The John Deere 56 tractor tire size is front 5.50-16 and the rear is 4.80×4.00-8.
Front tire5.50-16
Rear tire4.80×4.00-8
Front/rear setupDifferent front and rear tire sizes
Tire pressure35 PSI, 18 PSI
Rim diameter16 in front, 8 in rear
John Deere 56 Tire Size Details
Front tire size
5.50-16
Rear tire size
4.80×4.00-8
Front/rear setup
Different front and rear tire sizes
Original factory tire size
Front 11×4.00-5, Rear 4.80×4.00-8
Replacement tire size
Front 11×4.00-5, Rear 4.80×4.00-8
R1 ag tire size
11×4.00-5, 4.80×4.00-8
Front tire construction
Bias/imperial tire
Rear tire construction
Flotation/implement tire
Front section width
5.5 in
Rear section width
4 in
Front rim diameter
16 in
Rear rim diameter
8 in
Approx rear overall diameter
about 4.8 in
Tire pressure
35 PSI, 18 PSI
Tire size alternatives / conversions
11×4.00-5, 4.80×4.00-8
Tire Size Comparison Chart
Front rim diameter comparison
This model
16 in
Average
17.1 in
Low
4 in
High
50 in
Rear rim diameter comparison
This model
8 in
Average
25.5 in
Low
0 in
High
50 in
John Deere 56 Extra Tire Notes
Tire size note
The John Deere 56 uses different front and rear tire sizes in this data: front 5.50-16 (16 in rim, 5.5 in width) and rear 4.80×4.00-8 (8 in rim, 4 in width)
Pressure note
For the John Deere 56 with front 5.50-16 and rear 4.80×4.00-8 tires, the pressure values captured in the answer are 35 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 56 data shows front 5.50-16 and rear 4.80×4.00-8. 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 deere.com website for official information.
