L245DT tire size/replacement

[Dave W]

I was recently gifted a L245DT that needs its tires replaced (dry rot/cracked). It currently has 7.2-16 R1 Goodyear power torque on the front and 11.2-24 R1 Multi Trac on the rear. Does anyone know if these are the factory tire sizes for a L245DT? None of the local tire shops can get a 7.2-16 and I know I have to keep the tire ratio close for using the 4wd. Anyone have a suggestion for replacement tires? Thanks.

Dave

 

[NCL4701]

I was recently gifted a L245DT that needs its tires replaced (dry rot/cracked). It currently has 7.2-16 R1 Goodyear power torque on the front and 11.2-24 R1 Multi Trac on the rear. Does anyone know if these are the factory tire sizes for a L245DT? None of the local tire shops can get a 7.2-16 and I know I have to keep the tire ratio close for using the 4wd. Anyone have a suggestion for replacement tires? Thanks.

Dave

They ain’t cheap but 7.2 - 16 R1’s are available.

https://simpletire.com/paid?v=1&tireSize=7.2-16&mpn=42p833&brand=goodyear&productLine=power-torque-r-1&itemId=81579&utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=shopping_feed&utm_content=surfaces_across_google&region_id=3000039999&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=G_Shopping_Region_03&utm_content=Profit-Bucket_Farm_LowProfit_Tier-D_RAD&utm_term=&utm_creative=383435609192&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIv_O82urx7QIViICGCh0KnQgkEAQYBiABEgLLgfD_BwE

Don’t know if you’ve used SimpleTire before or not. I have for light truck off-road tires and implement tires. They have relationships with tire shops in a pretty wide area and will ship direct to the shop of your choice (they have a finder on their site) or ship straight to you. At least around here the ag tire type shops don’t mind mounting whatever if you bring them the tires and rims.

You may be able to source elsewhere. Just saying they’re out there if you want 7.2 - 16 R1’s.

 

[PoTreeBoy]

I was recently gifted a L245DT that needs its tires replaced (dry rot/cracked). It currently has 7.2-16 R1 Goodyear power torque on the front and 11.2-24 R1 Multi Trac on the rear. Does anyone know if these are the factory tire sizes for a L245DT? None of the local tire shops can get a 7.2-16 and I know I have to keep the tire ratio close for using the 4wd. Anyone have a suggestion for replacement tires? Thanks.

Dave

According to tractordata.com, the fronts should be 5.00-15. They're not always right. Anybody got a manual or tractor?
Edit: there's a manual at kubotabooks.com but it doesn't have tire sizes. Messick's parts says 7-16 4, whatever that means.
Edit 2: I think the 5.00-15 is for 2wd.

 

[Dave W]

Thank you for the quick replies.

I was finally able to dig up an old scanned copy of the owner manual. It lists the factory tires as front: FLSW 7-16 4PR, and rear: FLSW 11.2/10-24 4PR.

The 5-15 was listed for the L245F model in the manual.

I am assuming that the 4PR means 4-ply rating? Any suggestions on staying with this rating or going to a heavier ply? This tractor also has a front end loader. I'm thinking with additional weight up front, it might not hurt to increase the ply rating?

 

[PoTreeBoy]

Thank you for the quick replies.

I was finally able to dig up an old scanned copy of the owner manual. It lists the factory tires as front: FLSW 7-16 4PR, and rear: FLSW 11.2/10-24 4PR.

The 5-15 was listed for the L245F model in the manual.

I am assuming that the 4PR means 4-ply rating? Any suggestions on staying with this rating or going to a heavier ply? This tractor also has a front end loader. I'm thinking with additional weight up front, it might not hurt to increase the ply rating?

I'd compare the rolling radius, leaning toward the higher load rating.

 

[K.P.]

Thank you for the quick replies.

I was finally able to dig up an old scanned copy of the owner manual. It lists the factory tires as front: FLSW 7-16 4PR, and rear: FLSW 11.2/10-24 4PR.

The 5-15 was listed for the L245F model in the manual.

I am assuming that the 4PR means 4-ply rating? Any suggestions on staying with this rating or going to a heavier ply? This tractor also has a front end loader. I'm thinking with additional weight up front, it might not hurt to increase the ply rating?

I’d recommend staying with the manufacturer specified ply. The tire ply acts as your suspension in a way and the OE spec already accounts for an FEL. More plys results in a rougher ride and often less grip on ice.

The Best way to compensate for load on the front is by having counter weight mounted to the three point hitch. That can be in the form of an actual ballast device like a Ballast Box, or it can be an implement of substantial weight like a Box Blade.