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Tractor tires - R4 vs R14

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by bobdog2o02, Jul 29, 2021.

  1. Gasifier

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  2. bobdog2o02

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    Dealer persuaded me into r4, might need chains for ice... but ill cross that bridge when i get there....
     
  3. Canadian border VT

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    Calling tree killer
    He found a great set for Well Seasoned
     
  4. mike bayerl

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    Always a solid choice. Hard to go wrong w/ R4 for all-around.
     
  5. Screwloose

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    I'd suggest that you look into getting them filled.
    Also possibly inquire about wheel weights and see what the max weight allowed is and if a deal is available.
     
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    Already getting filled.
     
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    You won't regret it.
    In addition to traction it adds a lot to stability.
     
  8. DaveGunter

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    I think that may have been fuelrod not tree killer.

    I have never been impressed with the stability or traction of my 1025 Deere with R4s that I bought new a couple years ago, I paid for filled rears at the time. I have been shopping for a bigger tractor this year partly because of this and partly because I could really use a bigger machine now that our harvest is complete and I have more access to the woods. I kind of gave up shopping for now because of lack of availability. So I decided to add some wheel spacers to help the stability issue, when I went to install the spacers I discovered that the dealer never actually filled the rears:mad:. The dealer corrected their error and I installed the spacers and it feels like a different tractor now both stability and traction.
     
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    Thanks for correction DaveGunter I believe you are correct:handshake:

    my tractor came with spacers and wheel weights so I never had them filled.
     
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