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Wider Rear Tire for better traction?

#1

TnHusky

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


#2

reynoldston

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.


#3

djdicetn

djdicetn

TnHusky said:
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
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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)


#4

TnHusky

TnHusky

djdicetn said:
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)
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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:


#5

djdicetn

djdicetn

TnHusky said:
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:
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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).


#6

Carscw

Carscw

djdicetn said:
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).
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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 ))


#7

TnHusky

TnHusky

Carscw said:
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 ))
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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:


#8

wjjones

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/


#9

Bob E

Bob E

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

TnHusky

TnHusky

djdicetn said:
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).
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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.


#11

TnHusky

TnHusky

Re: Wider Rear Tire for better traction? Pictures Added Of Backyard!!

I took these with the cell so there not the best of quality. But this will give you a little idea of the slope in the back yard I deal with which is no problem but you got to watch it a little. I did drop my tire pressure to 8 psi and that helped quiet a bit. I thought I had it at 8 but it was at 10.
That's the back of my house and I've just stepped off the mower at the bottom for a shot. The blurry pic is a shot of me turning and snapping as I go up hill.

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#12

Carscw

Carscw

I would start at the top and mow it sideways so your turns would be going down the hill.

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


#13

wjjones

wjjones

Re: Wider Rear Tire for better traction? Pictures Added Of Backyard!!

TnHusky said:
I took these with the cell so there not the best of quality. But this will give you a little idea of the slope in the back yard I deal with which is no problem but you got to watch it a little. I did drop my tire pressure to 8 psi and that helped quiet a bit. I thought I had it at 8 but it was at 10.
That's the back of my house and I've just stepped off the mower at the bottom for a shot. The blurry pic is a shot of me turning and snapping as I go up hill.
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You could use some ag tires, or kenda scorpions.

https://www.twocycleguys.com/showPr...roductID=414&gclid=COvMubbdi7cCFchM4AodFy4AkA

http://mgrassroots.com/carlisleSuperLug.html


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TnHusky

TnHusky

Re: Wider Rear Tire for better traction? Pictures Added Of Backyard!!

wjjones said:
You could use some ag tires, or kenda scorpions.

https://www.twocycleguys.com/showPr...roductID=414&gclid=COvMubbdi7cCFchM4AodFy4AkA

Michener's - Carlisle Super Lug
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Well I do mow sideways but I go down one side and up the other. Really didn't have any issues yesterday since I dropped the air a little more. It takes me about 2 hrs of mowing on the mower to ride all my yard. I now have 12.9 hrs on the Husky and couldn't be more pleased. :thumbsup:


#15

djdicetn

djdicetn

Re: Wider Rear Tire for better traction? Pictures Added Of Backyard!!

TnHusky said:
Well I do mow sideways but I go down one side and up the other. Really didn't have any issues yesterday since I dropped the air a little more. It takes me about 2 hrs of mowing on the mower to ride all my yard. I now have 12.9 hrs on the Husky and couldn't be more pleased. :thumbsup:
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TnHusky,

Glad lowering the PSI in the rear tires helped some!!! I've never tried it(have a relatively flat lawn) but had heard it worked.


#16

Ric

Ric

Re: Wider Rear Tire for better traction? Pictures Added Of Backyard!!

TnHusky said:
Well I do mow sideways but I go down one side and up the other. Really didn't have any issues yesterday since I dropped the air a little more. It takes me about 2 hrs of mowing on the mower to ride all my yard. I now have 12.9 hrs on the Husky and couldn't be more pleased. :thumbsup:
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Mow straight up and down slopes with a tractor or rider unless the manual says otherwise. And mow side-to-side with walk-behind mowers or ZTR starting at the bottom and moving up the hill. I'd like to try your slopes on my stander, I'll bet it would be fun.


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