hydroharry
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Brian W - well I'll be danged, I think that's the first pic we've seen of your 1250. It's a nice looking machine, especially on the white side. The decals look perfect and you got nice upper and lower grills. Now the yeller is a bit worn, and I can tell you been scoot'n thru the puddles. You didn't mention that before, and I'd recommend avoidin'em. What's the latest report on the ISO's?
Kraig - I stirred the pot and got you to respond to Keith's question. I was pretty certain of what you said about the xxA and xxC. I don't think I've ever seen an xx (no suffix) so I just couldn't say.
Dennis - I spun my Goodyear Terra II 23x10.5 turf tires on alot of snow/ice/sleet/slush you name it. I used 4 link chains for awhile, as long as I could handle the bounce as the chain/tire/chain/tire rotation alternated contact with the surface. I finally went to 2 cross link chains and although it still has some bounce I felt like I had better traction. My final key was adding 75# of wheel weight to each rear wheel. That gave me just what I needed to keep from spinning/slippin. I never went to the 23x8.5 tire although I thought the narrower tire would give me better traction (less surface to spread the weight over). My 75# weights were actually 25# cast iron with a #50 lead disk bolted to it, and wouldn't fit into the wheel for an 8.5 wide tire. Overall I think whatever anyone uses takes a little figuring out what really works best for them. There's so many factors to consider like - gear or hydro, surface used on, what attachment (blade/thrower), any slope, width of tire, chains (2 or 4 cross link, and spiked), even the weight of the rider. I guess if what ever you're using don't work good then change to something else until you figure out what does really work well for you. One thing tho, I never thought chains really fit well on ag tires, such that you could really get them tight, but that could be because I never really used them, only ever looked at them on other peoples, and you'd be amazed at all the different ways there are to mount chains without following the instructions.
Kraig and Amy - I think that's a smart such and such kid in the pic next to the pool. Looks to me like he wasn't payin' attention and ran the mowing deck into that stone wall and bent the runner on the left side of the deck (dang kids). At least he was smart enough to lock the brake while he's sittin on the tractor. One thing I am wonderin' - that BLUE stuff he's drinking, is that Kool-Aid? I sorta remember a flavor that color, and your tongue ended up the same.
Now Amy - time for your tires. You never told us what size you currently have. I suspect they are either 6x12 or 23x8.5x12. The 6x12 are really hard to find in decent condition mostly cause they got dropped as the standard basic size in favor of the 23x8.5's. If you do look for used I'd stick with finding them already mounted on a Cub wheel. I've removed to many that didn't show any cracks only to see them all cracked as you remount them. I also think having chains is pretty much a must for you, and you definitely need weights. I don't recall if you have disc or internal wet brakes but if you have the internal then you can get yourself 2 sets of IH weights and put one set on the inside of the wheel (at least with 8.5 wide tires, I'm not sure you can with the 6x12 tire). Otherwise you'll have to mount both weights on the outside of the wheel, which they are made to do, but I never really liked that since the weight is towards the outside rather then in the center of the wheel. If you stack them on the outside it gives you a wider area to track, which isn't a big deal but with your little thrower and deep snow you may find yourself knocking snow back down on what you just cleared. So check out Miller Tire, and check with the Sponsors on here, they might have some good used tires, and you can post in the Classified Wanted section on here as well. You might just run across something pretty good. Keep in mind the width of your thrower cut, and the width of your rear tire track (8.5 will be wider than 6x12).
Don T - you're pretty good with 2 fingers, but I gotta admit, I use 4 on each hand, and right thumb for the space bar.
Kraig - I stirred the pot and got you to respond to Keith's question. I was pretty certain of what you said about the xxA and xxC. I don't think I've ever seen an xx (no suffix) so I just couldn't say.
Dennis - I spun my Goodyear Terra II 23x10.5 turf tires on alot of snow/ice/sleet/slush you name it. I used 4 link chains for awhile, as long as I could handle the bounce as the chain/tire/chain/tire rotation alternated contact with the surface. I finally went to 2 cross link chains and although it still has some bounce I felt like I had better traction. My final key was adding 75# of wheel weight to each rear wheel. That gave me just what I needed to keep from spinning/slippin. I never went to the 23x8.5 tire although I thought the narrower tire would give me better traction (less surface to spread the weight over). My 75# weights were actually 25# cast iron with a #50 lead disk bolted to it, and wouldn't fit into the wheel for an 8.5 wide tire. Overall I think whatever anyone uses takes a little figuring out what really works best for them. There's so many factors to consider like - gear or hydro, surface used on, what attachment (blade/thrower), any slope, width of tire, chains (2 or 4 cross link, and spiked), even the weight of the rider. I guess if what ever you're using don't work good then change to something else until you figure out what does really work well for you. One thing tho, I never thought chains really fit well on ag tires, such that you could really get them tight, but that could be because I never really used them, only ever looked at them on other peoples, and you'd be amazed at all the different ways there are to mount chains without following the instructions.
Kraig and Amy - I think that's a smart such and such kid in the pic next to the pool. Looks to me like he wasn't payin' attention and ran the mowing deck into that stone wall and bent the runner on the left side of the deck (dang kids). At least he was smart enough to lock the brake while he's sittin on the tractor. One thing I am wonderin' - that BLUE stuff he's drinking, is that Kool-Aid? I sorta remember a flavor that color, and your tongue ended up the same.
Now Amy - time for your tires. You never told us what size you currently have. I suspect they are either 6x12 or 23x8.5x12. The 6x12 are really hard to find in decent condition mostly cause they got dropped as the standard basic size in favor of the 23x8.5's. If you do look for used I'd stick with finding them already mounted on a Cub wheel. I've removed to many that didn't show any cracks only to see them all cracked as you remount them. I also think having chains is pretty much a must for you, and you definitely need weights. I don't recall if you have disc or internal wet brakes but if you have the internal then you can get yourself 2 sets of IH weights and put one set on the inside of the wheel (at least with 8.5 wide tires, I'm not sure you can with the 6x12 tire). Otherwise you'll have to mount both weights on the outside of the wheel, which they are made to do, but I never really liked that since the weight is towards the outside rather then in the center of the wheel. If you stack them on the outside it gives you a wider area to track, which isn't a big deal but with your little thrower and deep snow you may find yourself knocking snow back down on what you just cleared. So check out Miller Tire, and check with the Sponsors on here, they might have some good used tires, and you can post in the Classified Wanted section on here as well. You might just run across something pretty good. Keep in mind the width of your thrower cut, and the width of your rear tire track (8.5 will be wider than 6x12).
Don T - you're pretty good with 2 fingers, but I gotta admit, I use 4 on each hand, and right thumb for the space bar.
