weights (3 x $150/pr). My only complaint is mounting these tires and scraping up newly reconditioned OEM wheels as I throw a cursing tantrum because I didn’t spent $40 for a cheap tire machine at HF. So now I have a mortgage worth of rubber and weights on my 122. It’s the mentality “cry once or every time you use it” that I actually learned here on this forum. I buy parts from the sponsors here as well. But not every tractor has a new set and I had to put the Weatherby .300 Mag on hold until next year. I buy new tires from Miller Tire. 6-12 Firestone Town & Country Turf 4 ply, $160 each when in stock.

 

[Barry Musser]

Barry

I have 4 sets of the original good year rear tires. I removed them to install tractor tread tire. I live in Western Md.

Dave

I wish i was closer and had the time. Maybe after the holidays if they are still around.