Tire Quality

w30bob

Well-known member
Hi Guys,

I need to replace the front tires on my Cub and did a little research on the subject last night. Seems most of what's out there are made in India, China or Asia. I'm wondering how well these tires hold up. I bought some Chinese fronts for my other Cub a few years back and they're already cracking in between the tri-ribs. I think those are the East or East West brand junk. This tractor is kept in a shed out of the elements and the tires are always aired up properly. Would like to get some tires that actually hold up for some time. Oh, I realize the cracks aren't a big deal.......but I don't like the look. So wondering how the Harvest King, Deestone, etc hold up. Anybody own them for a few years that could comment? Are there any American tires available? I don't mean American brands that are made in China.......I mean real American made tires.

thanks,
bob
 
I think the fronts on my JD 790 are deestones. they are cut up pretty good in a year but the rocks around here will cut any tire. one thing I didnt care for was the side walls were so pressed together. Even the tire shop could not mount them tubeless on 6.00 16 rims, I had to buy tubes to push them out in order to use them. think that had more to do with how they were shipped and stored
 
I bought Carlisle fronts for my Cub from Miller Tire. I put some on my Farmall H 4 years ago and they still look new. Made in USA.
Larry
 
Carlise, titan, American farmer still have USA made tires, I find the quality is much better than the import junk
 
tst":2y3xip1l said:
Carlise, titan, American farmer still have USA made tires, I find the quality is much better than the import junk

Don't know about the other brands mentioned, but not all Carlisle tires are american made anymore!
 
grnspot":1qe366z1 said:
tst":1qe366z1 said:
Carlise, titan, American farmer still have USA made tires, I find the quality is much better than the import junk

Don't know about the other brands mentioned, but not all Carlisle tires are american made anymore!
I have read that, too. I read up on them a year or so ago when I needed tires on my camper. Local dealer have them and I went with their radial trailer tires. They were imported but they had good reviews. Very satisfied.
 
I put a set of Firestone tires on my Cub's rear. One made in India and the other Argentine. Matching set. Excellent quality.
 
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