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Eric Behm
Member
Username: Mrgreen
NewYork
Registered: 3-2004
Post Number: 363
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 25, 2007 - 7:10 pm: | 
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Looking to get a set of 23x8.50-12 bar tires for my 140. Does anybody have any pics of theirs that you could show me? Looking for ideas.
Thanks,
Eric |
Cliff Harms
Member
Username: Charms
mb
Registered: 5-2005
Post Number: 251
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 25, 2007 - 7:40 pm: |
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These are Firestones. I like the way Firestone makes their lugs. I have another set on a 140 but no pics at present. I think they look pretty decent on the 140 with narrow front tri-ribs
Cliff |
Kent "I have a bar tire fetish" Ortman
Moderator
Username: Kkortman112
IN
Registered: 1-2002
Post Number: 2469
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 25, 2007 - 7:51 pm: |
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Hi Eric.
Firestone Flotation 23 degree
Carlisle Power-Trac
Goodyear Super Terra Grip
I am also partial to the Tru-Power tread, but right now do not own a pair in the 8.50 size. I do have this comparison picture of my 10.50 Tru-Powers next to some 8.50 Firestones.
All but the Goodyears are available new still.
Kent |
Jon Yearwood
Member
Username: Novajon
WI
Registered: 5-2005
Post Number: 212
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 26, 2007 - 5:52 am: |
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Eric:
Here is a picture of the Carlisle's on my 140..
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Doug Linton
Member
Username: 425and300jd
In
Registered: 3-2006
Post Number: 96
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 26, 2007 - 2:49 pm: |
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Eric, Firestone 23 degree 26x12x12 on my 300. |
Eric Tenney
Member
Username: Jdlg
MN
Registered: 3-2007
Post Number: 482
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 26, 2007 - 4:27 pm: |
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What size tires are on the 110 the real narrow ones. |
Kent "I have a bar tire fetish" Ortman
Moderator
Username: Kkortman112
IN
Registered: 1-2002
Post Number: 2470
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 26, 2007 - 8:02 pm: |
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Hi Eric. I have the narrow 6-12 Firestone All Traction Field & Road 23 degree tires on my '65 110.
Steve Abel (and also Tim Orick) have Goodyear Power-Torq 6-12 tires on their 1963 110's.
Kent |
Roger Henning
Member
Username: Woodpecker41
WI
Registered: 3-2002
Post Number: 2067
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 26, 2007 - 8:27 pm: |
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The tires on the 110 are 23x10.50-12 Deestones that actually measure 8.50. The tires on the 213 are 23x10.50-12 Duros. Roger
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Corey David Winkler
Member
Username: Corey
MD
Registered: 4-2007
Post Number: 34
| | Posted on Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 9:30 am: |
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Since we are talking about tires I thought I'd ask. Will firestone's 23 degree 26x12-12 fit on a 23x8.50-12 rim? I was going to put these on my 140, I have already added thicker spacers to the fender deck for clearence. |
steven ingram
Member
Username: Greenandgoldfever
wi
Registered: 1-2005
Post Number: 75
| | Posted on Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 9:38 am: |
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yes they should , I have 26-12- 12 tru powers on 8.5 rims
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Doug Linton
Member
Username: 425and300jd
In
Registered: 3-2006
Post Number: 100
| | Posted on Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 9:57 am: |
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Corey,
The photo a few posts up of my Firestone 26x12x12 bar tires are on 9.5" rims. A side note, even in the narrow setting, they will not clear the anti scalp wheel brackets on my HO48E mower deck. I have 26x12x12 turf tires on 8.5" rims and they will clear, barely.
(Message edited by 425and300jd on December 27, 2007)
(Message edited by 425and300jd on December 27, 2007) |
Roger Henning
Member
Username: Woodpecker41
WI
Registered: 3-2002
Post Number: 2070
| | Posted on Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 3:29 pm: |
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23x8.50-12 tire rims are only 7" wide so no the 26x12.00-12 tires will not work very well on the them. They will end up very rounded in shape instead of flat like they are supposed to be. Tire widths verses rim widths are as follows. 6-12 tires use 5" rims. 23x8.50-12 tires use 7" rims. 23x10.50-12 tires use 8.5" rims. 26x12.00-12 tires use 9.5" or 10.5" rims. Roger |
Jim Briney
Member
Username: Lodogg2221
IN
Registered: 1-2006
Post Number: 1462
| | Posted on Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 4:18 pm: |
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I really wish Firestone made those 23 degree bar tires in 23x10.50...they are my favorite looking Ag tire, but dont come in my size...not really a fan of the 26x12x12s, at least not on my tractor anyway. |
Eric Behm
Member
Username: Mrgreen
NewYork
Registered: 3-2004
Post Number: 364
| | Posted on Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 4:46 pm: |
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Thanks for the assortment of pictures guys it will really help in my decision.
