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#1

Mike88se

Mike88se

I'm going to have to replace the tires on my Gravely 34z soon. I don't mind the wear so much but they're old and the sidewalls have some cracking. Better to take care of it before they give out on the job.
The OEM size is 21-7-10. The only ones I've found are Firestones at $330 shipped. No way. I think I'll go with some Kenda 20-8-10. I don't think the extra half inch will rub the frame and a 20-10-10 might not rub. That would be real close tho.
I'll find a way to deal with the height issues if it affects the cutting height or rake. The deck is suspended by chains.
Just running this by yall to see if I overlooked anything.


#2

Carscw

Carscw

Sears.com has been doing dome good deals.
Not sure what your tires would run.
I use the super lugs


#3

Mower Doctor 78006

Mower Doctor 78006

go to northern tool. There's 3 stores in the Houston area. They have a great selection of mower tires at good prices.


#4

Mower Doctor 78006

Mower Doctor 78006

Portable Generators, Pressure Washers, Power Tools, Welders | Northern Tool + Equipment


#5

M

motoman

Just replaced two Kenda cart tires in 8" I found prices all over the place, hi-low. Best was Sams club but requires membership. Bought at wal-mart. Did see other sizes there. Also Motown seemed good.


#6

Mike88se

Mike88se

Northern has 20-8-10 but I found some Kenda 21-7-10 at Palmetto Specialty Tires online. Northern might be able to order that size and ship to the store free. Wish I could find one in 21 with a 9" width.
The Palmetto store has Innova 22 x 9.50-10. I'm thinking Kenda and Innova are both Taiwan.
I don't think 1" off the height is going to matter that much. It probably isn't exactly 1" anyway.


#7

davbell22602

davbell22602

The new tires will last longer with inner tubes installed with the new tires. JCwhitney sell tires also.


#8

Mike88se

Mike88se

Okay about to do it... any opinions on oem 21-7-10 or 20-10-10 or 22-9.5-10?
I know I need to measure exactly how much clearance the oem tires have. 20-10-10 would probably mean running full psi in the tires for clearance... slightly harder ride but the ride is pretty soft. 22-9.5-10 would mean sitting a bit higher but more tread on the ground and less chance of rutting. 21-7-10... well same ol.


#9

exotion

exotion

I would just go to les schwab ...


#10

Mike88se

Mike88se

les shwab??? nvm... just googled it. I know where to get tires... just hoping somebody had already experimented with sizes so I wouldn't have to be the guinea pig. That can be expensive ;)
I have to go out to the garage anyway so I'm going to check exactly how much clearance I have.


#11

Carscw

Carscw

I run 20x10x8

It came with 20x8x8

A little wider and a lot better on hills.


#12

Mike88se

Mike88se

Carscw said:
I run 20x10x8

It came with 20x8x8

A little wider and a lot better on hills.
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That's what I'm thinking... plus they should be as likely to rut as 7s. 7" is just too narrow.

..... um... lots of room at the main frame but the part that holds the gas tanks only has 1/4 to 3/8" clearance :rolleyes:


#13

Mower Doctor 78006

Mower Doctor 78006

Northern has the 21-7-10. There 95 a piece. That way there's no guessing on the fitment. Kenda K284 Front Max Tubeless ATV Replacement Tire — 21 x 7.00-10 2-Ply TL, Model# 710-2FM-I | ATV Tires Wheels| Northern Tool + Equipment

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#14

Mike88se

Mike88se

Mower Doctor 78006 said:
Northern has the 21-7-10. There 95 a piece. That way there's no guessing on the fitment. Kenda K284 Front Max Tubeless ATV Replacement Tire 21 x 7.00-10 2-Ply TL, Model# 710-2FM-I | ATV Tires Wheels| Northern Tool + Equipment
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Turned out I did get the stock size. I went out to measure one last time and noticed a big bolt head on one side that would caused real iffy clearance problems. Also noticed the right tire was half flat from a dry rot crack ;) Got the Carlisle(?) turf saver tires from Summit Racing for 140 shipped. Never thought I'd be shopping at Summit again lol. Bought some new valve stems too. Think I'll take a shot at mounting the tires myself. Thanks for all the input :thumbsup:


#15

Mike88se

Mike88se

Finally got around to installing the new tires. Easy job.
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#16

M

motoman

wow, those things are expensive


#17

Mike88se

Mike88se

motoman said:
wow, those things are expensive
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I thought so too ;) Firestone makes a tire that size that is $150... each :rolleyes:
I put new blades on too. These are 3" wide and 1/4" think. I hope the weight doesn't screw with the blade tip speed.
I'm waiting for some gaskets so I can take the carb off and see whats causing the surging.


#18

gfp55

gfp55

Mike88se said:
I'm going to have to replace the tires on my Gravely 34z soon. I don't mind the wear so much but they're old and the sidewalls have some cracking. Better to take care of it before they give out on the job.
The OEM size is 21-7-10. The only ones I've found are Firestones at $330 shipped. No way. I think I'll go with some Kenda 20-8-10. I don't think the extra half inch will rub the frame and a 20-10-10 might not rub. That would be real close tho.
I'll find a way to deal with the height issues if it affects the cutting height or rake. The deck is suspended by chains.
Just running this by yall to see if I overlooked anything.
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You might check out gctwholesale.com they have good prices and good turn around. one pair for $77.50 20x10-10 4ply turf, that two tires for $77.50 + shipping. Add something like $20-$22 for shipping


#19

Mike88se

Mike88se

gfp55 said:
You might check out gctwholesale.com they have good prices and good turn around. one pair for $77.50 20x10-10 4ply turf, that two tires for $77.50 + shipping. Add something like $20-$22 for shipping
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Those are good prices on the Kenda 21-7-10 4 ply tires. But... I already have the new tires I bought from Summit on the mower.


#20

gfp55

gfp55

Sorry, I should have the whole thread before I posted. My bad.


#21

M

millertire

You can use 205/65-10 Kenda "C" (6 ply) Loadstar This is an "All-Season" trailer tire. Can be used to replace 21x8.00-10 Turf tires on Lawn & Garden Tractors and Compact Tractors. Use this tire to replace 20.5x8.0-10.

[URL="http://www.millertire.com/products/implement-tires/20-5x8-0-10/205-65-10-kenda-loadstar-c-6-ply-20-5x8-0-10[/URL]


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