Off Brand Tires

Little tractor got a new set of "Titan" tires and also a new set "Champion" spark plugs.

We'll see which lasts the longest. :>)

Allan

Reading the other comments here makes me wonder, but I've had Titan's come on new gear, and some old Armstrong's, and not one ever impressed me very much. They do pull pretty good, and I can't say that they wore badly either, but they've all had the most pi$s poor casings I've ever seen. They either rot out or simply blow out, before they wear out. They're just a cheap tire, through and through. Like I said, I've run them because they came on the machine, but I'd never buy a set. I guess if they work for ya, that's all that matters. Now as far as I know, Titan bought GoodYear's farm tire division there a year or 2 ago. I don't know quite how those two product lines came together at this point. I spose if the put the GoodYear casing under the Titan bars they might come close to making a tire. However, for my money I'll stick to Firestone, Michelin, or BFG. Galaxy/Primex is also a farily decent low price tire. I'd say for what you get, they're probably one of the better entry level bias tires. They never caused me any trouble, but they do wear a bit quicker that a Firestone.... but they cost less. That would be my pick for a cheapie.

Rod

Rod

Now our 1855 needs new tires (18.4-34's) Dealer quoted somewhere around $1000 for tires, tubes, and whatever extra fluid they have to add to what we already have to make them full again. The old Coop tires on it are down to about 20-30%. Still better then the Feild & Roads on the duals though, they are smooth as a baby's bottom. May get the Coop's put on the duals and posibly new Titan's
Donovan from Wisconsin

I'm a little concerned about that "6-ply" business, but guess we'll see. They'll probably outlast me. :>)

Allan

I'm so out of touch with things anymore, it's a shame.

They used to be 10 ply standard as I recall. Heavy duty was 14 ply.

Allan

The Autolites lasted 'bout six months. I'm gonna put in an electronic ignition and see how that works also.

Allan

I had to carry the tractor to them 'cause I didn't wanna pay $3 a mile service call.

Allan