Tire Size Question

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Randy Tuura

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My Cub came with brand new rubber front and rear. Mold lines still not worn off.

Now I have a question. The rears are Firestones "9.5 x 24/on 8" rims/9-24". They look bigger than most of the tractors I've seen pictured here on the forum.

Is there a reason for the (apparently) smaller tires I see pictured on most other tractors?

Here's the way mine look...

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Is it just me or do these look bigger than usual?
 
Randy,

Several people have the same size tires as you have, although most have smaller tires. I would consider the larger tires a bonus. Haven't had to replace rear tires yet but have a candidate for tire replacement and it will get the larger tires. Not only are the larger tires better, in my opinion, I like the looks as well.

Hope this helps.

Bill
 
Randy, I agree with Bill. I like the looks of the larger tires also. Most of the Cubs you see have 8.3-24 tires. A few mat still be sporting the even smaller.7.00-24
 
The only possible downside to the larger tires is that the tractor will go a bit faster. This might make a difference if you do stuff that requires slow speeds, but I think it would be minimal.
 
awander":1ai4aqtm said:
The only possible downside to the larger tires is that the tractor will go a bit faster. This might make a difference if you do stuff that requires slow speeds, but I think it would be minimal.
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They also require more energy to turn (rolling resistance.)

With the 8.5+ HP of your Cub, the 9.5's are of no great benefit.
The Cubs originally came with 6 x 24's and 7 or 8 x 24's were available as special orders.

The larger the tire, the more flotation and grip. Thats why big Cane and Rice tractors have monster tires on them. For our small Cubs, there is really no need for anything bigger than 8 x 24's.

Cubs run out of engine long before they run out of traction or grip.

Having said all this, since you have some very nice 9.5 x 24's, certainly don't rush out and get rid of them. They will work just fine.

Good luck!
 
If I am not mistaken, all of the Cub Tug winners have had the smaller tires.

Larger tires=more speed
smaller tires=more torque
 
Gary Boutwell":1d8x08pp said:
The larger the tire, the more flotation and grip. Thats why big Cane and Rice tractors have monster tires on them. For our small Cubs, there is really no need for anything bigger than 8 x 24's.

Having said all this, since you have some very nice 9.5 x 24's, certainly don't rush out and get rid of them. They will work just fine.

Good luck!
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Maybe they'll turn out to be good for this kind of stuff when I get a plow...

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Besides, I kind of like the looks of the larger tires myself. And it's going to be used primarily for lawn mowing in a yard that's not fancy enough to need turf tires. And cleaning up after the snowblower when it really snows...
 
There was a period a couple years ago where you had a hard time finding brand name rear tires to put on your cub. So The 9.5's were more common and were a little cheaper. There s nothing wrong with haveing a larger tire btu I wouldnt go any larger on a cub. Even today try to find Fireston 8-3 24's at a reasonable price! I just paid $170 each for firestones. 3 years ago I was buying them every week for $116 each and the tubes were 18 bucks. I just bought two inner tubes for the 8.3x 24 and they wer 35 bucks each!! Tires are out of sight and the quality is in the toilet!!
 
I didn't realize the turf tires I traded for ag's were 9.5 till I put them on.

One downside is tire chains.... I think most/all sold for a "Cub" would be 8.3.
 
Buzzard Wing":zwe38z3a said:
I didn't realize the turf tires I traded for ag's were 9.5 till I put them on.

One downside is tire chains.... I think most/all sold for a "Cub" would be 8.3.
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Don't think I'll need 'em...
Tire chains, that is.
My 10 hp snowblower has tiny Ag tires and it doesn't slip in the snow.
The only time it would be a problem would be on ice.
And a snowblower or snowplow doesn't work for ice.
If it get's too bad we all just stay home.

Besides, I know how to alter tire chains.
You can string a couple sets of auto or truck chains together and cut off the excess.
They just have to be wide enough.
 
Gary Boutwell":efv6tk54 said:
awander":efv6tk54 said:
The only possible downside to the larger tires is that the tractor will go a bit faster. This might make a difference if you do stuff that requires slow speeds, but I think it would be minimal.
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They also require more energy to turn (rolling resistance.)

With the 8.5+ HP of your Cub, the 9.5's are of no great benefit.
The Cubs originally came with 6 x 24's and 7 or 8 x 24's were available as special orders.

The larger the tire, the more flotation and grip. Thats why big Cane and Rice tractors have monster tires on them. For our small Cubs, there is really no need for anything bigger than 8 x 24's.

Having said all this, since you have some very nice 9.5 x 24's, certainly don't rush out and get rid of them. They will work just fine.

Good luck!
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Gary, my last cub a key start square nos yeller one, came from the factory with95s on the rear and 6.00 X 15s on the front
:D

Boss
 
Randy Tuura (RWT)":r3swrzc7 said:
Buzzard Wing":r3swrzc7 said:
I didn't realize the turf tires I traded for ag's were 9.5 till I put them on.

One downside is tire chains.... I think most/all sold for a "Cub" would be 8.3.
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Don't think I'll need 'em...
Tire chains, that is.
My 10 hp snowblower has tiny Ag tires and it doesn't slip in the snow.
The only time it would be a problem would be on ice.
And a snowblower or snowplow doesn't work for ice.
If it get's too bad we all just stay home.

Besides, I know how to alter tire chains.
You can string a couple sets of auto or truck chains together and cut off the excess.
They just have to be wide enough.
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Randy... take it from a guy in the upper Midwest who does a LOT of plowing of snow... you are gonna need chains and weights on your cub. I went one Winter with no chains on and the next year with chains on the tractor. Night and day difference in traction... WAY different... You will LOVE chains in the snow and packed snow (ice)

Mike in La Crosse, WI
 
WisconsinCubMan":9ww7uyly said:
Randy... take it from a guy in the upper Midwest who does a LOT of plowing of snow... you are gonna need chains and weights on your cub. I went one Winter with no chains on and the next year with chains on the tractor. Night and day difference in traction... WAY different... You will LOVE chains in the snow and packed snow (ice)

Mike in La Crosse, WI
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Let's see, I guess I don't give my location very well in my profile info.
I'm updating it right after I send this reply.
I am over four hours north of you near Duluth, MN.

I know having chains is way better - I'm just not going to need them - unless I'm going to do a lot of snowplowing. Just cleaning up after using the snowblower is what I have in mind or if there's not enough to bother with the blower but enough so my dear wife says something about it.

As Jeff Foxworthy puts it, we have all four seasons, "Almost Winter", "Winter", "Still Winter" and "Road Construction".
 
You are definitely further north than I, and being around Duluth, I am sure that you get a fair amount of lake effect snow. It does still get darned cold and snowy here in La Crosse as well...

If you aren't using your cub for a lot of snow removal, you are right... you can get along without the chains. If your wheels can get down to hard ground they will do fine. If you are clearing on packed snow or really slick stuff, the chains are a definite help! Of course, it is up to you whether you use them or not, and you are also correct that truck chains can be modified to fit around Cub tires if you can't get Cub chains...

AAAARRRRRGH... snow is coming... I am not ready for it yet!!!

Mike in La Crosse, WI
 
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