Can anybody tell me if I can put wider rear tires on my Husqvarna zero turn Z254 mower to try to improve traction and if so, do you have any recommendations for a tire type or model? I live on a hill and I find myself constantly spinning and digging ruts throughout my yard. thank you for any help you can provide.
Hi,
Zero turns are not very good on hills usually unless going straight up and down them. That is not always possible.
Wider tires also means slightly taller profile. They may actually be worse. The deck height would have to be adjusted slightly to compensate for the pitch of the mowing deck.
I recommend you first lower the tire pressures slightly and see how it works. Often times tire pressures are not properly set when new. When new, the Z-Tracks come on a steel frame ship crate and tire pressures are set high so they can be strapped tightly. During setup, many setup guys just overlook tire pressures and do not correct them.
This model calls for 15 PSI on all tires but lower the rear tires on yours to 11 PSI and see if it reduces the spinning and rut issues.
If the hills are too steep. you may want to consider changing rear tread design to more of a flat bar grip design.
