Tire Suggestions for 140

[id_birdhntr]

I am looking at replacing the tires on my 140 but want them to be close to the originals. It looks like Firestone still makes a 3 rib Glide Grip tire for the fronts but any suggestions for a 9.5-24 rear tire? Only one I found was Firestone Super All Traction II that is similar.

[1978cub]

I suggest considering going larger......11.2 x 24 or 12.4 x 24 depending on what you plan on doing with it.

[Slim140]

I suggest considering going larger......11.2 x 24 or 12.4 x 24 depending on what you plan on doing with it.

+1 on this.

[Dale Finch]

That's what I have on my SA (11.2-24), and I think they look good.

[id_birdhntr]

Thanks for the suggestion. I will look into the larger tires. I dug into the history a little bit more and sounds like Goodyear was also a factory tire. Is this correct? Ours has Goodyear’s on it but thought they were replacement tires.

[Indy4570]

my 140 has 11.2-24s on it as well, I played with the idea of larger rears. with the 16s on the front it seems taller in front.

[id_birdhntr]

Thanks. Figured out how to post a picture so this is mine that I will be getting shipped to me in a few weeks. I did have someone verify that the existing tires are 11.2-24.

[Indy4570]

looks to me like it has very serviceable rear tires on it now. I like the front wheel weights too, don't often see those. If you replace those tires I am sure you could sell them to recoup some of your new tire expense. They are much better than I am running on mine! Mine have some tread separation issues at what appears to be a seam.

Congrats on the new 140! I love mine, I am sure you will love yours too!

[Saucymynx]

I too have 9.5-24’s on my 140 that need to be replaced. Would i need larger wheels to go to larger tires?

[Indy4570]

I too have 9.5-24’s on my 140 that need to be replaced. Would i need larger wheels to go to larger tires?

depends on what size rims ( width) you have on it now, with 9 inch tires you might have 8 inch rims, would want 10 inch for an 11.2 tire

[Saucymynx]

Thanks, Indy. Is there a way to measure the rim without removing the tire?

[Jim Becker]

If you don't know where the measurement should be taken, M. E. Miller's FAQ page has an illustration with "rim width" identified.
https://www.millertire.com/faqs/

If the tire is mounted, fish a tape measure between the rim and wheel disk. Measure outside to outside at the proper place. You will probably over-measure. The rims are sized in one inch increments. Take whatever you measure and round it down to an inch.

[Saucymynx]

If you don't know where the measurement should be taken, M. E. Miller's FAQ page has an illustration with "rim width" identified.
https://www.millertire.com/faqs/

If the tire is mounted, fish a tape measure between the rim and wheel disk. Measure outside to outside at the proper place. You will probably over-measure. The rims are sized in one inch increments. Take whatever you measure and round it down to an inch.

Thats a great website - thanks!