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- 15X6.0N6 TWEEL CSTR SMOOTH 5/8' AXLE15-6.00-6 MICHELIN TWEEL - AIRLESS SMOOTH CASTER 5/8" AXLEItem #: 49136Availability: 8$258.28More Info...Additional InfoCASTERS AVAIL FOR 5/8” & 3/4” AXLE DIAMETERS. DEPENDING ON AXLE DIAMETER/FORK WIDTH, SPACERS MAY BE REQ FOR INSTALATION. INCLBEARING DUST CAP (MSPN 30927). FOR FITMENT CONFIRMATION VISIT https://tweel.michelinman.com/tweel-fitment-guide.htmlBearing-Bolt PatternAXLE BOLT / SHAFT DIAMETER 5/8"Box Quantity-BrandMICHELINCenter Bore in/mm-ConstructionAIRLESS RADIALCountry of OriginUSADiameter15FinishBLACKHub Length-Industry Code-Load Index-Load/Speed Index-Machine Fitment/ApplicationLAWN & GARDENMax Load Capacity (Lbs)370Max PSI-Mounted Diameter (Inch)14.25Pattern/PositionSMOOTHPly/Load Index/Star Rating-Ratio6.0Rim Diameter6Rim Size-Rim Width-Rolling Circumference-Section Width5.25Size15-6.00-6Speed Rating/Speed (MPH)-Static Loaded Radius (inch)-StyleTWEEL CASTER SMOOTH 5/8Surface / Terrain-Tread Depth (32nds)-Tread Width-Tube Type / TubelessAIRLESSTypeTWEELValve-Weight (Lbs.)15.400000Wheel Back Spacing in/mm-Wheel Front Spacing in/mm-Wheel Offset in/mm-
- 15X6.0N6 TWEEL CSTR SMOOTH 3/4" AXLE15-6.00-6 MICHELIN TWEEL AIRLESS SMOOTH CASTER 3/4" AXLEItem #: 31716Availability: 4$258.28More Info...Additional InfoCASTERS AVAIL FOR 5/8” & 3/4” AXLE DIAMETERS. SPACERS MAY BE REQ. INCL BEARING DUST CAP (MSPN 30927) & BAG OF BUSHINGS (MSPN 65019). FOR FITMENT CONFIRMATION VISIT https://tweel.michelinman.com/tweel-fitment-guide.htmlBearing-Bolt PatternAXLE BOLT / SHAFT DIAMETER 3/4"Box Quantity-BrandMICHELINCenter Bore in/mm-ConstructionAIRLESS RADIALCountry of OriginUSADiameter15FinishBLACKHub Length-Industry Code-Load Index-Load/Speed Index-Machine Fitment/Application-Max Load Capacity (Lbs)370Max PSI-Mounted Diameter (Inch)14.25Pattern/PositionSMOOTHPly/Load Index/Star Rating-Ratio6.0Rim Diameter6Rim Size-Rim Width-Rolling Circumference-Section Width5.25Size16-6.00-6Speed Rating/Speed (MPH)-Static Loaded Radius (inch)-StyleTWEEL CASTER SMOOTH 3/4 AXLESurface / Terrain-Tread Depth (32nds)-Tread Width-Tube Type / TubelessAIRLESSTypeTWEELValve-Weight (Lbs.)15.400000Wheel Back Spacing in/mm-Wheel Front Spacing in/mm-Wheel Offset in/mm-
- 18X8.50N10 TWEEL TURF 4X4 -0.5 BK (30)18-8.50-10 MICHELIN TWEEL - AIRLESS TURF (BLACK)Item #: 01133Availability: 17$490.31More Info...Additional InfoCAP NOT INCLUDED. HIGH PERFORMANCE RUBBER COMPOUND FOR LONGER LIFE, 2-3 TIMES THAT OF A PNEUMATIC TIRE OF EQUAL TREAD DEPTH. FOR FITMENT CONFIRMATION VISIT https://tweel.michelinman.com/tweel-fitment-guide.htmlBearing-Bolt Pattern4-4Box Quantity-BrandMICHELINCenter Bore in/mm-ConstructionAIRLESS RADIALCountry of OriginUSADiameter18FinishBLACKHub Length-Industry Code-Load Index-Load/Speed Index-Machine Fitment/ApplicationLAWN & GARDENMax Load Capacity (Lbs)529Max PSI-Mounted Diameter (Inch)18Pattern/Position-Ply/Load Index/Star Rating-Ratio8.50Rim Diameter10Rim Size-Rim Width-Rolling Circumference-Section Width8.5Size18-8.50-10Speed Rating/Speed (MPH)A8/25Static Loaded Radius (inch)-StyleX TWEEL TURF 18"Surface / Terrain-Tread Depth (32nds)-Tread Width8.5Tube Type / TubelessAIRLESSTypeTWEELValve-Weight (Lbs.)28.400000Wheel Back Spacing in/mm-Wheel Front Spacing in/mm-Wheel Offset in/mm-0.4 IN
