Bar Tread Tires ( FIRST POST !!! )

mason346

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Would it be ok to replace 20 x 10.5 - 8 turf tires with 21 x 11 - 8 AT101 bar tread ( with rounded shoulders ). Would like your advice. THANKS in advance
 

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Depends on what you are going to put them on and use it for.
 

mason346

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Depends on what you are going to put them on and use it for.

(sorry) I'll be putting them on a Bad Boy ZT50 zero-turn. Will only be using to cut grass on totally flat ground.
 

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Don't do it. You'll only end up digging up your grass.
 

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All you can do is try them and see. Dixie chopper mowers have some almost like bars on there mowers. And they seem to work fine.
 

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Don't buy ag tires like on a farm tractor you will dig your yard up big time the ones they run on the big commercial modes like Dixie Chopper is a Carlisle Chevron tire There great tires for ZTRs but you still have to be careful with them they will dig good luck
 

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Thanks for ALL the info. BUT the MAIN question I'm asking is can u go 1 inch taller. I know I will need to re-level my deck. What about transmission? (speed) ect.





Don't buy ag tires like on a farm tractor you will dig your yard up big time the ones they run on the big commercial modes like Dixie Chopper is a Carlisle Chevron tire There great tires for ZTRs but you still have to be careful with them they will dig good luck
 

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Taller the tire faster the mower and yes 1 inch will make it faster. A lot faster no.
But I am thinking with the tires you wanting to use will be closer to 2 inch bigger.
I know the size says it will only be a inch but put a tape on them and bet comes out close to 2 inch more in diameter and I inch and a half wider

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Taller the tire faster the mower and yes 1 inch will make it faster. A lot faster no.
But I am thinking with the tires you wanting to use will be closer to 2 inch bigger.
I know the size says it will only be a inch but put a tape on them and bet comes out close to 2 inch more in diameter and I inch and a half wider

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THANKS! Guess I just need to get measurements before I purchase.
 

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If you look up the manufacturer's website, or even many seller sites, they'll list the mounted dimensions. The same listed sizes can vary greatly between manufacturers or even tire styles.

For a tire that's 1" taller overall, that's only 1/2" each side of the axle, so, 1/2" closer to the fender, deck, etc. If you can't just look at it and say, "There more than that there", then it's probably too close to go bigger.
 
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