Best Tires for your Zero Turn (MORE TRACTION)

[@Swampfox1978]

We ditched our turf tires about 10 years ago because we were getting stuck and tearing the yard to pieces. These tires work so much better and actually do a lot less damage.

[@jacobmohr7623]

you just sold me on getting these. i slide way to much and was told those tires would tare up my grass and you just gave me what i needed to see

[@SkylarHillShop]

You won't regret it

[@earthbreaker]

A really good zero turn tire for hills and steep ditches are knobby tires like the old 3 wheelers had.. Ag tires are ok but still have some side sliding.

[@voiceforthevoicelesstruth5480]

Yeah I’m going this route I had my mower slide on wet grass and I rolled the zero turn down a cliff to the pond luckily I was ok and the mower rolled off me the blades were running the whole time!

[@bobbreckenkamp4641]

I drove my first Dixie Chopper for 20 years with the tractor-tread tires. Went through 2 sets. They are the only way to go in my opinion. You just have to take some time to learn how to use them, and just don't try the fancy, fast 180 degree blinding speed spinning turns like the sales ads show. I cut some serious hills and one wrong move and I am in the South Anna River. My new Dixie Chopper has the turf tires. They are horrible for traction unless you are cutting a football or soccer pitch. At the end of this season I will be getting rid of them and getting a set of the tire-treads. Great video. Thanks

[@SkylarHillShop]

Agreed, I'll never go back to turf tires.

[@chetthejet3896]

I have a Snapper Zero turn 42 inch and not safe of a hill with regular tires. I purchased a pair of Sunf ATV 20X10-8 tires. from Walmart. I have not yet got them on my mower but looks like you answered a lot of my questions. I do not want to end up in my creek, so if it was to hurt the lawn I could care less. Thanks for the view. I want to be able to turn and stop and get up and down the hill.

[@SkylarHillShop]

I would think you'd have no problem doing that. I've been in situations I would have definitely been stuck before, with these tires I drove right out.

[@justaviewerortwo2924]

Did you end up changing your tires and did you find a difference ?

[@chetthejet3896]

@@justaviewerortwo2924 They are 6 ply tires, and they are very hard to deal with considering they are small. So, I paid a guy to change them for me. That was money well spent. Works great. I have to take care not to wreck to deck. It is like a little bulldozer. PAY someone to change them if you can.

[@farmerjoebrown2189]

I run bear claws on my z560x husky and it is an absolute monster. Hills, side hills, down hills, ditches, anything

[@justaviewerortwo2924]

What are bear claws ? Is this a type of tire or a add on like chains

[@Xixu.co.6]

Awesome video, this is exactly what I needed to see. Never had an issue with the turf tires when i lived in Florida, but now that I’m working in the carolinas I’m tearing up everyones lawn from sliding down the hills. I’ve been on the fence about whether these would cause more or less damage

[@Nova-jh9wb]

Turf tires are horrible on yet grass or hills with wet grass

[@M70ACARRY]

Well, I'm convinced. Going to buy 'em. Tired of getting stuck in ridiculous areas of my yard that I shouldn't be.

[@SkylarHillShop]

You'll be happy. I don't regret buying them at all.

[@M70ACARRY]

​@@SkylarHillShopfixed my issues. Didn't mess yard up to bad.

[@noelstractors-firewood57]

Great video. You are correct. Ag tires don’t ruin grass. Thank you

[@tedturner5299]

Exactly what I was looking for as to a comparison. Thank you!

[@SkylarHillShop]

You're welcome!

[@user-zf4qs2jy3n]

Turf tires shred lawns. Love my Carlisle super lug tires. New tires provide the traction I need and don't pull the grass out spinning wheels.

[@SkylarHillShop]

After seeing my tires, my neighbor put some on his mower too. Best thing I could have done to it!

[@lawnpro979]

WOW thanks for posting, been thinking how these tires would do in regular cutting....looks like it did just fine....

[@raymondj8768]

Im so happy to find this video i have a bad boy to same problem let see how them chevrons grip !!!!!!!!!!!

[@mailmanx69]

That is awesome! I ordered a similar set yesterday. I am looking forward to receiving them.

[@SkylarHillShop]

You'll love them!