- Availability: 6$386.92More Info...Additional Info-Bearing-Bolt Pattern-Box Quantity-BrandCARLSTAR (FORMERLY CARLISLE)Center Bore in/mm-ConstructionBIASCountry of Origin-Diameter12Finish-Hub Length-Industry CodeL5Load Index147Load/Speed Index147A2Machine Fitment/Application-Max Load Capacity (Lbs)6800Max PSI90Mounted Diameter (Inch)33.8Pattern/PositionL5Ply/Load Index/Star Rating14Ratio-Rim Diameter16.5Rim Size16.5X9.75Rim Width9.75Rolling Circumference104Section Width12.2Size12-16.5Speed Rating/Speed (MPH)A2/5Static Loaded Radius (inch)15.7StyleGROUND FORCE 400 MXSurface / Terrain-Tread Depth (32nds)47/32Tread Width-Tube Type / TubelessTUBELESSTypeL5Valve-Weight (Lbs.)114.600000Wheel Back Spacing in/mm-Wheel Front Spacing in/mm-Wheel Offset in/mm-
- Availability: 16$138.24More Info...Additional Info-Bearing-Bolt Pattern-Box Quantity-BrandCARLSTAR (FORMERLY CARLISLE)Center Bore in/mm-ConstructionBIASCountry of Origin-Diameter20Finish-Hub Length-Industry Code-Load Index-Load/Speed Index-Machine Fitment/Application-Max Load Capacity (Lbs)1430Max PSI32Mounted Diameter (Inch)19.45Pattern/Position-Ply/Load Index/Star Rating6Ratio10.00Rim Diameter10Rim Size10X7Rim Width7Rolling Circumference-Section Width9.5Size20-10.00-10Speed Rating/Speed (MPH)-Static Loaded Radius (inch)-StyleTURF MASTERSurface / Terrain-Tread Depth (32nds)-Tread Width-Tube Type / TubelessTUBELESSTypeTURFValve-Weight (Lbs.)15.700000Wheel Back Spacing in/mm-Wheel Front Spacing in/mm-Wheel Offset in/mm-
- Availability: 21$120.43More Info...Additional InfoRIM NOT INCLUDEDBearing-Bolt Pattern-Box Quantity-BrandCARLSTAR (FORMERLY CARLISLE)Center Bore in/mm-ConstructionBIASCountry of Origin-Diameter24Finish-Hub Length-Industry Code-Load Index-Load/Speed Index-Machine Fitment/Application-Max Load Capacity (Lbs)1710Max PSI20Mounted Diameter (Inch)24.5Pattern/Position-Ply/Load Index/Star Rating4Ratio12.00Rim Diameter10Rim Size10X7.75Rim Width7.75Rolling Circumference-Section Width11.5Size24-12.00-10Speed Rating/Speed (MPH)-Static Loaded Radius (inch)-StyleTURF TRAC R/SSurface / Terrain-Tread Depth (32nds)-Tread Width-Tube Type / TubelessTUBELESSTypeTURFValve-Weight (Lbs.)20.900000Wheel Back Spacing in/mm-Wheel Front Spacing in/mm-Wheel Offset in/mm-
- Availability: 25+$292.24More Info...Additional InfoRIM NOT INCLUDEDBearing-Bolt Pattern-Box Quantity-BrandGALAXYCenter Bore in/mm-ConstructionRADIALCountry of Origin-Diameter260Finish-Hub Length-Industry CodeR3Load Index109Load/Speed Index109A8Machine Fitment/Application-Max Load Capacity (Lbs)2270Max PSI35Mounted Diameter (Inch)30.3Pattern/Position-Ply/Load Index/Star Rating109A8Ratio70Rim Diameter16Rim Size16X8Rim Width8Rolling Circumference90.4Section Width10.2Size260/70R-16Speed Rating/Speed (MPH)A8/25Static Loaded Radius (inch)13.8StyleGARDEN PRO XTDSurface / Terrain-Tread Depth (32nds)29/32Tread Width-Tube Type / TubelessTUBELESSTypeR3Valve-Weight (Lbs.)53.000000Wheel Back Spacing in/mm-Wheel Front Spacing in/mm-Wheel Offset in/mm-
