Rene Smythe
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The rear tires on our Cub Cadet 169 are beyond shot. I ran across an add somewhat locally for two rear tires, 25x10x12. Our tires are 23x10.5x12. Is there a rim difference?
The tires are 2” taller overall and 1/2” narrower. Put them on and you’ll be fine. Ninety-nine out of a hundred people would never notice it, one lol wouldThe rear tires on our Cub Cadet 169 are beyond shot. I ran across an add somewhat locally for two rear tires, 25x10x12. Our tires are 23x10.5x12. Is there a rim difference?
The tires are 2” greater in diameter so clearance with the fenders or deck would only be affected by 1”. That 1” can be significant in some situations but I don’t think it would be in this one. A quick measurement of the current original tire clearance could confirm or deny my suggestion.Rims will be the same, but the increased rolling height may interfere with the fenders and/or mower deck.
That is true, didn’t consider that since we can’t buy a good snow here.If you plan on using chains during the winter it will likely be an issue one way or another.
Okay, 12.00 tires for tractor pulling is best. For snowplowing and for at least 23 years I've used 8.50 Carlisle Tru Power AG's with 10-15psi and back-porch weight. Why is this better than 10.50 or even 12.00? Not an engineer, my theory is that tractor weight is spread over a larger area with the greater diameter tires and slippage may occur more than with 8.50's. Think the 8's dig in better. Also, always see Farmall's with 8.50's, they must dig in soft earth.Let's take a poll, How many guys have put 26-12.00x12 tires on a Cub Cadet that came with 8.50 or 10.50x12 tires? Might have to put a couple spacers between the frame and fenders but if you go to a garden tractor pull you will see a BUNCH of Cubbies with 12.00x26x12's. The guy I bought my 982 from had a 782 with 26-12.00x12's.
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