[@chetthejet3896]

5:45 Love it I don't know why, but I am going to do it.

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

I have been running lugs on my SCAG for ten years! Love them! If you know how to drive your mower you will not tear up your yard. Just like you said! With them tires I've pulled cars and a 20Ft by 8Ft chicken tractor! Have a good week aXe!

[@SkylarHillShop]

I haven't tried to pull a car yet but I did use it quite a bit last weekend. I hated to pull off perfectly good tires but I wish I would have done it the day I bought it! You have a great week too John!!

[@SkylarHillShop]

@jared I've heard of people doing that, it just seemed like more work than swapping the tires. Also I sold the turf tires for 2/3 of what I paid for the new ag tires.

[@Nova-jh9wb]

Good video I have the same issues and back yard like yours. Going to buy those tires. Thanks

[@georgesimpson3113]

I changed my 0-turn tires also. I went a little taller then aired way, way down to 4-6 psi. I'm at the same height and get a nicer ride and the balloon affect gives better traction than fully inflated. No 'hills' here but do cut a drainage ditch and also get a bit swampy around the barn. I went with a MaxAuto 22x11.00-10 Lawn Mower Tires, 22x11x10 Golf Cart Tires. Not your paddle tires... more AT design. Mine are 6 ply but now only list 4 ply. Stock were 20" tall. but they make a 23... I may go with them. I'm a bit hard on tires. I use mine like you use yours. ;) Don't forget to re-adjust your deck.

[@jayjackson597]

no doubt, I already tried this with same type of tread on zero turn, I had to take a grinder and take the tread down to 1/4 inch

[@FunFactorRC]

Good video. I have a simular yard and I think im going to give these a try. It's not too often, but I do sink in the wet season, in spots. Thanks for making this video. 👍

[@toolman.dustin]

Thanks for the video. Big help to me deciding on aggressive tires or not. I don't plan on mowing the small lake on my property,, so don't think I need "mud tires".

[@gittyupalice96]

I said hell with it, and got the sharp shouldered Carlisle tru power for the rear and super lugs for the front ( in my particular size the only option for the front was turf tire or super lug...) I despise turf tires with the passion of 1000 burning suns so I went with the latter. I will say though the tires were squashed in shipping so they deformed to the point I couldn't get all of them to seat so I soaked them in ether and exploded the bead on for a nice toasty seal... (note, I had to put them out because they were still burning for about 10 seconds or so lol) But hey, its always a fun project when shits exploding and on fire. Can't wait to go drag shit for no particular reason and drive up mountains.

[@SkylarHillShop]

I believe we have the same feelings towards turf tires. I also put the most aggresive tires I can find on my car as well. I live on gravel and it gets pretty swampy sometimes. I hate uniform tread blocks that provide no traction with anything less than ideal conditions. We have the super lugs on one of the mowers at work. They don't seem to do much damage.

[@freshlycutlawnservice]

LOL that was awesome !! just making it up that muddy hill !! KICK ASS !! I need me some tires like that !

[@fondy44]

May have to give them a try. Like you said, if the turf tires are losing traction, you're already tearing up the yard.

[@SkylarHillShop]

If they don't make them in the size you need. My neighbor put Carlisle all trail 2's on his ZTR. He's had good luck with those as well

[@mikenettle7655]

They also have come out with the versa turf.

[@jamesbaldwin2696]

Hey Axe, these types of tires are not made by the same standards as car tires. If you put 12psi in each tire, the diameter of the tires may be different. To property inflate these tires, you need a dress makers tape and a thumbtack. Anchor the end of the tape with the thumbtack as close to the center of the tire on one of the lugs. Wrap the tape around the center of the tire and bring the tape together and note the measurement. DO this for the other tire and adjust the air pressure until both tires are the same diameter. You will probably find the difference in air pressure is 5-10psi. The reason for this is if you have two tires with different diameters, it will pull to the side with the smaller diameter. I put more aggressive tires on my Bad Boy for the same reason you put those tires on yours.

[@SkylarHillShop]

Interesting, what brand of tires did you install? Mine goes straight as an arrow.

[@EnergyProX]

Hell yeah! Thanks, just what I'm looking for! Thanks for sharing

[@pastormike5054]

You were stuck but the mower was still moving I like those tires

[@SkylarHillShop]

I'm glad I buried it in the mud, it really shows how much those tires are capable of.