- Availability: 4$95.93More Info...Additional Info-Bearing-Bolt Pattern-Box Quantity-BrandDUROCenter Bore in/mm-ConstructionBIASCountry of Origin-Diameter215Finish-Hub Length-Industry Code-Load Index-Load/Speed Index-Machine Fitment/Application-Max Load Capacity (Lbs)990Max PSI22Mounted Diameter (Inch)20.4Pattern/PositionD15009Ply/Load Index/Star Rating4Ratio50Rim Diameter12Rim Size12X7Rim Width7Rolling Circumference-Section Width8.5Size215/40-12Speed Rating/Speed (MPH)-Static Loaded Radius (inch)-StyleEXCEL TOURING TLSurface / Terrain-Tread Depth (32nds)7/32Tread Width-Tube Type / TubelessTUBELESSTypeGOLF CARTValve-Weight (Lbs.)11.700000Wheel Back Spacing in/mm-Wheel Front Spacing in/mm-Wheel Offset in/mm-
- Availability: 5$32.04More Info...Additional InfoCASTER BUSHING FOR 3/4" DIAMETER AXLE, BUSHING WIDTH: 1" ASSENBLY / FORK INSIDE WIDTH: 7-3/4" FOR FITMENT CONFIRMATION VISIT https://tweel.michelinman.com/tweel-fitment-guide.htmlBearing-Bolt Pattern-Box Quantity-BrandMICHELINCenter Bore in/mm-Construction-Country of OriginUSADiameter-Finish-Hub Length-Industry Code-Load Index-Load/Speed Index-Machine Fitment/Application-Max Load Capacity (Lbs)-Max PSI-Mounted Diameter (Inch)-Pattern/Position-Ply/Load Index/Star Rating-Ratio-Rim Diameter-Rim Size-Rim Width-Rolling Circumference-Section Width-Size-Speed Rating/Speed (MPH)-Static Loaded Radius (inch)-Style1" AXLE SPACER FOR 3/4" TWEEL ASSEMBLIESSurface / Terrain-Tread Depth (32nds)-Tread Width-Tube Type / Tubeless-TypeSPACER / BUSHINGValve-Weight (Lbs.)2.000000Wheel Back Spacing in/mm-Wheel Front Spacing in/mm-Wheel Offset in/mm-
- Availability: 5$92.86More Info...Additional InfoRIM NOT INCLUDEDBearing-Bolt Pattern-Box Quantity-BrandARMSTRONGCenter Bore in/mm-ConstructionBIASCountry of Origin-Diameter18Finish-Hub Length-Industry CodeR1/R4Load Index-Load/Speed Index-Machine Fitment/Application-Max Load Capacity (Lbs)-Max PSI22Mounted Diameter (Inch)17.92Pattern/PositionR4/R1 HYBRIDPly/Load Index/Star Rating4Ratio8.50Rim Diameter10Rim Size10X7Rim Width7Rolling Circumference-Section Width8.5Size18-8.50-10Speed Rating/Speed (MPH)-Static Loaded Radius (inch)-StyleXT-41Surface / Terrain-Tread Depth (32nds)14/32Tread Width-Tube Type / TubelessTUBELESSTypeR1/R4Valve-Weight (Lbs.)11.900000Wheel Back Spacing in/mm-Wheel Front Spacing in/mm-Wheel Offset in/mm-
- Availability: 7$173.64More Info...Additional Info-Bearing-Bolt Pattern-Box Quantity-BrandARMSTRONGCenter Bore in/mm-ConstructionBIASCountry of Origin-Diameter26Finish-Hub Length-Industry CodeR1/R4Load Index-Load/Speed Index-Machine Fitment/Application-Max Load Capacity (Lbs)1760Max PSI20Mounted Diameter (Inch)26.07Pattern/PositionR4/R1 HYBRIDPly/Load Index/Star Rating4Ratio12.00Rim Diameter12Rim Size12X10.5Rim Width10.5Rolling Circumference-Section Width11.84Size26-12.00-12Speed Rating/Speed (MPH)A3/10Static Loaded Radius (inch)-StyleXT-41Surface / Terrain-Tread Depth (32nds)-Tread Width-Tube Type / TubelessTUBELESSTypeR1/R4Valve-Weight (Lbs.)34.100000Wheel Back Spacing in/mm-Wheel Front Spacing in/mm-Wheel Offset in/mm-
