Quick answer:
The John Deere 8960 tractor tire size is front 20.8R38 and the rear is 18.4R38.
Front tire20.8R38
Rear tire18.4R38
Front/rear setupDifferent front and rear tire sizes
Tire pressure12 PSI, 14 PSI
Rim diameter38 in front/rear
Ballast50 gal
John Deere 8960 Tire Size Details
| Front tire size | 20.8R38 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 18.4R38 |
| Front/rear setup | Different front and rear tire sizes |
| Front tire construction | Imperial radial |
| Rear tire construction | Imperial radial |
| Front section width | 20.8 in |
| Rear section width | 18.4 in |
| Front rim diameter | 38 in |
| Rear rim diameter | 38 in |
| Tire pressure | 12 PSI, 14 PSI |
| Loaded rear tire ballast / fluid capacity | 50 gal |
Tire Size Comparison Chart
Front rim diameter comparison
Rear rim diameter comparison
John Deere 8960 Extra Tire Notes
| Tire size note | The John Deere 8960 uses different front and rear tire sizes in this data: front 20.8R38 (38 in rim, 20.8 in width) and rear 18.4R38 (38 in rim, 18.4 in width) |
|---|---|
| Pressure note | For the John Deere 8960 with front 20.8R38 and rear 18.4R38 tires, the pressure values captured in the answer are 12 PSI, 14 PSI. Tire pressure is load-dependent, so use this as a reference value rather than a universal setting |
| Ballast note | For the John Deere 8960 rear 18.4R38 tires, the ballast figure captured in the answer is 50 gal. Liquid ballast capacity can change by tire brand, fill percentage, wheel setup and ballast fluid type |
| Front/rear matching note | The John Deere 8960 data shows front 20.8R38 and rear 18.4R38. 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.







