Tractor Pull tire situation
Tractor Pull tire situation
(OP)
Somewhat in line with the hill climbing question, I will be in an antique tractor pull in a few weeks. I will drive an antique Allis-Chalmers owned by a neighbor. Last year I almost went farther than he did with a similar one. The pull is on a concrete roadway.
This year he clams he will go even farther by doing this: Extend the rear axle wheels out to their limits, making the thing a few feet wider than before. His claim is it gives him a longer run. Why?
My only guess is that with possible loss of traction on the lighter side (He sits to the right of center), that the affected left side tire will have better "lever arm" against the hitch.
This year he clams he will go even farther by doing this: Extend the rear axle wheels out to their limits, making the thing a few feet wider than before. His claim is it gives him a longer run. Why?
My only guess is that with possible loss of traction on the lighter side (He sits to the right of center), that the affected left side tire will have better "lever arm" against the hitch.





RE: Tractor Pull tire situation
I'm visualizing big heavy spacers.
Is there a weight limit? Tires full of water?
I wouldn't expect much from increasing track width alone.
RE: Tractor Pull tire situation
First time I ever heard of tractor pulling on concrete. Its always been manicured dirt for me.
RE: Tractor Pull tire situation
RE: Tractor Pull tire situation
Something not figured is the effect the sled has on the concrete. This is one of those automatic things with big weight gradually moving up from support on tires to the sled part. The sled is hardwood on its base.
I suspect no difference from last year. We shall see.
Perhaps I should advise him to get hew tires?