- Availability: 5$68.69More Info...Additional InfoRIM NOT INCLUDEDBearing-Bolt Pattern-Box Quantity-BrandOTRCenter Bore in/mm-ConstructionBIASCountry of Origin-Diameter20Finish-Hub Length-Industry Code-Load Index-Load/Speed Index-Machine Fitment/Application-Max Load Capacity (Lbs)850Max PSI22Mounted Diameter (Inch)20.1Pattern/Position-Ply/Load Index/Star Rating4Ratio8.00Rim Diameter10Rim Size10X7Rim Width7Rolling Circumference-Section Width8.19Size20-8.00-10Speed Rating/Speed (MPH)A3/10Static Loaded Radius (inch)-StyleZERO-TSurface / Terrain-Tread Depth (32nds)-Tread Width-Tube Type / Tubeless-TypeTURFValve-Weight (Lbs.)13.200000Wheel Back Spacing in/mm-Wheel Front Spacing in/mm-Wheel Offset in/mm-
- Availability: 25+$51.28More Info...Additional InfoRIM NOT INCLUDEDBearing-Bolt Pattern-Box Quantity-BrandBKTCenter Bore in/mm-ConstructionBIASCountry of Origin-Diameter15Finish-Hub Length-Industry Code-Load Index70Load/Speed Index70A3Machine Fitment/Application-Max Load Capacity (Lbs)740Max PSI46Mounted Diameter (Inch)14.4Pattern/PositionRIBPly/Load Index/Star Rating6Ratio6.00Rim Diameter6Rim Size6X4.5Rim Width4.5Rolling Circumference41.7Section Width6Size15-6.00-6Speed Rating/Speed (MPH)A3/10Static Loaded Radius (inch)-StyleREINFORCED RIB ARAMID BELTED TLSurface / Terrain-Tread Depth (32nds)4/32Tread Width-Tube Type / TubelessTUBELESSTypeRIBValve-Weight (Lbs.)6.000000Wheel Back Spacing in/mm-Wheel Front Spacing in/mm-Wheel Offset in/mm-
- Availability: 4$98.40More Info...Additional InfoRIM NOT INCLUDEDBearing-Bolt Pattern-Box Quantity-BrandOTRCenter Bore in/mm-ConstructionBIASCountry of Origin-Diameter22Finish-Hub Length-Industry Code-Load Index-Load/Speed Index-Machine Fitment/Application-Max Load Capacity (Lbs)1170Max PSI22Mounted Diameter (Inch)21.57Pattern/Position-Ply/Load Index/Star Rating4Ratio9.50Rim Diameter12Rim Size12X7Rim Width7Rolling Circumference-Section Width8.78Size22-9.50-12Speed Rating/Speed (MPH)-Static Loaded Radius (inch)-StyleGRASSMASTERSurface / Terrain-Tread Depth (32nds)-Tread Width-Tube Type / TubelessTUBELESSTypeTURFValve-Weight (Lbs.)19.000000Wheel Back Spacing in/mm-Wheel Front Spacing in/mm-Wheel Offset in/mm-
- Availability: 4$980.58More Info...Additional InfoRIM NOT INCLUDEDBearing-Bolt Pattern-Box Quantity-BrandTITANCenter Bore in/mm-ConstructionBIASCountry of OriginUSADiameter44Finish-Hub Length-Industry CodeR3Load Index123Load/Speed Index123BMachine Fitment/Application-Max Load Capacity (Lbs)3417Max PSI-Mounted Diameter (Inch)44.92Pattern/Position-Ply/Load Index/Star Rating4Ratio18.00Rim Diameter20Rim Size20X14Rim Width14Rolling Circumference132.53Section Width18.59Size44-18.00-20Speed Rating/Speed (MPH)B/30Static Loaded Radius (inch)-StyleMULTI TRAC C/SSurface / Terrain-Tread Depth (32nds)25/32Tread Width-Tube Type / TubelessTUBELESSTypeTURFValve-Weight (Lbs.)133.000000Wheel Back Spacing in/mm-Wheel Front Spacing in/mm-Wheel Offset in/mm-
