Hi guys, I'm seeing what appear to be really narrow ATV type tires on stock looking rims. Where are people getting ATV tires that narrow? Brand/size/supplier?? I've also seen pics of guys putting bar lug (tractor like tires) tires on all four wheels. I'm assuming they are 6-12 tires, anyone know of a good source for those? Great for all offroad use I would think. Thanks for the anticipated help! This is a great forum! Nick
I think what you're seeing are 8" wide ATV tires (meant for 7" wide rims) being run on stock rims...which are MUCH narrow. Welcome!
Hi Nick I have them and can get them in any size. they have mouned on all of our minis without a problem however the truck must be lifted. drop me a line and I will send pics and more info including lift kit info Chuck Mid America Mini Trucks St Louis, MO
Anyone have experience with the tractor tires? Wonder how rough the ride is, even on off-road/slow conditions?
I'll answer my own question....... The Nanco 6-12 Ag-Lug Tractor tires ( they have them listed on eBay right now for Mini Trucks - search "Japanese Mini Trucks" , and those tires will come up.) They are 23x6x12, and do not require a lift, and I have had no problems with them rubbing or anything. I have taken the truck down a county road at 40+ mph and no vibrations unlike what I expected, however they have a distinct hum to them. They have a 600 pound rating per tire, and deep lugs. Thick, good rubber...work very well in the woods and the mud I've went through so far. Tires and mounted was $200 and some change. You can get them on eBay for $69 a pair with about $30 for shipping and handling.
Yes factory wheels.. And yes I'm glad I found a truck too !!!! Thanks .. Its been raining here for two days, the woods is getting pretty greasy... Going to cut some wood and try and haul it out today..will take some more pictures if all goes as planned... Got one of them new fan-dangled digital camera/cam-corders... when I figger it out I'll make a video...??
Thanks for posting the pics and info, that was exactly the kind of tire I was thinking of. Your truck looks great! Nick
Hey nick, you are welcome and thanks... Your truck looks great too..!! I'll be posting some more pics soon, and hopefully a video or two ..??
Hey here are a couple links to the tires.... Here are the 25 inch tractor tires, same as what I have, but 25 instead of the 23 that I have, so cant say for sure if they will rub or not. Also these have tubes, as mine are tubeless... http://cgi.ebay.com/600-12-AG-LUG-T...ryZ82248QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem ...here are the exact same tires I have got ..23 inch, tubeless.. I bought mine at a local tire place for about the same money.. http://cgi.ebay.com/6-12-AG-LUG-TIR...ryZ82248QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Fits on factory wheel no problem, no lift required, raises the truck about 1 and a half inches over stock height... These tires dig !! They have 600 pound rating per tire like I mentioned before.. which is much better than alot of the atv type tires rating around 300 pounds... For me hauling wood through the woods, over sticks, thorns, rocks in the creek, etc.. I'm sure the atv tires would just pop, not to mention be overloaded...
Heh, IndianaJason...I like your new signature. I have a bike racer friend who always says that when we go on rides. Then he leaves me in the dust.
Thanks. For the post on the tires. Wondering about the ride. I imagine that it is fairly stiff on rocky roads. You can't have everything. Tim
Really Tim its not that bad.... depending on what you mean by rocky roads.. I live on a country gravel road and was scooting down it probably 40+ mph and it wasnt bad at all.. I figured it would be a bumpy, vibrating ride but wasnt... tires have a distinct hum to them, especially on the paved sections of road I have taken it down... The tires arent bad really, not like I expected them to be, and am glad they arent. Those suckers dig now though, superior traction for sure.
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Better yet, I'll get a picture of my Sambar parked next to my dad's Isuzu NPR - it's like a mini-me. Sooo... since we're kinnd of on the topic, automotive tires that fit without a lift include: 175/70-13 175/65-14 (I'm using these.) ...and probably more.
The best selection of tires at the lowest prices are at. http://www.xroadsimport.com/xri/index.php?page=wheels-tires
IndianaJason, Thanks for posting about the tractor tires. It intrigued me enough to give them a try, and so far I think they're great!! No lifting, get to use the factory wheels, inexpensive, great traction, good weight rating, and no issues with rubbing! -Hiram
I'm looking at gettin a set of these Titan TRAC LOADER's for 12x7 wheels or if I can find 14x7 w/ a 4/100 bolt pattern I will be getting these.
We tried skid loader tires. They seemed like a great idea with agresive tread. We found that they had a very hard rubber. They are also designed to skid. We got a very hard ride and not good traction at all. I think we have about any tire you would want and we have tested to work good. http://www.xroadsimport.com/xri/index.php?page=wheels-tires
Cory brings up a good point. I belong to a pretty active Compact Utility Tractor (CUT) forum and the so-called "Industrial" or R4 tires, while they have their uses, are not particularly known for their off road traction. They certainly will have the load rating but I bet their sidewalls will be STIIIIIIFF.
I have the 23x6x12 tires, and I was surprised to find out that they are made by Carlisle. The All Trails are nice, but I'm liking this option a little better. The 7-12 version have a 715# weight rating. -Hiram
The all trails have load rating of 1100lbs at 10mph and 22 psi. check out Carlisle[http://www.carlisletire.com/products/atv/all_trail/index.html I am sure the tractor tread tires are rated at a low speed also.
