On Jul 5, 2019, at 9:23 AM, Dean Stuckmann via Elec-trak
<elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu
<mailto:elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu>> wrote:
Hi,
I installed Carlisle Tru Power Lug Tires on 2 of my ETs and they are
awesome. Not to mention that they look cool!
At first I was a bit leery about using them on the lawn but I found
them to be better than the turf tires. The turf tires rolled the lawn
flat (especially in wet areas) where as the lug tires leave most of
the lawn uncompressed. Traction is amazing for the ditches and hills.
They work great for snow as well. As long as you aren’t on ice of
course. My brother recently used mine with the front blade to move
some topsoil around. He could not believe how much ground that setup
would push.
Here is a link to photo of one installed on someones tractor.
https://www.wfmachines.com/discus/messages/17/305471.jpg
The tire on the right is the Tru Power. Note the flatter profile and
more lugs. These two items makes them better than the lug tires for
lawn use and makes for a smoother ride (in my opinion).
Regards,
Dean A. Stuckmann
5432 County Road U
Newton, WI 53063
On Jul 4, 2019, at 2:33 PM, Chris Zach <cz alembic crystel com
<mailto:cz alembic crystel com>> wrote:
I would agree. I went with Carlisle tires and when they went to
replace them they had to use the truck bead breaker.
To everyone else: Replace your old tires. They are at this point as
hard as cinder blocks and offer about as much traction. Switching the
tires to nice Turf savers was a really good idea on my part.
C
On 7/4/2019 3:10 PM, Jim Coate wrote:
I'd go 4-ply if possible. I do have limited stock of made in USA
tires. If budget permits, I'd suggest replacing both back tires at
the same time to have matching geometry and flexibility.
However... 45 year old tires are really stiff and hard to remove.
Getting the bead to break and removing the tire with hand irons is
quite a workout. You may want to pay a local tire place to use their
tire machine to change the tire(s) for you, and if doing so may be
most expedient to go with whatever tire they offer.
On 07/04/2019 8:01 am, jim donovan via Elec-trak wrote:
Hey all
Interesting things do happen. My 1973 E-15 blew one rear tire
yesterday. Went dead flat in moments. Part of my issue could be that
the tire still has the Elec-Trak stamp on it - would not be surprised
if it dates back to 1973 but I have owned it since the very early
1990's.
Any group thoughts on replacement 23x9.5x12 tires? I can get a
two-ply locally but am concerned if I should have a higher ply.
Thoughts appreciated.
Jim