John Deere A tire

[Milk7]

So what would happen if you put 18.4-38 tires on a John Deere A?

 

[rrlund]

It would look like something out of a cartoon.

 

[Loosehandle]

Would need wider rims and gain 15%? In speed

 

[rustred]

yep, and need a seat belt!

 

[Milk7]

A pretty silly idea.

 

[Lyndon - AB]

The bigger question is, unless you are building a puller, why on earth would you put 18.4-38 tires on a model A?

 

[James Howell]

Disposable income would unnecessarily decrease.

 

[Drew]

If using implements on the 3 point hitch, your implement may get too close to the tires. Had that problem with a finish mower on a 60 with 18.4 x 38. 16.9 x 38 cured that problem.

 

[fixerupper]

Well if you happen to have the rims finding used 18.4.38s is easier than finding 13.9x38s. When you drive it your arms and legs might get a little tired from pushing yourself back in the seat while you are driving. You would get a little more speed on the road though. Hook your toe under the governor arm and you might get her up 20 mph.

Dads first tractor was a 47 ANH with 42 inch rear rubber. The single front wheel was tall so the tractor did sit level. It was the only new A he could find after the war so he bought it out of desperation. I dont know why a dealer in northwest Iowa even had it on the lot. He used it for a few years but it was too tall. The drawbar was too far off the ground. It pulled up on the plow and the mounted cultivator pulled up on the shanks.

 

[Alvin 41]

Find some clamp on dual rims with newer radial tires with at least 40% tread for about $600 total. The radials will need only 8# of air and sit low with soft ride.

 

[John Deere D]

I purchased a JD 520...purchased with 12 X 38 rears......

Soil and requirements I use tractor for was totally improved by installing 18.4 X 30's....Tires are loaded

30" ...Something to consider...

Bob...

 

[MSD]

18-4-38's on this one. Goes fast.