john deere model A 1950

[GMCcannonball]

i wanted to know if anyone knew what the correct size rear tire is for my tractor? i have 12.4 x 38 now and need to replace with new ones.

 

[Pappy]

In my opinion, the 13.6 X 38 is the perfect tire for the "A".

 

[CLW]

Two Cylinder, July-Aug. 1998, page 17 says most of the production run of the late styled A got 11-38 tires but towards the end many tractors were equipped with 12-38s. I think the 12-38 has been mostly replaced by the 13.6x38 now. I have seen old pictures of the A with 11-38s and it looks funny. I think you would be happy with the 13.6x38s.

 

[johndeereman]

i prefer 14.9 on an a deere was always too small of tires the be came with 11's the 70 came with either 12;s or 13's were both options according to the jd a online parts book rear rim otions were 9 10 or 11 i would guess the tire went like 11.2 12.4 and 13.6 so it would depend on which rims you have just measure between the beads

 

[Bob Harvey]

Nah, the perfect tire(s) are the mismatched pair on my '60', 1 - 11x38 and 1 - 12.4x38 (5/8" diff. in height), I think the 11 is an original (in good shape) and the 12.4 (weather checked) is a replacement. I bought the tractor in '71, worked the heck out of it farmin' until '76, restored it over the last few years and the tires are still good - go figger.

 

[Dave 2N]

Bingo!!!

 

[Hoss In ME]

Ive got 16.9s on my 47A.Love em! Hoss

 

[Hoss In ME]

Ive got 16.9s on my 47A.Love em! Hoss

 

[Hoss In ME]

Ive got 16.9s on my 47A.Love em! Hoss

 

[CLW]

Hoss, what size do you have on your 47?

 

[Anonymous-0]

Anything larger than 13.6 looks ridiculous on an A. Huge tires make the tractor look entirely out of proportion like a puller mutilation.

 

[60puller]

They look realy cool with 11.2x38 on the back & 6.50x16. I like to look at the clouds!!!!!