Thanks Dennis! Your videos are a God-send to guys like me who got bypassed on the " lets give him mechanical ability" train! All God's Very Best 4 U & Thanks again!
A million thanks for this video and your clear, calm encouragement. This stuff isn't as hard as one would think (though getting that dust cap on and off was the absolute worst!). The tires were $59.99 each today, but the job took me only about an hour, maybe hour and a half - and I've never done anything like this before. Completely worth doing - the tractor sits better and steers better now that it's not on perpetually under-inflated tires (they were the leakiest tires I've ever seen). You've inspired me - I've ordered the parts to change the oil and filter, change and gap the plug (I've done this on a car, so should be simple), change the blades, and change out the air filter set. Oh, and I have to put one of the gauge wheels back on once I get a new nut and washer. At the same time, the whole thing is getting a thorough cleaning, and I'm greasing all of the fittings. The ex-husband didn't take very good care of anything, so I have my work cut out for me. I know your Huskie mower maintenance videos will be there to walk me through it all. Again, a million thanks!
Xirena, thank you so much for watching and for your kind comments! I'm so glad these videos are helpful....sounds like you are off to a great start getting your mower back in shape! nice work!! I agree, I hate getting dust caps off....too much pressure, you crush them, not enough, you slip off and bust a knuckle. LOL. Thank you again for your support!
Just purchased 2 of these tires, very easy to install. So glad I came across your video. Perfect timing, couldn’t even keep my old tires up with slime any longer. Only problem I had was reinstalling the two dust covers over the washers. It’s like they shrunk. Again Dennis, your video is much appreciated
Had my Husky Lawn Tractor 2 years now and have been dealing with numerous flats on the front from small pieces of cedar. I didn't even know these tires existed but I'm buying some from Northern Tool. Thanks for the information.
Dennis, I just wanted to thank you for all of the videos you've made about your Husky lawn tractor. Thanks to you I've been able to change my blades, change my oil & filter, and replace my spark plugs. Yesterday one of my front tires went flat, so i visited Northern tool for the very first time and picked up 2 foam filled tires. These tires are amazing. It feels like I have power steering now. I'm not at all mechanically inclined, and usually took my mowers in for service in the past. The next time I need to change my oil, I'm going to replace the drain spout with the pipes you suggested in another video. Thanks again!
That is all so good to hear! I'm happy that all these vids have been helpful. If you do the oil drain plug mod, I recommend using galvanized pipe. Its a touch more expensive, but the black pipe I used rusts quickly. It doesn't hurt anything, just looks bad. Thanks so much for watching and supporting my channel!
Thank you for posting. We had no idea that run flat tires existed for lawn tractors. Picked up two from Northern Tool ($44.99 each) and installed them quickly. The trick to reinserting the black wheel cap is to rock it back in forth to slowly get it up, and then suction just grabs it back into place. My husband couldn't be happier. I had no idea that he had to constantly fill the tires with air on our Husqvarna lawn tractor. Those tires were crap. These ride great.
Dianne, thank you for your input on how to reinstall the black dust caps. I just replaced the 2 front tires with flat free tires and gave up on the caps. I’ll follow your tip, thanks
Thank you, Just picked up two flat free front wheels around $60 each now Northern Tools. And 10% off military discount. Looks like a great tire. Again thank you all your help.
Great video. I just wish I had realized I could get the flat free tires because the ones you ordered from Marathon cost the same as the original pneumatic tires. My place is "infested" with the thorns from mesquite trees and it seems everything is attracted to these dern tires. Just replaced all 4 and next time, I will buy the flat free variety. Thanks for the info on inserting that e clip. I have fought those little buggers and made a cussing episode out of it each time the wheel is removed. Now, using the needle nose pliers, it will be easier. Also helpful is showing how to grease the axle. I inherited this YTH 24v48 tractor and while I sorely needed it, I had no experience with anything other than a simple push mower. Moved to the country...it's a whole different deal, must have this kind of mower. But I have a lot to learn and am so glad you have several videos. I just hope the Husquvarna is something I will be happy with, it's not going to be possible to go with another brand, this one will have to be maintained as much as possible by me. Again....thanks
Thank you for watching! I have several videos on this Husqvarna, so be sure to check them all out....hopefully you will find some useful tips! We don't have mesquite where I live, but I have heard the thorns are like nails. I wish I had a flat free alternative for the rear tires, but I haven't found one yet. Thanks again,. I really appreciate your support!
