tire air pressure

T-Ridge · Dec 11, 2008

I recently purchased a Ford 2110 tractor with a loader. I am wondering how much air to put in the rear tires. They are 14.9x24 six ply with the industrial tread pattern (rather than the ag tread) Also" is there a way to adjust the float position on the loader control. The loader arms will float if I hold the control lever pushed forward, but it will not stay there on its own.Thank you in advance, Ken

Dozer Guy · Dec 11, 2008

Hi T-Ridge , On my 16.9x24 tires the air pressure guide is on the side of the tire .... Mine hold about 35psi if I am not misstaking, yours should be about the same ... I would look and see if there is a place on yours that show the recomended psi on there ... I havent seen a tire yet that dosent show it ..... as far as the floating lever not staying put, I am not sure about that...hope this helps.... Good Luck .... Larry

Anonymous-0 · Dec 11, 2008

35 PSI, I think is to much. I have 14.9 x 24 ag tires and the manual says 12 PSI Max. Dave

old popper · Dec 12, 2008

A tire man once told me "The rule of thumb is 1 psi per inch of width" In other words 13.6= 13 psi, 15.5= 15 psi etc. Works for me.

Anonymous-0 · Dec 12, 2008

Guys 35lbs is the max psi to set the beads on the rim. not nessary if the tire is lubed right soap and water Kent

Mathias NY · Dec 12, 2008

How much weight do you carry on the back of the tractor? More weight needs more pressure. Basically you are looking to have most of the tread contact the ground when the weight is on it, this give you the most traction.

I run my 16.9x24's (8ply) at 10-12psi depending on load. With AG tires I try to make sure the outer edges of the tread contact the ground.

Chris in SK · Dec 12, 2008

T-Ridge, I would guess 25 - 35lbs should be good. We ran Ag rears from 12lbs - 25lbs depending on use. 12lbs for soft ground, up to 24lbs for heavy road use. Since your tires are Industrial, they are built for durability as much as grip. They will have stiffer walls than Ag's and usually require more pressure, but check the side wall for information.
I’m not familiar with the 2110, but would assume it has an adjustable float valve. Also check you pipes are in the correct raise and lower ports.
Chris

Don-Wi · Dec 12, 2008

I agree. 35 PSI in a rear tractor tire will ride like a brick. We never really check the PSI in our tractor's rear tires, but we inflate them untill they don't squat anymore but the full tread still contacts the ground. For plowing if you can see lines in the sidewall coming from every lug we'll put a little more air in the tires.

Donovan from Wisconsin

Anonymous-0 · Dec 12, 2008

My neighbor brought home a JD 644 loader and one tire went flat. It only took 14 PSI. Dave

Chris in SK · Dec 13, 2008

But he says he doesn't have ag tire. He says industrial. If they are true industrial tires, they run higher pressure.

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