650/55R26.5 Flotation Tires

Buying 650/55R26.5 flotation tires

650/55R26.5 is a large radial flotation tire for heavy towed equipment: big manure spreaders, slurry tankers, grain and silage trailers. It is 650 mm (about 25.6 inches) wide, with a sidewall 55% of the width, on a 26.5-inch rim, for a nominal overall diameter of about 55 inches. The size carries very heavy loads at pressures low enough to protect soil structure.

650/55R26.5 or 710/50R26.5?

Both fit 26.5-inch flotation wheels and come out at almost the same overall diameter. The 710/50R26.5 is wider, for even lower ground pressure, but needs a wider rim and more clearance. Tell us your current rim width before switching.

What to check

• Load index and speed symbol: match or exceed your current tires, especially for road transport at speed.
• VF versions: very high flexion tires carry the same load at much lower pressure. Worth it where compaction is a concern.
• Rim: 26.5-inch flotation wheels are specific to this class of tire. Check the bolt pattern if you need complete wheels. See wheels and rims.
• Width and road rules: check the overall machine width against local transport limits.
• Used tires: good used flotation tires save a lot. Ask for the tread depth, the date code and photos of the sidewalls and bead area.

See all flotation tires. Send the quantity and delivery location for a quote. Tires this size ship on freight.

What do 650/55R26.5 tires cost on our site?

We list 1 model in 650/55R26.5. One has a listed price: $1,222 per tire (Maxam FlotXtra MS961R). Prices are per tire in US dollars and change with stock and season.

How tall is the 650/55R26.5 tire?

The nominal overall diameter is about 54.6 in (1,388 mm), which gives a rolling circumference near 172 in (4,361 mm). That figure is worked out from the size formula (rim plus two sidewalls). Real tires vary by make and load, so treat it as a guide and use the tire diameter calculator or the lead-lag calculator before you change size on a front-wheel-assist tractor.

Is 650/55R26.5 a radial or a bias tire?

It is a radial. The R in the size marks radial construction, and radials need careful pressure setting. See the radial vs bias guide.