It's time to shell out for a couple of new tires for my ancient Pasquali tractor.

Old tires are marked as 6.50-16. They're R1/Ag tires.

I can find 6x16 or 7x16 fairly easily, 6.50 not so much.

So, couple questions:

1. I'm assuming the rim is 6.5" wide. I'm also guessing I could go up to a 7 or down to a 6 without issues. Yes/No/Maybe?

2. It's 4 wheel drive, so ideally all tires should be the same size. Are there likely to be height/diameter differences if I go up or down a half-inch on the width?

I'd rather not spring for 4 new tires right now. I'll put the new ones on the back (don't use 4wd that much) and the two best old ones on the front.

Wow. Really? I stumped the Sig Forum Brain Trust? Whoda thunkit?

Problem solved, just gonna bite the bullet and put 4 new 7.00x16's on it and be done with it.

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Originally posted by PHPaul:
Wow. Really? I stumped the Sig Forum Brain Trust? Whoda thunkit?

Problem solved, just gonna bite the bullet and put 4 new 7.00x16's on it and be done with it.

I know nothing about tractor tires. But, why not just call the people you're buying the tires from and ask them?

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Originally posted by jimmy123x:

I know nothing about tractor tires. But, why not just call the people you're buying the tires from and ask them?

I did

Due to the fact that it's 4wd and the difference in tire height between a 6.50 and a 7.00 I had to bite the bullet and buy 4 new so they'd match. Would've had to go there eventually anyway.

Local tire outfit wanted $120 per, I got them online for $78, and will gladly pay the tire place to pop new valves in the rims, mount the tires and dispose of the old ones.

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ancient Pasquali tractor

When you get a flat tire on this, does it go "wop, wop, wop"?

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Originally posted by Patrick-SP2022:

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ancient Pasquali tractor

When you get a flat tire on this, does it go "wop, wop, wop"?

Yup, when dago flat dago wop wop wop...

 
I would go with R4 tires. They are more versatile.
 

Out of curiosity I looked up Pasquali tractors online. Pretty cool concept for a tractor!

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Originally posted by Tailhook 84:
Out of curiosity I looked up Pasquali tractors online. Pretty cool concept for a tractor!

It is a pretty neat little rig. With a 20 HP one-lung diesel and a 9 speed trans, it'll put a LOT of power on the ground for it's size.

Sure would benefit from power steering tho. Has a wicked case of bump-steer, you learn REAL quick not to hook your thumbs over the spokes...

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Originally posted by henryaz:
 
I would go with R4 tires. They are more versatile.
 

Not commonly available in the size I need, plus not great in snow and mud.

My distributor shows an Alliance 324 in your size. They are currently out of stock.

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Originally posted by PHPaul:

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Originally posted by henryaz:
 
I would go with R4 tires. They are more versatile.
 

Not commonly available in the size I need, plus not great in snow and mud.

Most likely true. We don't have much snow or mud here in AZ. My R4's are the best solution here.
 

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Originally posted by henryaz:

Most likely true. We don't have much snow or mud here in AZ. My R4's are the best solution here.
 

R4's are a great tire for many folks. More traction than a full turf tire, tear the ground up less than a full Ag tire, tend to be more puncture resistant.

Just not right for my situation. Dealer looked at me funny when I ordered my Kubota with Ag tires on it. Many people use compact utility tractors as glorified lawn mowers, I use mine as an actual tractor. Usually...