up grading front tires

**caselover** · 01-07-2021, 10:44 PM

need to get some new front tires for freshly powder coated wheels. been thinking about using 16-750x8 instead of 650 for a little more beef. will i run into steering clearance problems with a mower deck ?? thoughts anyone ?? thanks guys.

**k0jdd** · 01-07-2021, 11:12 PM

What model tractor is this going on? What deck?

**caselover** · 01-08-2021, 12:07 AM

these are going on a 4018ps with an rm48, but i have many others....3 digit, 4 digit, high and low wheel, 44"-48" and rear discharge decks. curious if anybody has had issues with any combinations....

**ROCKLAND VALLEY** · 01-08-2021, 04:50 PM

We use that size on many of our and customers tractors they work fine. We prefer the look as well as performance.

**propane1** · 01-11-2021, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by ROCKLAND VALLEY

We use that size on many of our and customers tractors they work fine. We prefer the look as well as performance.

Any pictures, Rockland Valley,

Noel

**ROCKLAND VALLEY** · 01-12-2021, 08:07 PM

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**ing3018** · 01-13-2021, 03:43 PM

Originally Posted by caselover

these are going on a 4018ps with an rm48, but i have many others....3 digit, 4 digit, high and low wheel, 44"-48" and rear discharge decks. curious if anybody has had issues with any combinations....

On 3000 series power steering tractors you can easily rub the front tire on the power steering cylinder before hitting the travel stops on the spindles. I had to adjust the steering linkage accordingly. Was a problem with both the factory tires as well as the replacement ones I used. So, my tractor turns a bit sharper to the left than the right.
The wider front axle on a 4000 series gives better side clearance for the tires and so has not been a problem.