- Availability: 14$389.21More Info...Additional Info-Bearing-Bolt Pattern-Box Quantity-BrandTITANCenter Bore in/mm-ConstructionBIASCountry of OriginUSADiameter27Finish-Hub Length-Industry CodeR3Load Index108Load/Speed Index108BMachine Fitment/Application-Max Load Capacity (Lbs)2200Max PSI75Mounted Diameter (Inch)27.82Pattern/PositionMULTI TRACPly/Load Index/Star Rating10Ratio10.50Rim Diameter15Rim Size15X8.5Rim Width8.5Rolling Circumference83.92Section Width10.36Size27-10.50-15Speed Rating/Speed (MPH)B/30Static Loaded Radius (inch)13.03StyleMULTI TRACSurface / Terrain-Tread Depth (32nds)12/32Tread Width-Tube Type / TubelessTUBELESSTypeR3Valve-Weight (Lbs.)42.000000Wheel Back Spacing in/mm-Wheel Front Spacing in/mm-Wheel Offset in/mm-
- 26X9N14 TWEEL UTV 5X4.5IN BLK26-9-14 MICHELIN TWEEL - AIRLESS UTV BLACK (62MPH) 5x4.5inch/+25mmItem #: 49265Availability: 10$695.00More Info...Additional Info13 mm STUD HOLE, DESIGNED FOR DIFFCULT ENVIRONMENTS WHERE VEHICLE IS EXPOSED TO RUGGED ROADS, JAGGED TERAIN AND OTHER HOSTILE ELEMENTS. FOR FITMENT CONFIRMATION VISIT https://tweel.michelinman.com/tweel-fitment-guide.htmlBearing-Bolt Pattern5-4.5Box Quantity-BrandMICHELINCenter Bore in/mm3.13ConstructionAIRLESS RADIALCountry of OriginUSADiameter26FinishBLACKHub Length-Industry Code-Load Index69Load/Speed Index69JMachine Fitment/ApplicationJOHN DEERE XUV 835 AND OTHERS; ARGO, GENERAL DYNAMICSMax Load Capacity (Lbs)715Max PSI-Mounted Diameter (Inch)26Pattern/Position-Ply/Load Index/Star Rating-Ratio9Rim Diameter14Rim Size-Rim Width-Rolling Circumference-Section Width9Size29-9-14Speed Rating/Speed (MPH)J/62Static Loaded Radius (inch)-StyleTWEEL UTV 5x4.5, BLACKSurface / TerrainALL TERRAINTread Depth (32nds)-Tread Width9Tube Type / TubelessAIRLESSTypeTWEELValve-Weight (Lbs.)50.000000Wheel Back Spacing in/mm4Wheel Front Spacing in/mm3Wheel Offset in/mm+25MM
- 26X9N14 TWEEL UTV 4X156 BLACK26-9-14 MICHELIN TWEEL - AIRLESS UTV BLACK (62MPH) 4x156mm/+30mmItem #: 75085Availability: 4$695.00More Info...Additional InfoBOLT HOLE DIAMETER 13 mm, DESIGNED FOR DIFFCULT ENVIRONMENTS WHERE VEHICLE IS EXPOSED TO RUGGED ROADS, JAGGED TERAIN AND OTHER HOSTILE ELEMENTS. FOR FITMENT CONFIRMATION VISIT https://tweel.michelinman.com/tweel-fitment-guide.htmlBearing-Bolt Pattern4-156 MMBox Quantity-BrandMICHELINCenter Bore in/mm5.2ConstructionAIRLESS RADIALCountry of OriginUSADiameter26FinishBLACKHub Length-Industry CodeATLoad Index69Load/Speed Index69JMachine Fitment/ApplicationMOST POLARIS, KALASAKI MULE PRO 800Max Load Capacity (Lbs)715Max PSI-Mounted Diameter (Inch)-Pattern/PositionATPly/Load Index/Star Rating-Ratio9Rim Diameter14Rim Size-Rim Width-Rolling Circumference-Section Width9Size29-9-14Speed Rating/Speed (MPH)J/62Static Loaded Radius (inch)-StyleTWEEL, UTV, BLACKSurface / TerrainALL TERRAINTread Depth (32nds)-Tread Width-Tube Type / TubelessAIRLESSTypeTWEEL UTVValve-Weight (Lbs.)49.990000Wheel Back Spacing in/mm4Wheel Front Spacing in/mm3Wheel Offset in/mm+30MM