Eric |
Kenneth Dortch
Member
Username: Kdursus
CO
Registered: 8-2005
Post Number: 542
| | Posted on Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 5:59 pm: |
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Eric Behm - These are the 8.5 Carlisle Tru Power:
Kenneth |
Roy Schroeder
Member
Username: Ereed011
Wi
Registered: 4-2007
Post Number: 1158
| | Posted on Thursday, December 27, 2007 - 6:34 pm: |
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These are what I have on my Cub and 140.
Tru-power 26x12x12's
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Kenneth Dortch
Member
Username: Kdursus
CO
Registered: 8-2005
Post Number: 544
| | Posted on Friday, December 28, 2007 - 8:26 am: |
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I thought Eric was asking about 23x8.5-12 bars?!?!?!?!?!? |
Roy Schroeder
Member
Username: Ereed011
Wi
Registered: 4-2007
Post Number: 1161
| | Posted on Saturday, December 29, 2007 - 8:57 am: |
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I guess it went to giving him options.....ha
8.50 seems small to me for a 140. |
Eric Tenney
Member
Username: Jdlg
MN
Registered: 3-2007
Post Number: 491
| | Posted on Saturday, December 29, 2007 - 9:37 am: |
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I think if you were to put dual 6-12's on the back of the 140 with the tri-ribs in the front it would look neat. You have a mini 4020. That what my uncle says mine look like. |
jay dorsett
Member
Username: Hogedog
sd
Registered: 11-2006
Post Number: 87
| | Posted on Saturday, December 29, 2007 - 1:42 pm: |
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Kenneth Dorch- your 110 is set up perfect! Very nice machine. |
Elliott Domans
Member
Username: Country_elliott
TN
Registered: 7-2005
Post Number: 654
| | Posted on Saturday, December 29, 2007 - 4:28 pm: |
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Hey Eric...Here's my 140 H3 with its NEW 26x12x12 Deestones on 23x10.5x12 rims (just for a different perspective),,,Elliott
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Eric Behm
Member
Username: Mrgreen
NewYork
Registered: 3-2004
Post Number: 366
| | Posted on Sunday, December 30, 2007 - 7:41 am: |
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I ended up buying the Carlisle Tru Powers like Ken Dortch has on his 110. I got them for $45/ea I didn't think that was too bad for them.
Eric |
Eric Behm
Member
Username: Mrgreen
NewYork
Registered: 3-2004
Post Number: 367
| | Posted on Sunday, December 30, 2007 - 8:03 am: |
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They are going on my 68 140. I wanted to keep the original size tires on it. After I restore it it's only job will be hauling my log splitter around the yard and moving trailers. If I get the itch I have plenty of 26x10.5-12 super lugs laying around I can slap on it.
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Kenneth Dortch
Member
Username: Kdursus
CO
Registered: 8-2005
Post Number: 545
| | Posted on Sunday, December 30, 2007 - 1:52 pm: |
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jay dorsett - Thanks for the complement on the 110, glad you like it. I think it pretty cool too.
Eric Behm - That's cool on your tire choice. I like the bar pattern on Tru Powers. You know you'll have post some pix when you get'em mounted for sure.
Kenneth |
Eric Behm
Member
Username: Mrgreen
NewYork
Registered: 3-2004
Post Number: 368
| | Posted on Sunday, December 30, 2007 - 10:25 pm: |
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Ken I will definitely get some pics. I've got the 26x12-12 Tru Powers on my 455 I just didn't know how they looked in the 8.5 version. I think they will look fine on the 140.