I actually bought this mower today. After reading a lot of review online I decided to check out RU-vid. Saw your video where you showed your yard and what you mow. That sold me on it. And now I done watched all your videos lol. Thanks man.
Hint for dust cap that is too small/shrinks/won’t fit back onto the wheel. Can stretch it out by pouring very hot water over it and stretching out the inside. For me it was still hard work to get it back on, but at least it had more elasticity. Thank you very much, this video helped me a lot 🙏🏼
What a great video! I am visually imaired and have trouble doing household repairs. This video does an excellent job of filming and explaining. Thank you!
Great informative video Dennis. Thanks. I was really set on getting some airless tires for my Troy-Bilt. Then, I saw the price on the size front wheels my mower uses. Dang! I ended up getting some TireJect tire seal for now instead. So far the tires are holding up.
Was at Northern Tool today. I was impressed with the tires. The ones you got look great. Good tread. I have seen the flexible spoke ones on John Deere zero turn mowers. The weight is supported by the top spokes. I some times get several Thornes in a few hours of mowing.
I followed your advice. The store only had one tire. So thinking they were the same size I replace the left front tire. After about two hours of mowing a belt broke. Then my wife noticed the tires were not the same size. The new tire was shorter. I bought a marathon flat free tire 15x6.5/6 . The tire on the mower was a 15x6/6. Checked Husqvarna website and this was the right tire for the yth 22v46. Seems like a 6.5 should have been bigger than a 6 but it was not. Lesson here check size on tire and replace both.
I've had a few people say that the OEM Husqvarna tires were off-size....so I'm thinking maybe all the tires of this type are not always sized exactly as claimed. You have a good point...always check the size, and preferably always replace them in pairs. Thanks for watching Ron and thanks for your comments!
I live in Kansas City. Fortunately we have a company that will foam fill tires. After going to the tire shop a minimum of 4-5 times every year for leaking tires I did this. Cost paid for itself within the first year.
Thanks for watching, Will! We've used a company here in Georgia at my job to foam-fill forklift tires, but it's really expensive. If it wasn't, I'd get the rear tires foam-filled too!
Thanks so much for the information. Nice and slow how to take clip off and explain why the tire is used. The grease zert information is also wonderful. My brother was to do this but you saved the day.
I ordered these tires through Amazon. Cheaper and shipped faster then Norther Tool. Wish I would have gotten these tires a couple years ago. The ride is the same and they were easy to swap out.
Thanks for watching, Adam! Yes sir....no more having to put air in the tires every time you cut the grass! LOL! I love these tires on my tractor. Thanks again!
Thank you for watching, John! Seems some people have had a lot of trouble with the front tires on these mowers, and some do not. I wonder if Husqvarna had a bad batch, or used two different suppliers maybe. Anyway, glad you haven't had tire troubles!
I truly like watching your videos. You show each step and answer all my questions as you go. Any advice on replacing the back tires? I ordered some new tires due to a puncture. I am thankful I bought 2 back tires at the same time because the size was right but the shape was different than the original. (I am sure I missed something specific when I ordered of the website.) I have the same model Husqvarna. Thanks for all your awesome videos!
Thank you for watching! I have not replaced the rear tires on this mower myself. Usually, you can take the numbers off the side of the stock tires, and buy the same by matching those numbers. It should be a 20 x 8 turf tire. It will look a little different deflated than it does on the wheel and inflated.
Higher price at Northern Tools now though as they now run $69.00, plus tax. Years back, I had a fellow do all 4 or his tires filled with foam, locally. He said he regretted doing that later, as it ran so very rough of a ride afterwards. We had any multitude of mesquite trees, so flats were par for the course when I lived in that area. Of course, this was from a local shop, so not sure how they actually filled them. I suppose the company does a better job of somehow balancing the foam they use inside the tires these days. Nice video.
Thanks for watching and for the nice comment, James! These ride almost the same as the original pneumatic tires to me. Now if the rears were foam-filled, I suspect the ride might not be so nice. :) Thanks again!
Hi Dennis, I want to get a set of these, since it's been a while for you now, I(we) would like to know how happy you are with them, pros & cons, & would you recommend putting the front end on blocks to prevent flat spots from forming when not in use? I read about people complaining about flat spots on garden carts, hand trucks, gegerators & stuff like that. & thanx again for your great tutorials, don't stop, you're a great help...
Thanks for watching, Robert! I haven't had any problems with the tires or with flat spots. Now I live in the South, so the longest period of time my mower sits without moving is probably 3 months. In those 3 month periods, I have not flat spots occur. I'd buy these tires again, for sure.
