[C2H8O]

The tractor currently has 23x9.5-12 turf tires on the rear. Can the rims manage 10.5 inch wide tires? 12 inch wide? Would they tend to balloon rather than lay flat?

 

[Ingersoll444]

Well alot depends on the tractor and wheel size.... but Im guessing yes. a 10.5 would be OK. You looking at turf's, or ag styled? the ag tires seem to be a little narrower.

The 9.5's are a real oddball... Too bad realy... becouse I think its a perfect size for a lot of the smaller old YT, and GT's that came with 23 8.5x12's. Not to wide, but not to narrow. I hae a set on my 1970 JD112, and they fit perfect.

 

[ben2go]

10.5 on a 9.5 wheel shouldn't be an issue.2ply turf tires may balloon a little,but 4ply tires shouldn't have any issues.Most Ags are 4ply.Check the side wall or tire manufactures website for specs.

 

[evo803]

Make sure you don't fall for the " 4-ply Rated " tires. IMHO they are just not the same.

 

[ben2go]

4ply tires are stiffer than a 2 ply.Some claim better puncher resistance,but I don't have that issue where I live.

 

[Diz Jr.]

C2H80,
My Sears had 23x9.5-12's on it when i got it.
I put the tru-power 23x10.5-12's on it and it worked fine.

The tru-powers are not as wide as say the super lugs. So they didnt balloon on these rims.