The John Deere 6R 165 tractor tire size is front 420/85R28 and the rear is 480/80R42.
Front tire420/85R28
Rear tire480/80R42
Front/rear setupDifferent front and rear tire sizes
Rim diameter28 in front, 42 in rear
John Deere 6R 165 Tire Size Details
Front tire size
420/85R28
Rear tire size
480/80R42
Front/rear setup
Different front and rear tire sizes
Original factory tire size
Front 480/70R24, Rear 600/70R38
Replacement tire size
Front 420/85R28, Rear 520/85R38
R1 ag tire size
12.4-24, 8-16
Front tire construction
Metric radial
Rear tire construction
Metric radial
Front section width
420 mm
Rear section width
480 mm
Front aspect ratio
85%
Rear aspect ratio
80%
Front rim diameter
28 in
Rear rim diameter
42 in
Approx front overall diameter
about 56.1 in
Approx rear overall diameter
about 72.2 in
Tire size alternatives / conversions
480/70R28, 600/65R28
Tire Size Comparison Chart
Front rim diameter comparison
This model
28 in
Average
17.1 in
Low
4 in
High
50 in
Rear rim diameter comparison
This model
42 in
Average
25.5 in
Low
0 in
High
50 in
John Deere 6R 165 Extra Tire Notes
Tire size note
The John Deere 6R 165 uses different front and rear tire sizes in this data: front 420/85R28 (28 in rim, 420 mm width) and rear 480/80R42 (42 in rim, 480 mm width)
Front/rear matching note
The John Deere 6R 165 data shows front 420/85R28 and rear 480/80R42. 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.