[@lucybgl]

I gotta change the tires on my zero. Not regular lawn type mowing on our farm and I like to mow the hill next to our pond. I was hoping you were going to show how to change those tires! Great video!

[@SkylarHillShop]

Thanks, here's a different video where I mounted tires for my little Kubota. Same process. Actually the tires in that video are the same ones my neighbor put on the rear of his zero turn. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5LTeKp7j6d_nsk

[@chetthejet3896]

PAY someone money to do the job I would not chnage one for $50, you need to know what you are doing and have the tools.

[@thewayidoit8895]

Once yore in you are in. The lug will stop you from getting in. There's the next step up of the tru lug tire. The ones you bought are engineered to be on a zero or tight radiused mower.

[@Dale37]

Nice video, I just ordered a set of mud tires for my zero turn. I tried adding fluid to the turf tires and that was a slight improvement. I'm sure the new tires will be what I am looking for.

[@SkylarHillShop]

@dale86 I had considered adding fluid to mine, but a neighbor talked me out of it. He said he tried it without much success the only thing he found to help was more aggressive rubber. Hopefully that solves your issues too. Have a great week!

[@chetthejet3896]

I test mine on wet grass, down a hill and had control. And stopped

[@pondacres]

I got similar land as yours. No experience with ag tires, but plenty with turfs and r4's (industrial). Between the two, for me r4 tires all the way...for exactly the reasons you listed.

[@mikeclement5383]

"How to dig a trench with a zero turn." 😆

[@williamahyo7251]

I have that "paddle" tires on my mower. It helps with the bank, but.... still eats up the hillside.

[@LCDRmikecorrigan]

I like it… You’re nuts like I am! I have some pretty steep slopes that are unforgiving with the ZTR mower. My compact tractor has the AG Lug tires with a finish mower that is rock solid on them but the turf tires will ultimately lead to my demise if I keep it up. So great video, think this will fix my issues also thx.

[@SkylarHillShop]

@Mike Corrigan life is more fun when your a little nuts! Have a great weekend!!

[@3dconceptsofutah757]

Those are awesome looking! I have some sinister plans for these tires ;-D Thanks for the video!

[@dakotarojas22]

Great video. Mudding in a zero turn

[@jasons4049]

I want to thank you sir

[@SkylarHillShop]

You're welcome!!

[@fairchaseoutdoors4181]

They’ll put big places in your yard when it’s wet. I have a set and they rip yards up. Switched back to a regular turf tire and added 4 gallons of washer fluid in each one and It pulls just as good as the rough tread.

[@SkylarHillShop]

I haven't noticed that yet, I'll watch out for it.

[@chetthejet3896]

@@SkylarHillShop Watch only how you work the tires.

[@darylcjackson]

Last weekend I switched to a brand new set of turf tires. I have far less traction on hills.

[@brandonwoundpickups]

If your deck is acting like a plow, depress the big orange pedal to raise it up.

[@jamesmarcellus4191]

I have at tires on my zero turn I noticed that when I mounted them backwards it did way better

[@SkylarHillShop]

Funny you mention this. I have noticed I have less grip the past few times I've mowed the ditch. I guess I've worn them down. I've been considering putting them on backwards to see it it would help.

[@harisbuza8862]

Good video man. Can you measure the tires for their true height and width? Thanks

[@CHANNELCHECKER381]

Why did you go with a 21x11x10 I stead of a 22x11x10 like the factory tire?

[@SkylarHillShop]

Because I couldn't find the factory size in that style of tire.

[@CHANNELCHECKER381]

@@SkylarHillShop gotcha. I want to go with the same tires but thought maybe the factory size didn't fit it in that style tire. Thanks!

[@LegendLength]

Good video but maybe bad advice for normal lawns, that one is fairly rough and seems well suited

[@patblacketer]

I have ran them all on my superz. The AT101s are great going forward but worthless for backing up. So when your turning and push forward on 1 stick and backwards on the other (slightly) the tire running backwards will tend to slip. I still run them, but they are not perfect

[@tillman40]

I’m going to try my old SXS rims and tires

[@hphillips7425]

I remember when I looked at a grasshopper mower they had similar tires and when I questioned them they said they don’t slip as much and don’t tear up the grass. Are you still satisfied with them

[@SkylarHillShop]

Yes, I wish I had got them sooner! Completely changed how my mower handles.

