Plenty of farm equipment still runs on tubes, whether it's an older tractor built for bias-ply tires or a rim that was never designed for a tubeless setup. Tires4That stocks farm tubes and flaps sized for tractors, combines and other ag equipment, so a punctured tire doesn't have to mean a full replacement.
What To Look For In Farm Tubes
Size the tube to match your tire, and if you're running a larger tire under a heavy load, add a flap between the tube and the wheel, which protects the tube from getting pinched during mounting and under stress. Older ag equipment with bias-ply tires often requires a tube by design, while some older rims simply were never built to seal a modern tubeless tire, making a tube the practical fix either way. A minor puncture doesn't have to mean a new tire either. In many cases, a tube lets you keep running the same tire instead of replacing it outright.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need a tube if my tractor tire is tubeless rated?
A: Not always. Older rims that aren't tubeless rated need a tube regardless of what the tire itself is rated for, so check your rim before deciding.
Q: What is a flap and when do I need one?
A: A flap is a rubber layer placed between the tube and the wheel to protect the tube from getting pinched during mounting, which matters most on larger tires or heavily loaded equipment.
Q: Can a tube fix a punctured farm tire without replacing it?
A: Yes, in many cases a tube lets you keep running a tire that has a minor puncture instead of replacing the whole tire.
Q: What size tube do I need for my tractor tire?
A: Match the tube size to your tire's size, not the rim diameter alone, since the tube needs to fill the tire's air volume correctly once inflated.
Q: Should I use a radial or bias tube?
A: Match the tube construction to your tire when possible. A radial tube can work in a bias-ply tire, but a bias tube should never be used in a radial tire.