Rear tire size

[John Deere l118]

My John Deere l118 has 20x10-8 rear tires. I found a set of 18x9.5-8 tires. Question is will they work?

 

[bertsmobile1]

Yes but the mower will now cut 1" lower

 

[John Deere l118]

Yes but the mower will now cut 1" lower

So I cut on 2 now I'll cut on 3?

 

[StarTech]

Another drawback is the mower will be slower and have less traction.

 

[bertsmobile1]

So I cut on 2 now I'll cut on 3?

yes