Your system makes sense. The Slime turns to dirt. The gap fill foam doesn't hold up. I have two 8 inch boat trailer tires that were foam filled by a tire shop that does construction equipment. They are heavy but will work on my lawn tractor. They are for a 1 inch axle. Need to adapt them to a 3/4 inch. I have Slime tubes with Slime in them now. Slime tubes are no good. If I have to remove the tubes and patch them why would I deal with Slime. I have a Thorne problem. I might pick up a half dozen in a day. I have Chevrolet wheels on the rear For some reason the thicker tires dont pick up Thornes so easily.
Thank you for watching, Ralph! Fortunately we don't get a lot of heavy thorns in my area. The factory front tires would never hold up to large thorns. These flat free tires are holding up well and don't give me any trouble. I like the idea of putting car tires on the rear wheels....never thought of that, but sounds like a great idea! What size are your rear tires?
Hi Danny, thanks for watching! I have not found any flat free rear tires. These tries actually seem to be a little easier on my turf than the factory pneumatic tires. I have mostly centipede in the lawn, but have had no problem with these tires damaging the grass.
Great introduction on the few of your vids that I’ve watched - I just ran across your channel. What’s with ur bushings @ 2.23???? The hub looks like it’s a whoopsie ride from non existent bushings? They couldn’t have worn that much. I replaced the axle and steering spindle bushings with roller bearings (cheap kits) on my old Poulan but of course they fit all AYP tractors. Great resource!.
I think the original bushing was completely worn out and gone, as I had a lot of fines in the hub. Roller bearings would be the way to go for sure! Thank you for watching!
Thanks for watching! I like these no-flat front tires a lot. Thankfully, I haven't had any problems with my rear tires. I do have mine full of water for weight though.
Dennis, love your video's. I have a TS146 XD Husqvqrnq, which I think is pretty similar to yours, however my tires say 15x6 006. I've looked for Flat Free tires, but haven't found an exact match. Do you know of a flat free that might fit my tractor? And what exactly is the "006" designation?
Thanks for watching, Larry! The tire designation reads like this: 15x6.00-6 - 15" is the tire's outer diameter when not under load. the second number is actually 6.00, that is the tire's width. The last number, "-6" is the width of the rim. So, a 15x6.50-6 should fit your mower fine. The tire itself will be 1/2" wider, but the rim width is the same. Before ordering, I'd check to be sure that at the turning extremes, your factory tires don't come within a 1/2" of hitting anywhere. If not, you should still have clearance with the 15x6.50-6 tires.
Thanks for watching, Bob! I used it for a while and I had pretty good success with it too. I still had problems with the fronts leaking down a couple of years after putting slime in them. that's how I ended up wanting these never-flats.
Thanks Dennis. I was able to change the flat tire of my husqvarna with your video. However when I start my lawnmower first time after winter break, it produces way too much smoke. Do you have a way to fix that? May be carburetor or air filter cleaning video you may have?
Thank you for watching! Without knowing the particulars on your mower, it is hard to say for sure, but I would guess your mower just needs a tune-up. I have some videos to help with that: Change the spark plugs: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nqPFY-2LfhE.html Change the air filter: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-LiiaxutYyFA.html And you may need to change the oil: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-8PsfLKmpElU.html Let me know if I can help!
Hi Dennis, I started watching your videos in 2020 when I purchased the same Husqvarna riding lawn mower that you have in these videos. I was wondering, since you made this video, if you ended up purchasing flat free tires for the rear tires. I have been having trouble with one of my rear tires going flat since day 1. But, I can't seem to find the correct size flat free tires for the rear, at least not on Amazon. I think the spec says 20x8-8
Thanks for watching! I have not found any good alternative for flat-free rear tires. I know there are some companies out there that will foam-fill ag tractor tires and they'd probably do these, but the process is pretty expensive, so I haven't looked into it any further.
Question here: I saw this video before - maybe about a year ago or so,,, After many tire repairs due to thorns and now a broken wheel due to my making repeated full tight turns, ( I broke one; although, I not NEED to get new front tires... The Marathon flat free tires ore even more $ ... However, the reason that I'm writing this is because it now looks lie they do NOT come with the grease zerk fitting. Mt tires are the 8" rather that the easier to find 6" inch... Do you think that the NO grease fitting ones will still be okay if I just grease the shaft and the hub as I install them? ... Thanks, Chris Caliber Asked on 8_16-2020
Thanks for watching, Chris! I think they will be ok if you periodically take the wheels off and grease the axles and hubs. You could also look at how your hubs are made and how the bushings are installed. You may be able to drill the hubs and install zerk fittings.
