[AT] tread design

[Ralph Goff]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "john hall" <jtchall at nc.rr.com>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 05, 2010 5:18 AM
Subject: Re: [AT] tread design


>I pulled out my copy of Nebraska tractor tests and started looking for
> diamond treads on the front. I saw a Massey, an Allis and a Ford with 
> those
> tires on the front. All were in the 125-150 hp range. Each machine had 
> duals
> as well. I'm guessing this was a short lived new technology, probably for
> flotation as was already suggested. Looks to me turning would require a 
> lot
> of braking.
>
> John Hall

Yes, I owned a 2390 Case 2wd for a few years. Even with the triple rib front 
tires my right knee got a good workout on the brake pedals every time I 
turned the steering wheel. I don't know for sure but the diamond tread might 
not have been any worse for turning.

Ralph in Sask.