sidewalls cracking on tractor tires

I had the same issue with set of Continentals that came new on a New Holland TM120 here.
Multiple leaks due to the sidewalls perishing internally after a few years on the rear tyres 520-70 R38. Very disappointed with them as the tractor never did heavy work and tyres had 70% or so thread left.
Had sets of Goodyears and Pirellis on other tractors from new, wore them bald and no sidewall or puncture issues.
 

essexpete

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Location
Essex
i meant to say we run them till the driver goes bald with frustration at the lack of grip 😂.
I liked the old Perrelli tyres
Had Pirelli on our old Ford. Loads of tread left but serious cracking around lug to sidewall and general perishing on side walls. Seen a few like that.
 

essexpete

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Location
Essex
We are about to change a set of leaking Continental tyres. Been given a price for Verdeatein (£1940), BKT (£1842), Alliance (£1697), and CEAT (£1570). Going on a 90hp stockman tracror that does a little loader work. Any oppinions on these tyre brands?
Good prices there if including fitting.
 

Fendt516profi

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Livestock Farmer
Location
Yorkshire
Had Pirelli on our old Ford. Loads of tread left but serious cracking around lug to sidewall and general perishing on side walls. Seen a few like that.
Having this problem with maxxis tyres on Polaris buggy so far dealer as given me 3replacements the last 2 I've just picked up are a different make so assuming its not just me having problems
 

JD-Kid

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Having this problem with maxxis tyres on Polaris buggy so far dealer as given me 3replacements the last 2 I've just picked up are a different make so assuming its not just me having problems
have big horn 2 tires on can am side by sides here on to the 3rd set cracking on the lugs on edge of side walls
alot of the guys on forums have said the big horn 2's were a lighter tire than the early big horns which were the go to tire for a lot of people
changed one set to black Dimond tires alot higher load rating and seem so far alot better
 

Fendt516profi

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Livestock Farmer
Location
Yorkshire
have big horn 2 tires on can am side by sides here on to the 3rd set cracking on the lugs on edge of side walls
alot of the guys on forums have said the big horn 2's were a lighter tire than the early big horns which were the go to tire for a lot of people
changed one set to black Dimond tires alot higher load rating and seem so far alot better
These are not big horn it says maxxis MU511 on side wall. But they are doing exactly the same thing. But the last two are some different make so hopefully they will last. Can't complain to much though dealer is replacing them no quible
 

jackstor

Member
Location
Carlisle
Having this problem with maxxis tyres on Polaris buggy so far dealer as given me 3replacements the last 2 I've just picked up are a different make so assuming its not just me having problems

The maxxis tyres are splitting on our gator, loads of tread left 😠. They’re the original tyres, done about 1200hrs.
Tyre firm says they’re about £140 each! What make are the tyres you have now?
 

Fendt516profi

Member
Livestock Farmer
Location
Yorkshire
The maxxis tyres are splitting on our gator, loads of tread left 😠. They’re the original tyres, done about 1200hrs.
Tyre firm says they’re about £140 each! What make are the tyres you have now?
There a different model of maxxis tyres I think will check in light tomorrow. Mines only has just over 500hrs on it now
 

Fendt516profi

Member
Livestock Farmer
Location
Yorkshire
These are 6ply against maxxis bighorn been only 4ply
These are 8ply
 

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