Everyones op on ribbed tires for narrow and wide front

jimmybeam01 · Jul 27, 2022

I got some 4020s wide and a few narrow front 1800 Olivers some that are wide as well. Been looking at the stubble stompers by Firestone for the narrow front. Whats youre guys opinions on narrow front ribbed tires ? If a guy is gonna spend the money and want a lasting tire for narrows what you think?

Same goes for wide front, I know with ribbed I like to be wider on my turns so I dont tear up my alfalfa and what not. Just so damn many tires out there wondering if there is a hands down tire everyone likes ?

DeltaRed · Jul 28, 2022

4 rib tires seem to last longer than tri ribs.I believe I would go with 9.5 15,or 10.0016 for the wide front tractors.7.50x15 or 7.50x16 on the narrow fronts.

paul · Jul 28, 2022

If concerned about alfalfa damage, I would look at the 4 rib tires for sure.

If you do a lot of field work disking or field cultivating, the 3 rib helps you turn a lot better in dirt.

If you are cheap you find old truck tires that fit.

Probably the 3 options?

Paul

jimmybeam01 · Jul 28, 2022

I do a lot of dirt work so I was thinking quad rib for the wide front tractors and tri rib for the narrow. Is there a favorite manufacturer for these tires? Ones that dont wear fast or anything? I have been seeing lots of rice tires and taiwan-iese stuff. Made me kinda scratch my head

Bob Bancroft · Jul 28, 2022

I agree with your choice of applications. It's so hard to know on brands today. Some years ago I bought no name 4 rib tires for my 4020. I chose them over brand name 3 rib, heavier ply tires. They have been great. They were still on it when it left last year, loader and all.

tomstractorsandtoys · Jul 28, 2022

On my 4020 that I run the discbine with we run 9.5L x 15 implement tires. Lots less damage to hay fields. Tom

BarnyardEngineering · Jul 28, 2022

I would not operate a 2WD tractor without a 3- or 4-rib front tractor type tire on the front.

Never really noticed them "tearing up" anything, but then, I slow down on the ends and corners. A lot of guys like to whip around on 2 wheels and throw up rooster tails of dirt when they make turns.

Anything else, it's like driving on ice. Turn the wheel, the front just slides.

caterpillar guy · Jul 28, 2022

Got an 856 with tri ribs and an 806 with pickup tires on it. both turn about the same in loose dirt doing field work. I'm cheap. I put truck tires on as the others wear out. I think they are a better made tire anyway. The rubber compound is better

Leroy · Jul 28, 2022

When I was farming I had single rib, 2 rib, try rib and 4 rib as well as multi rib implement and NEVER had a problem with any dammaging any hay crop. I cannot see that happening at all. The multi rib had to use brakes about all the time to turn. try rib for me all the time. If on concrete all the time a 2 rib or 4 rib would work but not on soil. And brand just what your tire store carries in your size. No mounting my own tires after a torn rotator cull trying that.

sotxbill · Jul 28, 2022

4 rib tires seem to ride smoother in the field, less bumpy, and turn the same as tri-ribs. Put more tread surface on the ground, and not affected by clods or rocks as much. Float better. my 1 cent worth.

Destroked 450 · Jul 28, 2022

Tri-rib is all we ever ran until lately, we switched over to 4 rib on one of the tractors with a loader, we ll be switching the other loader equipped tractors to 4 rib as the tires wear out
For narrow fronts I d stay with tri-rib, on wide front without a loader it s a toss up, 4 rib has better flotation but tri rib won t skid as bad on wet grass or mud
On the wide front Oliver s I like 11L-15, same height as 7.50-16 but wider foot print
On the Deer s 11L-15 or 10.00-16 if you need the taller tire

I took 10.00-16 tri-rib off this 6610 and went back with 11L-15 4 ribs

BarnyardEngineering · Jul 28, 2022

Getting hard to find 16" truck tires anymore though... Most trucks have been 17"-20" for almost 20 years.

I been looking for a pair to put on a set of rims for spares and/or long distance transport of equipment. Everything I've found is either old and rotten, old and bald, or old and overpriced.

Everyones op on ribbed tires for narrow and wide front

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