Backhoe Tires on Tractor

[Brute 23]

Has any one tried running backhoe tires on the front of a tractor?

My foam filled tires gave way this past weekend after 6 or 7 years. They were a 6 or 8 ply 4 rib tire. I can get 12 or 14ply in the backhoe tire. I'm thinking about slimming the backhoe tires and seeing if I can get by with out the foam.

The foam filled tires do the job but they are rough and hard to handle.

 

[M-5]

I don't see why not , most of the old 2wd tractors here get upgraded to used 16" AT truck tires after the 3 rib blows out . Ive been running 1 truck tire spare of over a year on my 2630 with a FEL

 

[dieselbeef]

i have had backhoe tires on my 5210 for yrs

 

[Brute 23]

Thanks guys. I got them so we will see how it goes.

 

[D2Cat]

Might get some tires like these folks sell. I got a set of 15" airplane tires from them about 10 years ago for my 10' bush hog mower. They were mounted on painted wheels with a valve stem guard, for less then I though a tire would cost.

http://www.heywheel.com/

 

[Brute 23]

Might get some tires like these folks sell. I got a set of 15" airplane tires from them about 10 years ago for my 10' bush hog mower. They were mounted on painted wheels with a valve stem guard, for less then I though a tire would cost.

http://www.heywheel.com/

We have had airplane tires before. The turning was pretty bad. Nothing is perfect though and it may be the lesser of two evils. Thanks for link.

I'm down to only one place that still has some decent stumps left from shredding. In a year or two it will be cleaned up and it won't be such a big deal. I need new rear tires also but I'm trying to make it until I get that last place in shape.

 

[D2Cat]

I think these guys have the airplane carcass recapped for the ribbed front tires also. You can probably find something similar closer to you.

 

[Brute 23]

I think these guys have the airplane carcass recapped for the ribbed front tires also. You can probably find something similar closer to you.

Got ya. Thanks