HELP - What size front tire for NF 706 (6 lug hubs)?

[Qdot2009]

I ordered some new tires for my NF 706 and ordered the same size that was on there 6.50-16s.  But when I picked up the new ones and put them on the tractor, they seem too narrow and too small, even compared to the ones I replaced of the same size.  What the biggest/widest/best looking tire for these factory rims?  I just want the tractor to look right and the tires not look 'stressed'.

[ksfarmdude]

20 minutes ago, Qdot2009 said:

I ordered some new tires for my NF 706 and ordered the same size that was on there 6.50-16s.  But when I picked up the new ones and put them on the tractor, they seem too narrow and too small, even compared to the ones I replaced of the same size.  What the biggest/widest/best looking tore for these factory rims?  I just want the tractor to look right and the tires not look 'stressed'.

7.50 16's are the biggest I've been able to get from my tire shop in a three ribbed tire I just replaced the fronts on my hydro 84 and used that size in firestones, The sizes you have are the size I have on my super M , I know other brands of tires may look quite bit different in width

[rustred]

650 x 16 is the correct size for that tractor and thats what they came out with. and yes it looks correct also. the next size is 750 x16 and they will be too big. nothing to worry about as thats what it is. dont know what you mean by stressed, just keep at least 35 psi in them. the only thing i would worry about is chinese tires. 

[ksfarmdude]

this is what tires I have on my 84 hydro 

[Matt Kirsch]

Need wider rims with a different offset for 7.50x16's. Otherwise they will rub on the front end.

If different rims are an option, 9.5L15's would look nice on there without raising the front end too high and making the tractor run uphill.

[rustred]

14 minutes ago, ksfarmdude said:

this is what tires I have on my 84 hydro 

yes, but you wont get then on a narrow front.

[ksfarmdude]

8 minutes ago, rustred said:

yes, but you wont get then on a narrow front.

Well not the way they are intended to be bolted on. Some guys I've seen run the bigger tires with them reversed 

[rustred]

well he did say so the tractor looks right.

[oleman]

I think those fronts are fine, BUT we need side view to see what profile is like.

Good luck with your tractor.

[J-Mech]

Yeah..... when you buy cheaper tires the sizes vary a lot.  Order a Goodyear or a Firestone and the difference is real.  Lots and lots of cheaper tires on the market right now.

Look fine to me. 

[Dan Robinson]

As stated, not all tires are created equal. And 6.50x16 would be correct size, and in my opinion look good on there. 

Here's my 806 with 6.50x16s

[FarmerFixEmUp]

My 706 has 6.50 x 16's and 806 7.50 x 16's. Both narrow front. 

[Qdot2009]

Here's some whole tractor shots.  After doing some measuring, all the brands are about 0.5" the same in diameter for this size.  The only thing I can guess is the previous tires (15+ years old) were extra tall for some reason.  I guess it doesn't look terrible.  I was just hoping that some fresh tires would give it a boost.  Next time, I'll upgrade hubs and wheels to something bigger.  Thanks for the input.

[nepoweshiekfarmalls]

Dad's 706 has 7.50-16 tires on the narrow front.  They all but rub in the center.  Look nice though.   11L-15 look real nice on a narrow front with 18.4-38 rears!  

[rustred]

2 hours ago, Qdot2009 said:

Here's some whole tractor shots.  After doing some measuring, all the brands are about 0.5" the same in diameter for this size.  The only thing I can guess is the previous tires (15+ years old) were extra tall for some reason.  I guess it doesn't look terrible.  I was just hoping that some fresh tires would give it a boost.  Next time, I'll upgrade hubs and wheels to something bigger.  Thanks for the input.

if you have larger than 15.5 x 38 on the rear the thats why the rear is a bit high. its not too bad though.

[stronger800]

I  replaced a set of -worn out- 7.50-16 Firestone’s with new Carlisle’s last summer.... then I replaced those....with the correct set of Firestone’s.  Measured carefully, the lesser priced tires were 3/4-13/16” narrower and 1” shorter and they just looked small. 

[bitty]

In-laws have a M they bought new. It has 7.50-16 and they look fine on it. I can't imagine 6.50's on these bigger tractors. I replaced my front rims and had 11L15 on the front of my 3020 for soft ground and better ride in rough ground

[DT Fan]

True tire size does vary A LOT from one manufacturer to the next! The ONLY thing I like about Titan's is that they are tall for a given size.

[rustred]

and one more thing is with 750x 16 . if they do fit in there they will be so close to each other that in the slightest wet ground you be be plugging up solid with mud.

[Matt Kirsch]

On 3/6/2021 at 11:26 AM, rustred said:

and one more thing is with 750x 16 . if they do fit in there they will be so close to each other that in the slightest wet ground you be be plugging up solid with mud.

That's why you'd need different rims with different offset. 7.50's will bulge out pretty good on those 4" rims.

[Jacka]

On 3/5/2021 at 1:36 PM, Dan Robinson said:

As stated, not all tires are created equal. And 6.50x16 would be correct size, and in my opinion look good on there. 

Here's my 806 with 6.50x16s

I like it,nice tractor. All my tractors have the flatops,but I always wanted a 806 with clamshell fenders but your's will do.

[Dan Robinson]

1 hour ago, Jacka said:

I like it,nice tractor. All my tractors have the flatops,but I always wanted a 806 with clamshell fenders but your's will do.

Thanks! Mines late enough to be factory flat tops.