- 26X9N14 NHS X-TWEEL UTV AT BLK26-9-14 MICHELIN TWEEL - AIRLESS UTV BLACK (62MPH) 4x110mm/+52mmItem #: 67693Availability: 2$695.00More Info...Additional InfoBOLT HOLE DIAMETER13 mm, DESIGNED FOR DIFFCULT ENVIRONMENTS WHERE VEHICLE IS EXPOSED TO RUGGED ROADS, JAGGED TERAIN & OTHER HOSTILE ELEMENTS. FOR FITMENT CONFIRMATION VISIT https://tweel.michelinman.com/tweel-fitment-guide.htmlBearing-Bolt Pattern4-110 MMBox Quantity-BrandMICHELINCenter Bore in/mm2.7ConstructionAIRLESS RADIALCountry of OriginUSADiameter26FinishBLACKHub Length-Industry CodeATLoad Index69Load/Speed Index69JMachine Fitment/ApplicationHONDA, KUBOTA RTVMax Load Capacity (Lbs)715Max PSI-Mounted Diameter (Inch)26Pattern/PositionATPly/Load Index/Star Rating-Ratio9Rim Diameter14Rim Size-Rim Width-Rolling Circumference-Section Width9Size29-9-14Speed Rating/Speed (MPH)J/62Static Loaded Radius (inch)-StyleTWEEL UTV, AT, BLACKSurface / TerrainALL TERRAINTread Depth (32nds)-Tread Width9Tube Type / TubelessAIRLESSTypeTWEELValve-Weight (Lbs.)57.000000Wheel Back Spacing in/mm6Wheel Front Spacing in/mm1Wheel Offset in/mm+52MM
- 26X12N12 TWEEL TURF 5X4.5 BLK (16)26-12.00-12 MICHELIN TWEEL - AIRLESS TURF (BLACK) 5-4.5 Bolt/-2.2 inItem #: 25913Availability: 21$775.00More Info...Additional InfoHIGH PERFORMANCE RUBBER COMPOUND FOR LONGER LIFE, 2-3 TIMES THAT OF A PNEUMATIC TIRE OF EQUAL TREAD DEPTH. FOR FITMENT CONFIRMATION VISIT https://tweel.michelinman.com/tweel-fitment-guide.htmlBearing-Bolt Pattern5-4.5Box Quantity-BrandMICHELINCenter Bore in/mm-ConstructionAIRLESS RADIALCountry of OriginUSADiameter26FinishBLACKHub Length-Industry Code-Load Index82Load/Speed Index-Machine Fitment/Application-Max Load Capacity (Lbs)1031Max PSI-Mounted Diameter (Inch)-Pattern/PositionTURFPly/Load Index/Star Rating-Ratio12.00Rim Diameter12Rim Size-Rim Width-Rolling Circumference-Section Width12Size26-12.00-12Speed Rating/Speed (MPH)-Static Loaded Radius (inch)-StyleTWEEL TURF 5x4.5 BLACKSurface / Terrain-Tread Depth (32nds)-Tread Width12Tube Type / TubelessAIRLESSTypeTWEELValve-Weight (Lbs.)57.900000Wheel Back Spacing in/mm-Wheel Front Spacing in/mm-Wheel Offset in/mm-2.2
Lawn and garden tires are designed specifically for equipment and vehicles that operate in residential, commercial, or public green spaces. These tires are built to handle the conditions of these environments, offering traction on grass without causing significant damage to the turf. Here are some types of machines that commonly use lawn and garden tires:
- Lawn Mowers: This includes both push mowers and riding mowers. Riding mowers, in particular, require specialized tires that can handle the weight of the machine while providing a smooth ride and not damaging the lawn.
- Garden Tractors: These are more robust than regular riding mowers and are often used for more than just cutting grass. They might be used for tilling, towing small trailers, or other garden tasks.
- Zero-Turn Mowers: These are specialized riding mowers designed for tight turns and efficient mowing of large areas.
- Tillers and Cultivators: These machines are used to break up and aerate the soil. They require tires that can provide traction in loose or tilled soil.
- Snow Blowers: While primarily used in snowy conditions, many snow blowers have lawn and garden tires to provide traction on slippery surfaces.
- Utility Carts: These small trailers are often towed by garden tractors or ATVs to transport tools, plants, soil, and other materials around a garden or yard.