[@raymondj8768]

hahahaha shes not a swamp buggy brother hahaha cool vid !

[@mebcool]

Do you notice a difference in the ride? I've been considering going to ATV tires for the sole purpose of getting a smoother ride. Most of my lawns are pretty rough, beat the crap out of you rough. I recently rode in my neighbor's side by side. He drove the thing into my shop of which there is a good four to five inch rise from the gravel to the concrete. I expected a real serious bump, I have a bad back and these things affect me a lot more. Much to my surprise there was no bump. I felt absolutely nothing when the machine transitioned from gravel onto the concrete inside the shop. This is got me thinking that maybe I could go to a tire similar to that to get a smoother ride.

[@SkylarHillShop]

Not really. I'm sure you could find tires with a softer sidewall if you do some research. I would imagine your neighbors UTV also has pretty good suspension. I would think that would account for most of the smoother ride.

[@chetthejet3896]

@@SkylarHillShop 10 psi would help

[@jayarmitage9609]

Looks nice on a light duty, homeowners model zt. Curious how well those tires would work on a Gravely 260 zt. Much heavier, commercial duty machine.

[@SkylarHillShop]

Should be just fine. I have seen them on commercial mowers around here

[@MrSplibb]

That’s literally a 60lb difference .

[@SkylarHillShop]

@Mr Splib, that's less than the difference in most operators.

[@robertthorn9560]

I run Hustlers , one is Fastrx Super duty which I run atv tires for ditches, works great but also have a Super z, a 600 lbs difference between the two, no I wouldn't run atv tires on the Super z.

[@Badhands55]

I gonna get a zero turn- good call, I’m gonna have them put AT1’s on it

[@gateway8833]

I just put these on 4 of my mowers

[@arquettelr1981]

I like the full send.... right into the thick of the mud.

[@tbarnes3441]

If I can't get the same size tyre, can I use slightly smaller or larger and just relevel the deck? Any other issues?

[@SkylarHillShop]

Nope, that's what I did.

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

Nice demo

[@brandonquinlan8613]

You sold me I will be ordering soon

[@redblue40rc33]

Wonder if ya can put atv vampire grip tires on it ....serious cleats on those tires..like 3 inches tall

[@justinsmith623]

I have the AT101’s on mine and would never go back.

[@chriss8206]

Why did you buy a 21" tire to replace a 22" tire I know it's semantics but you're going to screw up the height of your deck Did your mailing height change by an inch also

[@SkylarHillShop]

Because that was the closest size I could find in that tread pattern. Yes the rear of the deck was 1/2" too low. I releveled the deck after installing the tires.

[@PaffordHomestead]

I have them and yes they can rip up a lawn 🤣

[@Rick-qf5de]

These types of tires don't work in reverse... And if you spend them you've dug yourself in... Turf tire can you use a oscillating tool to cut off every other row... Straight bars... They work forward and reverse, just buy the tool and cut up all the tires you want...

[@danielreeves4799]

Link to product?

[@cummins1957]

Been running these for 8 years on my Scag. Best improvement to any ztm. They should come from the factory with them.

[@SkylarHillShop]

I only wish I had done it sooner. I was worried about them doing damage. I had heard a lot about how much they would tear things up. Glad I didn't listen, like most things in life the naysayers have never tried it for themselves!

[@jimhoover7913]

They did on my dixie...but i need to replace and they are expensive

[@timboles9480]

@@SkylarHillShop where did you get them? And what size thinking about putting them on my new ZT ariens edge 52 My land is a giant red clay hill so i need traction

[@SkylarHillShop]

@tim bolens I don't remember exactly where I got them I ordered them online somewhere. As far as the size get whatever's closest to the size you currently have. My neighbor put Carlisle all trail II tires on his mower and he loves them. They may have a size that's closer to what you're looking for. I know I couldn't find my exact size when I was looking for the at101's.

[@robertstuart6684]

What size tire did you use?

