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Art · 18-02-2007, 02:12 PM posted to alt.home.lawn.garden

wrote:
I'm needing to replace my zero turn tires this spring. Calling my
tractor dealer tires start at $110 each, ouch. So I started searching
and found tires of the same size (23x10.5-12) from $50-70ea both
localy from other dealers and from the 'net (plus shipping of course).
A question that arose from this search is number of ply's. We have
about 10 acres we mow, and it seems once a month or so we're needing
to repair a flat tire, from an unseen piece of metal, sharp stick,
etc. Is it worth the extra money (about $10 ea + shipping ~$20-30set)
for a 6ply vs a 2 or 4ply found locally? Will an extra ply have much
more puncture resistance? Obviously something like a nail is going in
no matter what, but in general.

Thanks.

No, the number of ply is not going to make a difference to punctures.
Check the mower manual for the weight and if it does not exceed the 2ply
rating then go with the 2ply, you won't notice any difference.

If you are having that many flats you should check into having the tires
foam filled.

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Art