Quick answer:
The John Deere 6M 240 tractor tire size is front 16×6.50-8 and the rear is 480/80R46.
Front tire16×6.50-8
Rear tire480/80R46
Front/rear setupDifferent front and rear tire sizes
Tire pressure30 PSI, 18 PSI
Rim diameter8 in front, 46 in rear
John Deere 6M 240 Tire Size Details
| Front tire size | 16×6.50-8 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 480/80R46 |
| Front/rear setup | Different front and rear tire sizes |
| Original factory tire size | Front 420/85R30, Rear 480/80R46 |
| Replacement tire size | Front 420/85R30, Rear 480/80R46 |
| R1 ag tire size | 420/85R30, 480/80R46 |
| Front tire construction | Flotation/implement tire |
| Rear tire construction | Metric radial |
| Front section width | 6.5 in |
| Rear section width | 480 mm |
| Rear aspect ratio | 80% |
| Front rim diameter | 8 in |
| Rear rim diameter | 46 in |
| Approx front overall diameter | about 16 in |
| Approx rear overall diameter | about 76.2 in |
| Tire pressure | 30 PSI, 18 PSI |
Tire Size Comparison Chart
Front rim diameter comparison
Rear rim diameter comparison
John Deere 6M 240 Extra Tire Notes
| Tire size note | The John Deere 6M 240 uses different front and rear tire sizes in this data: front 16×6.50-8 (8 in rim, 6.5 in width) and rear 480/80R46 (46 in rim, 480 mm width) |
|---|---|
| Pressure note | For the John Deere 6M 240 with front 16×6.50-8 and rear 480/80R46 tires, the pressure values captured in the answer are 30 PSI, 18 PSI. Tire pressure is load-dependent, so use this as a reference value rather than a universal setting |
| Front/rear matching note | The John Deere 6M 240 data shows front 16×6.50-8 and rear 480/80R46. 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 deere.com website for official information.