Eric |
Tom Shively
Member
Username: Shivelyt
In
Registered: 11-2004
Post Number: 406
| | Posted on Monday, December 31, 2007 - 5:24 am: |
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Elliot,
That is a good lookin' 140. I'm thinking about those tires for my 120. Did you have to raise the fender pan to make them fit? And what about clearance on a mower deck? Tom |
Tom Shively
Member
Username: Shivelyt
In
Registered: 11-2004
Post Number: 408
| | Posted on Monday, December 31, 2007 - 3:20 pm: |
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Kent,
I see you have several tractors. I'm not far away if you need someone to store them for you. That's a nice lookin' fleet! |
Kent "I have a bar tire fetish" Ortman
Moderator
Username: Kkortman112
IN
Registered: 1-2002
Post Number: 2494
| | Posted on Monday, December 31, 2007 - 5:46 pm: |
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Hi Tom. Nope, not too far away, looks like you are just north of Akron, maybe a half hour or so away from me. I actually live five miles east of Winamac. Right now there aren't any storage problems, especially since my 120 is just a pile of parts. If you ever get over this way, feel free to give me a shout and I can give you a tour of "Deerehaus Archives". Be prepared to stay awhile though, as I had a guy from down at Twelve Mile come up saturday to buy some 200 series parts and he was here six hours...... 
Kent |
Ron Geer
Member
Username: Striperon
ME
Registered: 9-2007
Post Number: 26
| | Posted on Monday, December 31, 2007 - 7:25 pm: |
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My understanding is that there are fewer pounds per square inch (psi) when the same weight is on wider tires.
So, depending on their use, a narrower tire would be the right choice for the times when more traction is needed (snow removal), if my understanding is correct. |
Jim Briney
Member
Username: Lodogg2221
IN
Registered: 1-2006
Post Number: 1494
| | Posted on Monday, December 31, 2007 - 9:12 pm: |
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Ron, correct. Narrower tire equals more ground pressure, wider equals less. BUT, that also depends on the amount of tread in contact with the ground...so a lug tire will have more ground pressure than a turf of the same width and diameter... |
Ron Geer
Member
Username: Striperon
ME
Registered: 9-2007
Post Number: 28
| | Posted on Monday, December 31, 2007 - 11:28 pm: |
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I agree, Jim. A lug tire will exert more ground pressure than a turf tire because the amount of surface on the ground is less, thus more psi. The form of the lug is another factor for greater traction. The turf tire is designed to create the least amount of soil compaction on the lawn with its lower psi.
A narrow tire of either tread exerts more pressure than a wide tire of the same tread, more psi. |
Elliott Domans
Member
Username: Country_elliott
TN
Registered: 7-2005
Post Number: 666
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 01, 2008 - 7:29 am: |
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Hey Tom...THANKS for the kind words about my 140! I didn't have to raise the fender at all for the 26x12x12 Deestones. I'm waiting on my NEW tri-rib front tires from Tucker Tire to see how they'll level out the tractor. I sold the 48 inch mowing deck, so I can't tell you about any deck clearences...Elliott |
David Merryfield
Member
Username: Gonetofarm
TX
Registered: 8-2004
Post Number: 348
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 01, 2008 - 8:26 am: |
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One thing I know about the deestones, those tires run a bit smaller size for size when compared to some of the other brands. I know the 23-10.50 tru-powers were quite a bit larger than the deestones of the same size on my brother's 312 when he had them on. The deestones were both narrower and shorter when measured. I would imagine the same could be said about the larger 26-12-12 deestone's too. |
Roger Henning
Member
Username: Woodpecker41
WI
Registered: 3-2002
Post Number: 2084
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 01, 2008 - 10:10 am: |
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The 10.50 Deestones on my 110 above measure out as 8.50s and were sold to me as 8.50s by Tucker. The side wall says they are 10.50s. Roger |
Jon Dyer
Member
Username: Jonnyd
MI
Registered: 2-2006
Post Number: 26
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 - 12:22 pm: |
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Apparently you can also buy tru-powers in a 6-12 (just found some on ebay) for the dually look. Will wheels from an older 110 (5" wide) have the same bolt pattern as my 140? I might want to go with the mini 4020 look... |
Loren Vosberg Jr
Member
Username: Lorenjr
mn
Registered: 5-2006
Post Number: 215
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 - 12:30 pm: |
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Jon,
I have a set of rims off a 140 on my 64 110 with 26x12x12 tru-powers on so the 110 wheels will fit your 140. |
Bill Robinson
Member
Username: Jacsam
Va
Registered: 5-2006
Post Number: 526
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 - 7:18 pm: |
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Jon, these are 6-12 tru-powers.
Bill
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