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jeickman01 
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 Topic: D17 FRONT TIRE SIZE
Posted: 18 Aug 2017 at 6:50pm |
Did not realize that tire sizing was next to rocket science. New 6 x 16 rims, 6 lug D17 rims are on their way and I need to find tires to match. If I understand tire sizing correctly, a 6 X 16 rim is 6 inches wide at the bead and will take a wider than 6 inch tire. A 6 x 16 inch tire is 6 inches wide from sidewall to sidewall, not bead to bead. Armed with this understanding nothing makes sense searching the net for tires. Yes, I should rely on the brick and mortar tire dealer where my retirement tractor is located but I need to have everything in hand and mounted before my next trip. Any suggestions for a lower compaction tire for a D17 that will support a front end loader.
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dawntreader74
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Posted: 18 Aug 2017 at 7:24pm |
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600 or 650x16 should work an look good also. a tire to fat will look dum?
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ksbowman
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Posted: 18 Aug 2017 at 7:43pm |
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My 170d had 7.50 x 16 on it when I got it 25 years ago and I assumed those came on it. When I replaced them that is what I put back on and they look correct.
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HD6GTOM
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Posted: 18 Aug 2017 at 8:45pm |
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My series 4 had 650x16"s on it when I got it. I put 750X16's on it. They look good on it.
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Dans 7080
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Posted: 18 Aug 2017 at 8:58pm |
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6.50-16 or 750-16 will be fine on your rims. Pending funds I would go with the 7.50s.
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Josh Day
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Posted: 18 Aug 2017 at 8:59pm |
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Just put new firestone 7.5s they look very good.
Edited by Josh Day - 18 Aug 2017 at 9:00pm
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AC's 75' 7040, 64' D-17S4, 55'WD-45, 54' WD-45, 53' WD-45, 53' WD, 52' CA, 36' WC. IH 656. Deere's 38' A, and 47' A
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DSeries4
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Posted: 18 Aug 2017 at 9:15pm |
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Both of my Series IVs have 7.5 x 16 on them. I would not go any smaller.
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Pete from IL
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Posted: 20 Aug 2017 at 7:33am |
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I have 7.5 x 16 four rib tractor front tires. Looks good and they have held up to loader work just fine.
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