- Wheelbarrows: Some heavy-duty wheelbarrows have pneumatic tires similar to those found on other lawn and garden equipment.
- Golf Carts: While not strictly for lawn and garden use, golf carts operate in similar turf conditions and often use tires that are gentle on grass.
- Specialty Equipment: This can include machines like aerators, dethatchers, or sprayers that are used for specific lawn care tasks.
When selecting lawn and garden tires, it's essential to consider the specific needs of the equipment and the conditions in which it will operate. For instance, a tire that's perfect for a riding mower might not be suitable for a garden tractor that's frequently used for tilling or towing. Always consult the equipment's manual or a tire specialist to ensure you're choosing the right tire for your machine and its tasks.
Lawn and garden vehicles utilize a range of specialized tires designed for their specific tasks and the terrains they operate on. Here are some commonly used words and terms associated with these tires:
- Turf Tires: These are the most common type of tire for lawn and garden vehicles. They are designed to provide traction without damaging grass. Their tread patterns are often smoother and broader than those of more aggressive tires.
- Knobby Tires: These tires have pronounced knobs on them, providing better traction in loose or muddy conditions. They might be used on garden tractors or other vehicles that need to navigate rougher terrains.
- Ribbed Tires: These tires have a series of straight ribs running around the circumference. They're often used on the front wheels of some garden tractors and other equipment for smooth steering.
- Lug Tires: These have deep, pronounced treads for maximum traction, especially in muddy or soft ground conditions. They're often used on heavier garden tractors or equipment that needs to navigate challenging terrains.
- Pneumatic Tires: These are air-filled tires, similar to what you'd find on most vehicles. They provide a cushioned ride and are common on many lawn and garden machines.
- Semi-pneumatic Tires: These tires are not entirely filled with air but have pockets of air within them. They can't go flat like regular pneumatic tires.
- Solid Tires: These are made entirely of rubber or another solid material and cannot go flat. They're often used in situations where punctures are a concern.
- Bar Tread Tires: These have a bar-like pattern and are often used on tillers and other equipment that needs traction in dirt.
- Smooth Tires: These have minimal tread and are used in situations where minimal ground disturbance is desired.
- Radial vs. Bias: Radial tires have layers (plies) that run perpendicularly to the direction of travel, providing a smoother ride and longer tread life. Bias tires have plies that run at angles to the direction of travel. Lawn and garden equipment can use either type, but the choice often depends on the specific application and user preference.
When selecting tires for lawn and garden vehicles, it's essential to consider the specific needs of the equipment, the terrain it will operate on, and the tasks it will perform. Proper tire selection can enhance performance, reduce damage to lawns, and extend the lifespan of the equipment.
Lawn and garden tires are designed to operate on a variety of terrains commonly found in residential, commercial, and public green spaces. Here are some common terrain types that these tires might encounter:
- Turf/Grass: This is the most common terrain for lawn and garden vehicles. The tires are designed to provide adequate traction without causing significant damage to the grass.
- Loose Soil: This can be found in gardens, flower beds, or areas being prepared for planting. Tires operating on this terrain need to provide traction without getting easily stuck.
- Mud: After rains or watering, certain areas can become muddy. Tires for such conditions need deeper treads to prevent the vehicle from getting bogged down.
- Hard-packed Soil: This is commonly found on pathways or in areas with heavy foot traffic. Tires operating here need durability and stability.
- Gravel or Crushed Stone: Some pathways or driveways in garden areas might be made of gravel. Tires need to be robust and puncture-resistant for such terrains.
- Sand: Areas like sand beds or certain landscaping designs might have sandy terrains. Tires need to provide traction without digging in too deeply.
- Mulch or Wood Chips: These are often used in garden beds or around trees. Tires need to navigate this soft and uneven terrain without getting stuck.
- Paved or Concrete Surfaces: While not a natural garden terrain, many lawn and garden vehicles might need to cross driveways, sidewalks, or patios.
- Hilly or Sloped Ground: Some gardens or lawns are on inclines. Tires need to provide good traction to prevent sliding or rolling.
- Wet or Dewy Grass: Grass can become slippery due to morning dew or post-watering. Tires need to have a tread design that can handle wet conditions without skidding.
- Leaf-covered Ground: In the fall, leaves can cover the ground, making it slippery. Tires need to navigate this without sliding.
- Snow or Ice: In colder climates, garden tractors or other vehicles might be used for snow removal. Tires for these conditions often require chains or special treads for traction.