I just purchased some 19.5" wheels for my skid, but came across some 22.5's that I am going to mount some 11R22.5 Michelin XDN2 tires to, the tires will need a 2" spacer to clear the front of the boom arm. The biggest benefit will be traveling to multiple job sites with the unit, we are allowed to legally travel a 2 mile radius with it on the road so the increased speed will be beneficial. The tires are approximately 42" in diameter and will raise the front Quick attach about 4", however because this unit is only using a snow wolf plow/fast tach I don't think this will be an issue.
My main question is, are there any downsides to running tires this large on a skid in the snow? More specifically on an LS180 which is about a 7100 pound machine, but I may be entertaining the idea of wheel weights as well if this machine is slightly too light.
My main question is, are there any downsides to running tires this large on a skid in the snow? More specifically on an LS180 which is about a 7100 pound machine, but I may be entertaining the idea of wheel weights as well if this machine is slightly too light.