Quick answer:
The Cub Cadet 1600 tractor tire size is front 23×10.50-12 and rear 23×10.50-12. Other tire setup data found for this model includes Front 16×6.50-8, Rear 23×10.50-12; Front 23×10.50-12, Rear 16×6.50-8; Front 11.2-24, Rear 5.00-15, so confirm the wheel option before ordering.
Front tire23×10.50-12
Rear tire23×10.50-12
Front/rear setupSame front and rear tire size
Tire pressure10 PSI, 14 PSI
Rim diameter12 in front/rear
Ballast15 gal
Other setup foundFront 16×6.50-8, Rear 23×10.50-12; Front 23×10.50-12, Rear 16×6.50-8; Front 11.2-24, Rear 5.00-15
Cub Cadet 1600 Tire Size Details
| Front tire size | 23×10.50-12 |
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| Rear tire size | 23×10.50-12 |
| Front/rear setup | Same front and rear tire size |
| Other tire setup found | Front 16×6.50-8, Rear 23×10.50-12 |
| Replacement tire size | Front 23×10.50-12, Rear 16×6.50-8 |
| R1 ag tire size | Front 11.2-24, Rear 5.00-15 |
| Tire construction | Flotation/implement tire |
| Section width | 10.5 in |
| Rim diameter | 12 in |
| Approx overall diameter | about 23 in |
| Tire pressure | 10 PSI, 14 PSI |
| Loaded rear tire ballast / fluid capacity | 15 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 1600 Extra Tire Notes
| Tire size note | The Cub Cadet 1600 uses 23×10.50-12 on both the front and rear in this data, so the same tire-size details apply to both axles: flotation/implement tire, 10.5 in section width, 12 in rim, approx 23 in overall diameter |
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| Multiple setup note | This data has more than one tire setup for the Cub Cadet 1600. The main front/rear listing is Front 23×10.50-12, Rear 23×10.50-12. Other setup data found: Front 16×6.50-8, Rear 23×10.50-12; Front 23×10.50-12, Rear 16×6.50-8; Front 11.2-24, Rear 5.00-15. This usually means different wheel, axle, turf/ag/industrial, or market options rather than one universal tire size |
| Pressure note | For the Cub Cadet 1600 with front 23×10.50-12 and rear 23×10.50-12 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 1600 rear 23×10.50-12 tires, the ballast figure captured in the answer is 15 gal. Liquid ballast capacity can change by tire brand, fill percentage, wheel setup and ballast fluid type |
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.






