Quick answer:
The Cub Cadet 2206 tractor tire size is front 16×6.5-8 and rear 20×9-8. Other tire setup data found for this model includes Front 15×6-6, Rear 20×9-8; Front 23×9.5-12, Rear 16×6.5-8; Front 20×9-8, Rear 15×6-6, so confirm the wheel option before ordering.
Front tire16×6.5-8
Rear tire20×9-8
Front/rear setupDifferent front and rear tire sizes
Tire pressure10 PSI, 14 PSI
Rim diameter8 in front/rear
Ballast17 gal
Other setup foundFront 15×6-6, Rear 20×9-8; Front 23×9.5-12, Rear 16×6.5-8; Front 20×9-8, Rear 15×6-6
Cub Cadet 2206 Tire Size Details
| Front tire size | 16×6.5-8 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 20×9-8 |
| Front/rear setup | Different front and rear tire sizes |
| Other tire setup found | Front 15×6-6, Rear 20×9-8 |
| Replacement tire size | Front 23×9.5-12, Rear 16×6.5-8 |
| R1 ag tire size | Front 20×9-8, Rear 15×6-6 |
| Front tire construction | Flotation/implement tire |
| Rear tire construction | Flotation/implement tire |
| Front section width | 6.5 in |
| Rear section width | 9 in |
| Front rim diameter | 8 in |
| Rear rim diameter | 8 in |
| Approx front overall diameter | about 16 in |
| Approx rear overall diameter | about 20 in |
| Tire pressure | 10 PSI, 14 PSI |
| Loaded rear tire ballast / fluid capacity | 17 gal |
Tire Size Comparison Chart
Front rim diameter comparison
Rear rim diameter comparison
Benchmarks use typical low, average and high rim diameters for the lawn/garden tractor category, not scraped low/high outliers.
Cub Cadet 2206 Extra Tire Notes
| Tire size note | The Cub Cadet 2206 uses different front and rear tire sizes in this data: front 16×6.5-8 (8 in rim, 6.5 in width) and rear 20×9-8 (8 in rim, 9 in width) |
|---|---|
| Multiple setup note | This data has more than one tire setup for the Cub Cadet 2206. The main front/rear listing is Front 16×6.5-8, Rear 20×9-8. Other setup data found: Front 15×6-6, Rear 20×9-8; Front 23×9.5-12, Rear 16×6.5-8; Front 20×9-8, Rear 15×6-6. This usually means different wheel, axle, turf/ag/industrial, or market options rather than one universal tire size |
| Pressure note | For the Cub Cadet 2206 with front 16×6.5-8 and rear 20×9-8 tires, the pressure values captured in the answer are 10 PSI, 14 PSI. Tire pressure is load-dependent, so use this as a reference value rather than a universal setting |
| Ballast note | For the Cub Cadet 2206 rear 20×9-8 tires, the ballast figure captured in the answer is 17 gal. Liquid ballast capacity can change by tire brand, fill percentage, wheel setup and ballast fluid type |
| Front/rear matching note | The Cub Cadet 2206 data shows front 16×6.5-8 and rear 20×9-8. When changing either size, front/rear rolling circumference and lead/lag need to stay within the correct range |
Official information note
Mistakes do happen. Tire sizes can change by year, axle, wheel/rim option, tyre brand, tread type and local market. Please check the tire sidewall, operator manual and official www.cubcadet.com website for official information.




