70s Ford 3550 backhoe ,front tires.

[Moparminnion]

When I got the machine it had car tires on it.
Obviously this won't work when I start scooping stuff .( pop)
What tires are SUPPOSED to be on it?
I know I want a 12 PR or better ,
Rim is 16x5.5 inside lip to inside lip.

 

[Fordfarmer]

When I got the machine it had car tires on it.
Obviously this won't work when I start scooping stuff .( pop)
What tires are SUPPOSED to be on it?
I know I want a 12 PR or better ,
Rim is 16x5.5 inside lip to inside lip.

Sales literature lists 7.50-16, 6 ply as standard, 7.50-16 truck type, 6 ply and 9.00-16 10 ply as optional.

 

[tractorford]

depending on the condition of yer front hubs/bearings, consider the 'section width' of the tires as well--- incase they start chewing on the inside faces of the tires.

 

[Moparminnion]

Sales literature lists 7.50-16, 6 ply as standard, 7.50-16 truck type, 6 ply and 9.00-16 10 ply as optional.

I betcha that 9-16 is the option for when upspec-ing the base tractor to the loaded backhoe and loader.( which is what mine is)