Question about radial tractor tires?

[tom4018]

It seems that the radials are wider tread surface than the comparable bias tires. Does that affect how they do in mud or soft ground?

 

[Rmc]

Radial tractor tires give you a larger contact surface than the same size bias ply tractor tire at similar pressure.
Radial tires will float more and have less compaction then the same size bias tire.

 

[SBMF 2015]

I think they "squat" more than bias tires. Different brands have different treads. Firestone is famous for their 23 degree tires. They do well in snow and mud. I have Mitoch tires on my big tractor. The bars are 45 degrees. They pull great in mud, but not as well in snow/ice.

 

[coachg]

My tire guy , my oldest son, recommended radial tires . He owns a tire store .

 

[Hogfarmer10]

Radials will outlast bias if you're driving on pavement a lot. I've always felt like they were worse to "roll" when driving sideways on a hill.

 

[chevytaHOE5674]

Radials have "squishier" sidewalls so they aren't usually as durable as a bias ply. But that squishing gives them a better ride, less compaction, bigger footprint, etc.

 

[Lucky]

Having had both I'd pay the extra for the radials. They ride better, wear better, and have better traction. The only thing I qustion is how much the fronts squish down with a heavy load on the loader. You can also plug them. I plugged one over 5 yrs ago and it's still holding.

 

[chevytaHOE5674]

You can plug a bias ply tire as well as long as its mounted up tubeless.

 

[Brute 23]

You can plug a bias ply tire as well as long as its mounted up tubeless.

I have never understood the benefit of running a tube. It just adds headache for us patching holes.

 

[chevytaHOE5674]

Some older tractors have rims that will not hold air without a tube because of riveted in centers, or 2 piece rims riveted together.

Most guys like to run tubes in fluid filled tires to try to control rust.

Also tubes can be useful in older tires that don't have a hole in them but can leak air thru the carcass of the tire overtime.

Given the choice I run tubeless in just about everything I own anymore.

 

[Lisagrantb]

Radial if you can afford it, better ride and ground contact. And don't put too much air in them , my lighter tractors like Kubota unless I'm carrying a heavy load I run 5-7 psi in them.