Thanks for watching, Sandra! No air is required in these tires, they are filled with some type of foam that eliminates the need for air and also eliminates the possibility of going flat.
Denny, did you also change the back tires to flat free? What would be the effect of doing that? I have a lot of black-thorn locust trees on my property and find that I am fixing tires all the time.
Hi Warren, I did not change the rears out to flat-free tires. I keep water/anti-freeze in my rear tires for added weight. I've not had any trouble with my rear tires, but with blackthorns, I am not surprised you have trouble keeping your rear tires filled. That's got to be a challenge!
@@dwcoffey I did not word my question very well. How much air would you have to put in the old tires to have the same feel as the new flat free that do not require air.
Oh I see....Husqvarna calls for 15psi in the fronts, as I recall. These tires are just a touch stiffer than the factory tires, so I'd say if the factory fronts are at 17-18psi, that would be about the same as these.
Some of them caps are a PITA to get off!!!!!!!!!!!! Especially if they are really hard and weathered - If they are hard to get off - just tear them off or get some side cutters and cut them off - if that's the case - make sure you buy a couple new ones! just a couple bucks! So check them first before you go to the store - to save from having to go on another trip!
I wouldn't replace only one with a different type of tire. These flat free tires will track and ride a little differently than the original pneumatic tires. Thanks for watching!
Thanks Dennis! Can't tell you how much money you've saved me with your videos. I was wondering if you know of any flat free tires for the rear 20x8.00-8 tires. Seems like every year I come out to the shed to find at least one flat tire on this thing.
Is there a difference in how it rides ? Rough , smooth? I replaced the rear with the tougher gauge thicker tires . But didn’t with the front . Now I have flats on the front ...
Thanks for watching, Alberto. I don't notice any difference at all on turf, dirt or in the woods. On concrete, these tires might ride a slight bit rougher, but not enough to bother me.
Hi Fran, sometimes you can get a small slotted screwdriver between the back of the clip and the axle, then pry it off, just cover it with a rag or something as it will be apt to fly off. Also, if you have a pair of needle nose pliers, you can get as perpendicular as possible to the axle with the pliers. Have one jaw of the pliers on the open end of the e-clip and the other jaw on the axle. Give it a little squeeze, and the clip should pop off, or at least slide up enough to get a slotted screwdriver under the back of it and pop it off. I hope this helps!
Hi.... my tubeless tires are 15 x 6.00-6. I noted that the marathon tires you used are 15x6.50-6 and also noted they the tires you replaced on your mower are 15x6.00-6. I assume the marathon tires would work for me just fine. Is that true? Thanks for your videos!!!!!
Hi Blade, thanks for watching! The slight difference in tire size has not been a problem, nor has it been noticeable on my mower. I've had no issues at all.
Hi Dennis! Thank you so much for your tutorials. They have been very handy for us as we are learning to maintain our family's first riding mower. At the 3:23 mark, you mentioned the back cap that is fixed on the axel. That appears to be where our problem is. It has broken loose at some point and after greasing all the points you mentioned in your other video, we just realized the squeaking is coming from the inside of the tire or rim rubbing against the other metal part of the axel. Is that back cap something that we can replace ourselves or do we need to call for someone to service/re-weld it for us? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. I'd hate to damage our mower by continuing to use it while this is broken.
Hi Jenni, thank you for watching! I'm glad my videos are helping y'all with your mower...that's great! You could have somebody weld the back-cap onto the axle, or replace the axle itself. I think either way would take care of the problem. The axles are fairly cheap (I think they run about $15-$20 each). I'm going to do a video soon showing how to replace the front axles....but it probably won't be up soon enough to help you. Basically, you detach the tie rod, knock out the e-clip on top of the axle, then slip the axle out of the bottom and replace in reverse.
@@dwcoffey Thanks so much! If they're fairly cheap, we'll pay someone to just replace them. I was guessing we were in for a super expense repair when I saw it. Thanks again! Keep up the great work!
Dennis what about going from 15x6.5-8 tire to a 15x6.5-6 tire. Will I have to adjust my deck? If so could you send me a link for that video? Thanks in advance Bro.
