Consider the type of use when shopping for tractor tires. All-terrain tires are best for mowing lawns, rice style tires for wet soils, and medium duty/universal tires for general use. Loaded tires and dual-tire configurations can improve traction and balance. A track system can replace tires on very soft ground. Seek advice from other tractor owners or tractor supply stores.
When shopping for tractor tires, think about the type of use you will put the tractor to. For the average use of a small tractor for mowing lawns, buy all-terrain tractor tires. This type of tire will not tear up grass and will provide good traction on soft areas. For a tractor that will see use in very wet and soft soils, rice style tractor tires are often the best choice. This tire is very wide and has extra tall lugs to provide flotation and traction on soggy bottoms. For general use, a medium duty tire and universal tire will provide the best overall performance.
In an attempt to improve traction and balance on uneven ground, many tractor tires use a fluid-filled tire tube to add weight to the tractor. These loaded tractor tires, as they are called, are filled with a chemical solution that resists freezing and remains flexible even in the coldest of climates. Heavy tires often require the help of a boom truck or jack to mount to the tractor, as they are too heavy to lift by hand. In an attempt to offset weight and avoid sinking too deep into the soft ground, these tires are often run in a dual-tire configuration.
Dual tires are purchased and used to spread and shift the weight of the tractor over a larger area. By doing so, the tractor can have excellent traction while not compacting the soil to the extent that the plants cannot push it. When contemplating the purchase of dual tractor tires, it is often wise to use two skinny tires rather than two wide tires. This will allow the tires to sink enough to provide adequate traction, while wider tires can simply float across the ground.
Some tractor tires are not tires at all. If the tractor is to be operated on very soft ground, a track system can be purchased to replace the tires. In a tractor drive track system, a rubber track is placed around a complex gear drive system that bolts to the tractor wheel hub. As the hub rotates under power, the rubber track drives the tractor over soft ground.
To determine the correct size and style of tractor tires to purchase, it is wise to talk to other tractor owners in the same area where the tractor will be used. Most good tractor supply stores can also be a source of useful information. Additionally, tractor owners can look at the markings on the original tire and purchase the same type of tire that is currently mounted on the tractor.
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