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When are lawn tractor tires bad
We've got a zero turn that's about 4 years old. It's not uncommon for the back tires to spin which is a pain when trying to maneuver. Is that normal or an indication that they are old and need to be replaced?
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03-27-2022, 09:03 AM
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Zero turns will spin the tires easily if proper turning isn’t used and will also rip up grass. My zero turn is 4 or 5 years old and tires are fine and that’s cutting about 3 acres per cut. Try smoothing out your turns.
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03-27-2022, 09:11 AM
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https://youtu.be/iClPprJ7Olg This might help.
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03-27-2022, 09:15 AM
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Spinning is a factor of the tread profile on a zero turn. I have a large Kubota zero turn that, in certain conditions, spins rear tires like a DJ spins records. The dealer recommended against a more aggressive tread profile.
I have learned to pivot less aggressively on specific lawn conditions...may not be your problem, but it was mine. Much less spin. I love zero turns! Mine got the pre-season check-out yesterday and will get out next week. I have some smaller MF tractors I bought twenty years ago that still have their original tires.
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03-27-2022, 09:19 AM
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OK. I've kind of assumed it was just the nature of things, but wanted to confirm. And this mostly happens in odd/unusual circumstances, not on flat, level ground when doing normal mowing.
And yes, ours has the "lawn friendly" tires.
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03-27-2022, 09:25 AM
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When you do need tires consider ATV tires . You can get more aggressive tread pattern without going crazy . Then load them with windshield washer fluid you will be good to go. You still have to maneuver smartly but tread plus weight is the way to go .
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03-27-2022, 10:48 AM
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Also climbing-I have a steep area next to the house that stays damp in the shade, gotta ease up the over the top or I can get a little spin in the combined turn/climb, but you can creep without slowing the deck down, which is the beauty of a zt.
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Id purchase some new ones, you will get the vehicle running like new with fresh sneekers.
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03-29-2022, 08:31 AM
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The rears seem OK, so I'll probably leave those for now.
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03-29-2022, 08:41 AM
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