[@marshallcollins8634]

Glad you satisfied the SAFETY NASI'S😂😂😂😂

[@raymondj8768]

hey buddy did you have to take them to a shop to put the tires on they arre pretty stiff ??

[@SkylarHillShop]

I did it myself with a harbor freight manual tire changer. They weren't stiff. But it was somewhat difficult to get the bead to seat.

[@raymondj8768]

@@SkylarHillShop really thanks hey if ya ever have trouble getgting them to seat spray about 4 seconds of starter fluid in the tire then throw a match at it it will blow the bead rite on the rim and then just pump it up just always start with 3 or 4 seconds of spray it goes pop and done be carefull

[@cavolpert]

Fluid fill them for more traction

[@91fox35]

Never heard of this? Why not just add weights in this case?

[@CantKillMe]

AGs are nice but there is a getter tires I am going to get them and try them out

[@CantKillMe]

www.amazon.com/SUNF-All-Terrain-Golf-Cart-23x10-5-12-Tubeless/dp/B075DJSKLM/ref=sr_1_24?dchild=1&keywords=23x10.50-12+tires&qid=1587952946&sr=8-24

[@SkylarHillShop]

Those look like a knock off of the Carlisle Field Trac tires. We have them on the gators at work and I love them!

[@tcorrell100]

Awesome video. Lol

[@SkylarHillShop]

Thanks!

[@adrianwsmith]

How did you mount the tire?

[@SkylarHillShop]

I have the harbor freight manual tire changer.

[@pbguy6560]

Thumbs up on the tire tip bud, but go ahead and order yourself some new Spindles right about NOW! BB Mower spindles don't hold up and now that you have added a little mud and water those things just lost their life.

[@rossmillirons825]

Won't keep rùñìmg par m in brake down

[@bobaganooshy]

How do they side hill?

[@SkylarHillShop]

Probably too well. Now I chicken out before they start to lose traction. Turf tires are very much a built in safety on ZTR's. With the new tires you could get yourself into some trouble on steep hills.

[@bubbajames3046]

We’re do u get those tires?!

[@SkylarHillShop]

Depending on the size, Amazon has them.

[@chetthejet3896]

@@SkylarHillShop Walmart sells them.

[@justray510]

I have a blade for my ZTR XMARK will these work for SNOW!

[@SkylarHillShop]

I don't think there would be enough contact patch with the ground. Bad boy has some tires on their new mowers I think they're called reapers something like that would probably work better but ultimately I think you need to hang some weight off the back check out this video he's doing exactly what you're talking about.kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGjLYoiNr72pr6M

[@polarisman09]

Buy an Altoz Tracked Zero Turn mower

[@krowbar23]

Diffently need mud flaps 😂😂

[@raymondj8768]

the only reason you tore up some grass is cause you were riding like a cowboy a bit lol

[@tillman40]

NASCAR changes tires with just a jack

[@robynmcdonald3942]

Ok, I understand where you are coming from BUT, you wouldn't cut MY yard with those. HOWEVER, more times than not, it's the operator.

[@marshallevans9457]

Looks like the cheapest way to get more performance out of a zero turn. Good to know.

[@SkylarHillShop]

I sure hate to pull nearly new tires off. But if different tires make my mower more usable it's worth it!!

[@jefflevesque9154]

I have a Bad Boy Maverick. I bought these tires believing the hype. My 8 acres have never been more tore up. I am sorry I put my money in someone else's pocket for this.

[@dalewinchester7236]

Respectfully I think he is an amateur no lawn scape pro is going to use lugs for obvious reasons

[@joeblow4688]

Is it a K or a Y turn 😂

[@SkylarHillShop]

Sometimes its both!

[@designsinorbit]

Uh, I think that's cookie dough, not mud. Have you tasted it??

[@SkylarHillShop]

Believe it or not I haven't

[@mystuff1405]

Yes, they tear up your yard. They work great on pasture. I dont like to Y turn.

[@Bluenoser71170]

Bad Boy mowers - awful beyond awful. Also you that puts more strain on your hydro servos...so something with a bit of lug, but not quite that aggressive is best. But in any case, lose the crappy Bad Boy.

[@moms762]

Yeah I've always thought I'd never buy one because of the name.

[@EnydOfDays]

Just shut up and take my money................... Please....