I Put Backhoe Tires on my Tractor and Drove it to the Tire Store, Dumb Move?

A personal story about replacing worn, fluid-filled rear tires on a Massey Ferguson 362, told by someone who had no trailer and drove the tractor 2.1 miles to the tire shop on cracked originals. The real substance is the tire-type decision: four-ply AG vs. eight-ply name-brand vs. R4 backhoe 12-ply, with actual prices quoted. Best for owners weighing tire options on older tractors or curious about roading a tractor safely, and what not to forget (the SMV triangle).

Tractor Mike is a longtime tractor-industry insider with decades of hands-on experience in the equipment business. He built his channel to help first-time and rural buyers make confident decisions, and his guidance comes from that deep, long-term background rather than a sales pitch.