My 1958 Loboy has a slow leak in one rear tire and the diamond tread 8-24 Firestone tires are badly cracked/dry-rotted. I see that Miller Tire commands a lofty premium for similar turf tires (but with a larger diamond pattern). I'm considering moving up to a 9.5-24. Has anyone tried the Carlisle Turf Pro tire on a Cub? The tread is a more modern lawn mower style tread. I can''t seem to find an actual photo of this tire in this size other than stock photos of a smaller size. I have ladder chains and realize I may have to add some links to get them to fit the larger tire, but don't want R1 ag tread as I'll have to buy another set of chains (or heavily modify the ones I have with links between the ladder rungs).
Alternative to Firestone/Goodyear Rear Turf Tire
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I have used Carlisle's on two cubs and am very happy with how it treats the grass and overall traction. It is also my favorite look for the turf tires.
I also have the one cub with used diamond pattern Firestones and think it has better (~10-15%) traction but is a little harder on the turf. Either one would be great for cutting grass and general towing and snow plowing with chains.
I also have the one cub with used diamond pattern Firestones and think it has better (~10-15%) traction but is a little harder on the turf. Either one would be great for cutting grass and general towing and snow plowing with chains.
Peter Person
501 Club
Firestone 8.3x24 R3 Turf Tires;
Quick online search,
Miller Tire: $375 each plus shipping
Pete’s Tire Barn: $308 each plus shipping
Simple Tire: $300 each w/shipping
Quick online search,
Miller Tire: $375 each plus shipping
Pete’s Tire Barn: $308 each plus shipping
Simple Tire: $300 each w/shipping
I had to stop by the cubs home today and got some pictures of the turf tires in my inventory.
Personally, I like Carlisle look the best and good overall performance. expensive. The only tires I have purchased new for dress-up tractors
The Firestone cross pattern I think gives a very good balance of saving the turf and traction. It is harder on the turf than the Carlisles or the Goodyear. I do plan on buying these on the next work tractor that needs tires.
I have these Goodyears diamonds on most of my cubs with turf tires. I think these are the first to spin but easy on the turf.
All take chains well and I have used them in snow and mud with chains.
My ground is flood plain with a lot of soft spots and sandy areas and the ag tires do a number on the grass.
I hope this helps with your decision.
Personally, I like Carlisle look the best and good overall performance. expensive. The only tires I have purchased new for dress-up tractors
The Firestone cross pattern I think gives a very good balance of saving the turf and traction. It is harder on the turf than the Carlisles or the Goodyear. I do plan on buying these on the next work tractor that needs tires.
I have these Goodyears diamonds on most of my cubs with turf tires. I think these are the first to spin but easy on the turf.
All take chains well and I have used them in snow and mud with chains.
My ground is flood plain with a lot of soft spots and sandy areas and the ag tires do a number on the grass.
I hope this helps with your decision.
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CapeCodCubs
501 Club
Peter Person":n0s9b8xi said:
Pete’s Tire Barn is good about waving shipping if they can get it close to you. Not a to your door delivery but to another tire dealer or one of their satellite location.
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I like it with the regular size tires better than the low rider version.
I like it with the regular size tires better than the low rider version.
here are my low rider tires
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Dale Finch
501 Club
Hey, wait! Do you have rims for those?! I could sure use them... sigh... 
-Please- replyLt.Mike":1pyrn4oj said:
Although I'm absolutely "new" minted forum member I'd really like to learn if my being in N.E. Ohio [edited, site rule 5a - admin]
My Dad's tractor, that I used for nearly 30 years to mow the lawns of the farmstead, has those particular tires and they were mighty dry and in kinda' sorry shape last time I worked on the Cub. My Dad had a set of dimpled steel roller wheels made when he was the International/Farmall dealer for the area, and my expectation when I resurrect the tractor this summer is to install those wheels and use the machine (exclusively) to roll the 5-1/2 acres of lawns that I -still- take care of (with a '90s era JD commercial mower! -Thank the stars!). I know the steel wheels fit THOSE tires, but am unsure about anything else.