Wider Rear Tire for better traction?

[TnHusky]

Well it's no secret that I really like my mower but my yard is less than the ideal lawn for mowing. Very hilly and uneven in spots. With that being said I feel that the only downside to my mower would be the size of tires on the rear. They are 20 x 8.00 and I think if a 20 x 10 or wider would fit It would be of great benefit. What brand though would work the best?
Would a turf design from Carlisle work the best for traction?
Or something else?
http://www.carlisletirestore.com/images/trf_mstr.jpg

 

[reynoldston]

My though on it would be no. I really don't think wider tires will give you more traction but less. The wider the tire the less weight pre pound will be on the ground. If you want more traction you will need a more aggressive thread and now it will rip up the lawn more. I really thing if you put wheel weights on would do more good then wider tires.

 

[djdicetn]

Well it's no secret that I really like my mower but my yard is less than the ideal lawn for mowing. Very hilly and uneven in spots. With that being said I feel that the only downside to my mower would be the size of tires on the rear. They are 20 x 8.00 and I think if a 20 x 10 or wider would fit It would be of great benefit. What brand though would work the best?
Would a turf design from Carlisle work the best for traction?
Or something else?
http://www.carlisletirestore.com/images/trf_mstr.jpg

TnHusky,

Sometimes a few less psi in the rear than the recommended pressure will render better traction. Play around with that and I'm not certain wider tires on same wheels is always a good idea(but I don't know that for a fact).

P.S.
That's another reason I recommend that Huqsqvarna YT42XLS and YT48XLS for the locking differential tranny that can also help with traction:0)

 

[TnHusky]

TnHusky,

Sometimes a few less psi in the rear than the recommended pressure will render better traction. Play around with that and I'm not certain wider tires on same wheels is always a good idea(but I don't know that for a fact).

P.S.
That's another reason I recommend that Huqsqvarna YT42XLS and YT48XLS for the locking differential tranny that can also help with traction:0)

Would have been nice to have had the locking diff no doubt dj but the ole budget just wouldn't allow. I'll drop the air down just a bit more in the rear and see if it helps some. It's really no worse than my other mower but this thing has more umph to it so I got to watch my big ole foot on the pedal in tight spots. I'll try less psi the next mow and will let you guys know how it does, thanks. :thumbsup:

 

[djdicetn]

Would have been nice to have had the locking diff no doubt dj but the ole budget just wouldn't allow. I'll drop the air down just a bit more in the rear and see if it helps some. It's really no worse than my other mower but this thing has more umph to it so I got to watch my big ole foot on the pedal in tight spots. I'll try less psi the next mow and will let you guys know how it does, thanks. :thumbsup:

Hope that helps and I think the key on grades is go slow and up/down the hill instead of sideways(I'm not real sure about the proper direction because I've never delt with more than a 5% grade).

 

[Carscw]

Hope that helps and I think the key on grades is go slow and up/down the hill instead of sideways(I'm not real sure about the proper direction because I've never delt with more than a 5% grade).

I mow sideways I just feel safer then going up and down.
My new cub only feels good at no more than a 15
But my old MTD will stick Any hill you are brave enough to try. I sit in the fender and hold my hand on the seat so it don't shut off.

Water in the tires helps a lot

I would rather flip it over sideways then backwards

(( racing is the only sport that you need two balls ))

 

[TnHusky]

I mow sideways I just feel safer then going up and down.
My new cub only feels good at no more than a 15
But my old MTD will stick Any hill you are brave enough to try. I sit in the fender and hold my hand on the seat so it don't shut off.

Water in the tires helps a lot

I would rather flip it over sideways then backwards

(( racing is the only sport that you need two balls ))

I hear ya, I rode the fender of my white a lot. The Husky is a little bigger and the seat switch is a lot more sensitive than my ole mower was. Thought about trying to bypass the switch but got to thinking with my luck I'd flip it and cut myself to death, soooo decided not to do that!! :laughing:

 

[wjjones]

Yep I tried 20x8x8s on mine and quickly went back to the 20x10x8s they are alot more stable, and get a little better traction. I would say they help more with being stable than traction I have also tried the super lugs as well they are really good for traction if you need better traction they are the way to go.

Try this link they will add match on tires as well I have bought several from them look at the Carlisle super lugs. http://www.mgrassroots.com/

 

[Bob E]

I have a drainfield mound I mow up and down. traction hasn't been an issue
20 x 8 @ 10 psi

 

[TnHusky]

Hope that helps and I think the key on grades is go slow and up/down the hill instead of sideways(I'm not real sure about the proper direction because I've never delt with more than a 5% grade).

dj the next chance I get I'll take a picture of my back yard and you'll see what I'm up against. I'll get buy no doubt, just wanted to see if there was a little better tire out there.