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kpm:
you still see some of the old 4ply on machines,sure they worked...the 6ply smooth is a much better tire.
   if you want to save money buy the 16in donut tires from a auto wrecker should be about 20 dollars a peice....here we go into some VERY remote wilderness area's....miles from everything and everyone....the last thing you want is tire trouble when it's -45....the old saying holds true you get what you pay for!!
                                                           kpm

Averyman:
The origional tires on my 51 are B F Goodrich 4 ply IMPLEMENT tires.  That may explain the difference in price some of you are experiencing. Implement tires are generally cheaper than automobile tires and the 45mph rating should be sufficient for most machines, certainley for mine... CBD

orin:
Went looking for tires yesterday and it seems that only one company makes them now, the reason for the price doubling in the last 3 years. (4.50X16 six ply) So around $200.00 is going to be the norm unless old stock can be found i was told. So I think maybe motorcycle tires might be the way to go. Was just checking online and can get six ply motorcycle tires for $63.95 at Wheelsport canada in b.c.

sandybay:
Some of the outfitters around here have had hubs made for the axle and now use the doughnut spares from the wreckers, rim and all.

viking:
a picture of that retrofit would be excellent

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