Tire Size for Farmall 460

Kelly in tx · May 2, 2014

Confession: I don't know how to measure a tire rim for width. My Farmall 460 currently has 13.6 x 38. I think that is original factory spec for size. Would it be possible and would it be better if I'd go to 15" tires? I was thinking perhaps a bit more traction and perhaps a bit more weight, but maybe more expensive too???Opinions, hopefully based on experience, welcome. Thanks kelly

Zachary Hoyt · May 2, 2014

You just measure the inside of the rim, between the beads. I would think the 15.5s might get you a bit more traction, they are the same height as a 13.6 but wider. My 300 has 14.9s which are taller and thus increase speeds slightly. I guess it is partly a matter of what you can find. If you are buying new then you could do anything.
Zach

kub6040 · May 2, 2014

You my get more traction with 13.6 tires ,if the sides round out very much the tread doesn't sit flat on the ground . If I were wanting more traction I would use 18.4 X 34 tires and wheels or 13.6 X 38 rice and cane , depending on application . If you are cultivating row crop the wide tires would be a hindrance if tractor pulling the wide tires hold the ground better . It is your tractor make it what you want .

Kelly in tx · May 3, 2014

Thanks guys! As always this forum is helpful! kelly

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