Thanks for watching, Myron! I think you could use that size tire, but you are right, it will lower the cutting height of your deck. The deck on these mowers can only be adjusted from one side for leveling, but they can't be lifted higher than the highest cutting height setting, so....I'd be afraid that with the smaller front tires, your cutting height would be too low. Here's the video for leveling the deck: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-EL2wU1v5NvM.html
Thanks for watching Azzie. These tires are holding up great! I have nearly 200hours on them, some of it in rough terrain, and they are showing very little signs of wear. I love mine!
@@dwcoffey great ! Can't afford those so I put a tube in . If flat again, I spray the green slime in. 9 years later I have 700 hrs and still the same tires, just with tubes now.
Thanks for watching, Christine! Great question.....I haven't found anybody that makes a flat-free tire in that size. There are companies that will fill pneumatic tires with foam in order to make them flat-free, but it is expensive and more than I'm willing to spend on a mower. The good news is that I haven't had any issues with my rear tires holding air. I have filled mine over half way with antifreeze, for added weight, and then topped off with air.
they are only for the front that takes a 15 X6 -6 it may or may not fit Simplicity Regent and some Broadmoor models or some dump carts as the OE wheel has an offset hub. i would check whether or not if they fit your lawn tractor before ordering as it may not fit MTD made machines the wheels use plastic bushings on these machines that by Yard Machines, Yard man, Cub Cadet, Bolens, Huskee, and Troy Bilt.
Good video. Here's my issue. I ordered two Marathon tire / wheel combos for my front axels. 15x6.5, stamped right on the side. Then I noticed they looked smaller than my oem tires. New ones were about 13.5 in diameter compared to the true 15 of my old worn tires. Since then I've checked tires at Lowes and Amazon. Lowes were about 14". People on Amazon were complaining that they had the same issue with other brands. Could Ii just try 16 inch tire / wheel combination? Were your tires accurately sized?
Thanks for watching, Dan! My tires were accurately sized...they may have been 1/2" difference at most. With as much difference as you are seeing, I'd think a 16" tire would be worth a try.
Hi Michael, thanks for watching! It's hard to say without seeing it or more info, but it sounds like you might just need to replace the gasket under the carb. That's a pretty straightforward fix if you are comfortable working on things. Just be sure to take pictures before you take anything apart and keep up with all your parts. The gasket should be available at your local outdoor equipment dealer.
Its 2020 are the Tires still holing up If you say yes I am going to get 5 sets today I have 3 riders and my daughters both have tractors and I always get phone calls dad my tractor has a flat
Do these wheels develop flat spots when the tractor sits during the winter off season? i was planning to get a pair for my 2016 John Deere X350 22 hp Kawasaki Fc600V v twin motor. its a typical 15 X 6-6 tire found on these consumer residential lawn tractors and dump carts.
Thanks for watching, Derek! No sir, I haven't had any flat spots or issues with these tires. I'm still running them (almost 4 years) and am still happy with them.
Hey Dennis....is there any height adjustment to the deck of these mowers...mine is at its lowest point on the lever setting marked number 2...it should go down further right?
There's really only an adjustment to level the deck. It's basically just inside the left rear fender. IF your deck won't go down all the way to the 1 setting, I'd do the following: be sure you are on flat level ground. Put the height on a setting that lifts the deck completely off the ground, then take a tape measure and measure at the same spot on either side of the deck. I generally will use the back edge of the deck near the outer edge of both sides. If both sides measure pretty close to the same, the deck is level. If not, perhaps the left side is just low and should be adjusted up. That would prevent you from dropping the deck all the way to the 1 setting. IF that's not it, let me know and Ill look for further things to test/try.
Thank you very much...our "Husky" get a real work out on the farm...so it may have be knocked out of level at some point in time with heavy use....I will certainly take your suggestions to the deck...and thanks again for the help....
Do these new tires add more of a bone-rattling/rough ride? From my experiance air-filled tires add more of a suspension system to the tractor; more give. I figured this would be an issue with these solid type tires? Great vid. Thanks.
Thanks for watching! I haven't noticed any difference in the ride. I expected the ride to be worse with these tires, but there's little to no difference. I thought these tires would be like hard rubber tires, but I think they must be foam-filled. they're not as hard as a solid rubber tire would be.
I am replacing lawn tractor tires every 2-3 months and I have no idea why. The clerk told me these tires would make the ride so rough I wouldn’t be able to handle it. How was the ride? I’ve already spent 80 on tires this summer.
Hey Ken, thanks for watching. None that I have seen. I've heard of folks foam-filling their rear tires, but I don't thing readily-available foam would hold up inside the rear tires. So I still run the factory rear tires on mine....I did fill them with water/anti-freeze for weight though.
