Quick answer:
The Cub Cadet 526 tractor tire size is front 18×8.5-8 and rear 26×12-12. Other tire setup data found for this model includes Front 16×6.50-8, Rear 23×10.50-12, so confirm the wheel option before ordering.
Front tire18×8.5-8
Rear tire26×12-12
Front/rear setupDifferent front and rear tire sizes
Rim diameter8 in front, 12 in rear
Other setup foundFront 16×6.50-8, Rear 23×10.50-12
Cub Cadet 526 Tire Size Details
| Front tire size | 18×8.5-8 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 26×12-12 |
| Front/rear setup | Different front and rear tire sizes |
| Other tire setup found | Front 16×6.50-8, Rear 23×10.50-12 |
| Front tire construction | Flotation/implement tire |
| Rear tire construction | Flotation/implement tire |
| Front section width | 8.5 in |
| Rear section width | 12 in |
| Front rim diameter | 8 in |
| Rear rim diameter | 12 in |
| Approx front overall diameter | about 18 in |
| Approx rear overall diameter | about 26 in |
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 526 Extra Tire Notes
| Tire size note | The Cub Cadet 526 uses different front and rear tire sizes in this data: front 18×8.5-8 (8 in rim, 8.5 in width) and rear 26×12-12 (12 in rim, 12 in width) |
|---|---|
| Multiple setup note | This data has more than one tire setup for the Cub Cadet 526. The main front/rear listing is Front 18×8.5-8, Rear 26×12-12. Other setup data found: Front 16×6.50-8, Rear 23×10.50-12. This usually means different wheel, axle, turf/ag/industrial, or market options rather than one universal tire size |
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.






