[jseim]

Who runs tubes with their V61's? When I ordered mine this week Miller said these tires needed tubes. Just curious as to how people are running them. They are 16/6.50-8 on stock 300 series rims.

 

[SonnyT]

Here is a good discussion on tube or not to.
http://www.mytractorforum.com/showthread.php?t=99984

 

[69project]

Who runs tubes with their V61's? When I ordered mine this week Miller said these tires needed tubes. Just curious as to how people are running them. They are 16/6.50-8 on stock 300 series rims.

I have them on my 400 and I have the bigger tires, 18/8.50-8. I started out without tubes but have since switched because both sides developed slow leaks. I can only surmise the leak was at the bead because since I have had the tubes installed, I have not had to add air.

I think my issues were related to the fact that the rims are not the best. I got my tubes from Tractor Supply so compare prices. I really think it depends on how good of shape your rims are. :fing32:

 

[DocG]

I'm not using tubes on my Vredestein V61's 18x8.50-8 6 ply. No problems and it's been over a year now....

 

[D-Dogg]

Ed Miller knows his tires, and the JD crowd. Listen to him.:fing32:

 

[Glockem]

16's need the tubes, the 18's do not.

 

[DocG]

Thanks for that bit of info Glockem, I didn't know that. But, why? What's the difference between the two sizes that requires ones to have tubes?

(And I agree with D-dogg's comment)

 

[Glockem]

The simple reason is that the 16's won't set the bead at all. I tried twice and both times the 16's went flat just sitting there. I argued with my JD dealer who said they don't need tubes to install tubes and they wouldn't do it for fear of tearing the tubes, so I had Theo mount them for me.

 

[69project]

Condition of the rim is going to be a factor as well. Make sure the lip is in good shape with no deformities/dents etc. I got my V61's from Miller tire and they did not push tubes on me since I had the 18's. I had some bad luck, even though my turfs held air just fine. You have to remember it's a metric tire and the rims are standard so...it's not a perfect fit sometimes.

 

[D-Dogg]

I'm sorry, I should have clarified. Miller has always recommended the tube for the 16x6.50-8 V-61 based on it being a bit narrow for our stock 300 series rims. The 18x8.50-8 can be shoehorned onto a 300 series rim, without a tube, but the wider 420/430/445 rims handles them without a tube as well.

 

[jseim]

OK, thanks for the good info guys. I was a little surprised that he said I needed tubes, but I knew what kind of reputation he has here and over at WFM as well so I figured he wasn't just jerking me around.

Probably going to let the tire shop mount these. I tried to do my Tru Power's on the rear, but I couldn't even get the bead broke on the old tires. Any tricks for that? I don't mind hard work if it saves me money....

 

[69project]

Go search for Roy Rector's video. He gives a video class on removing/installing tires. Pretty good too.

 

[wizzo]

Sounds like the 16s need tubes... Go tube 'em and forgot about it!!!

 

[jseim]

Well,
I attempted my first tire work today. Had a heck of a time getting the bead broke. Managed to tear the beads on both tires. Good thing they're junk anyway. Finally got them off, bent my rims a little bit, fixed that. Gonna have to sand blast them and re-paint them. It was a ton of work and not near as easy as Roy Rector made it look!

I need to figure out a way to hold the rim while doing this. Anyone have any good ideas?

 

[enzminger]

I have 16's and I did use tubes. I wanted to do it once not twice.

 

[69project]

Harbor freight or Northern sell tire tools and stands. But for the money I would just pay the $10 dollars a piece it costs to mount them and be done with it.