aircraft tires on 454/464/574/etc. ?

Teakettle · Jun 17, 2012

I"ve been using aircraft tires from Gensco on the front of my Ford and I love "em so I"m thinking of putting some on my 454 with swept-back axle. But I note that the 6.00x16"s on there now barely clear the spindles and I"m wondering if there"s a size that will fit. The ones on the Ford are definitely too wide, and also a bit low (the 454 is so low already I don"t want to lose any more clearance). Is anyone here using aircraft fronts on that family of tractors, and if so, what size? Thanks.

Harold H · Jun 17, 2012

Aircraft tires are generally of wider and lower profile than farm tires. I doubt that you can find a aircraft size compatable to the 600 x 16. I suggest you stick with regular front tractor tires.

Harold H

Janicholson · Jun 17, 2012

This source has used (non flyable) tires. I found a 6.25X16 that might do. A flange spacer might be needed, or rims with different offset. Jim
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John A. · Jun 17, 2012

Teakettle, I have run Airplane tires or about 20 yrs on my 966, my first set were a little close. My current set, I found a new set of Aftermarket HD rims with a closer "Back Set" distance, No Problems at all. Got mine from the local tractor salvage yard I deal with mostly! Hope this helps.
Later,
John A.

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