John Deere Wheel Options

There are two main 650mm wide tyre options for the JD Mid-frame 6R series tractors:  650/65R42 & 650/75R38.

The 650/65R42 is most common and the cheaper option.

We definitely recommend the 650/65R42 over the 650/65R38 for the Mid-frame 6R’s – you’ll get much better tractor performance with the taller 42″ tyres.

However, 650/65R38 is a size that we do get requests for.  So we offer the following options.

For higher torque applications, we recommend the 650/75R38, it has a higher load rating and will normally carry approx. 2 ton extra per tyre than the 650/65R42.

Despite the 38” rim diameter, the 650/75R38 has an overall diameter similar to the 650/65R42.

Although its not as popular as a 650 wide tyre, we sometimes get requests for 520 wide tyres to suit the John Deere 6145R or 6155R tractors.

The 380/90R50 is by far our most common selling rowcrop size for the JD 6R mid-frame.  In fact, its the top selling size across our entire range of wheels.

One of the important things to consider with rowcrops is the load rating – the Maxam, BKT 160D or Mitas 380/90R50 will carry 9 ton across the back axle.  Most other makes (including Michelin Agribib, Trelleborg, BKT Agrimax etc) only offer a 6.9ton load rating and are often dangerously overloaded.

If you’re using a 3 ton fert spinner, pulling a heavy trailer, etc then the high-load Mitas or Maxam is the tyre you need.

The 320/90R54 is a less common rowcrop option – more suited to specialist crops, for example, lettuce, carrots, or asparagus.

Sometimes farmers prefer a slightly wider rowcrop to make the tyres more versatile – the 480 can do rowcrop work and still be wide enough to pull a trailer on the road.  More popular in Scotland.

The BKT sets have three different front tyre options to work with multiple 4WD ratios.

The best option for flotation is the 900/50R42 with matching fronts. The 900 is the widest width you can go while still keeping under the 3m road width.

The VF tyre gives a 40% larger footprint than the equivalent standard tyre – meaning you can carry the same weight at 40% lower pressure.

If you’re looking for a tyre that works for both flotation and general use – we often recommend either a VF 710/60R42 or VF 710/70R38 with matching fronts.

The VF tyre gives a 40% larger footprint than the equivalent standard tyre – meaning you can carry the same weight at 40% lower pressure.

The 380/105R50 & 380/90R54 are both the same diameter, however the 380/105R50 has a deeper sidewall which results in a higher load carrying capacity, more options for letting the pressures down and also a more comfortable ride.

The 420 wide is less common than the 380’s however the VF 420/95R50 has a place as a high-load rowcrop in a slightly wider tyre width.

We have two different front options to work with more 4WD ratios.

The most common wide wheel options for the long frame 6R is the
900/60R38 with a matching front.

We have different front options to work with more 4WD ratios.

While not as popular as the VF 900/60R38, if you compare weights and pressure, the VF 800/70R38 will actually carry more load at the same pressure as the VF 900/60R38.

The VF 800/70R38 has a slightly deeper sidewall than the VF 900/60R38 Bridgestone.

380mm wide is the most popular width of rowcrop we sell nowadays.  The 380/90R46 is the tallest 380mm wide rowcrop we fit to the JD 6135R’s.

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The 520/70R38 to suit the JD 6135R is a combination we get requests for.  We offer it in two makes – BKT & Maxam

The most popular budget turf option for the JD 6M is a 23.1-26 diamond pattern with matching fronts.  There aren’t any diamond pattern front tyres, so we use the Ceat hockeystick pattern.

For those looking for a slightly wider turf option, or one with matching patterns front and rear, we recommend the 650/65-30.5 & 550/60-22.5 hockeystick pattern tyres.

There are two options for front tyres, Ceat or BKT, to work with multiple 4WD ratios.

The most popular budget turf option for the JD 5R is a 23.1-26 diamond pattern with matching fronts.  There aren’t any diamond pattern front tyres, so we use the Ceat hockeystick pattern.

For those looking for a slightly wider turf option, or one with matching patterns front and rear, we recommend the 650/65-30.5 & 550/60-22.5 hockeystick pattern tyres.

Our most popular turf option for the JD 5E & 5M tractors is the 600/55-26.5 Ceat with matching fronts.

An altrenative to the 600/55-26.5 option is a 18.4-26 diamond pattern with matching fronts.  There aren’t any diamond pattern front tyres, so we use the BKT hockeystick pattern.