Quick answer:
The John Deere 6430 tractor tire size is front 10.00-16 and the rear is 16.9R30.
Front tire10.00-16
Rear tire16.9R30
Front/rear setupDifferent front and rear tire sizes
Tire pressure18 PSI, 35 PSI
Rim diameter16 in front, 30 in rear
Ballast3.5 lb, 104 lb
John Deere 6430 Tire Size Details
| Front tire size | 10.00-16 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 16.9R30 |
| Front/rear setup | Different front and rear tire sizes |
| Replacement tire size | Front 600/65R38, Rear 540/65R24 |
| R1 ag tire size | 600/65R38, 540/65R24 |
| Front tire construction | Bias/imperial tire |
| Rear tire construction | Imperial radial |
| Front section width | 10 in |
| Rear section width | 16.9 in |
| Front rim diameter | 16 in |
| Rear rim diameter | 30 in |
| Tire pressure | 18 PSI, 35 PSI |
| Loaded rear tire ballast / fluid capacity | 3.5 lb, 104 lb |
| Tire size alternatives / conversions | 16.9R30, 12.4R24, 420/85R30, 320/85R24 |
Tire Size Comparison Chart
Front rim diameter comparison
Rear rim diameter comparison
John Deere 6430 Extra Tire Notes
| Tire size note | The John Deere 6430 uses different front and rear tire sizes in this data: front 10.00-16 (16 in rim, 10 in width) and rear 16.9R30 (30 in rim, 16.9 in width) |
|---|---|
| Pressure note | For the John Deere 6430 with front 10.00-16 and rear 16.9R30 tires, the pressure values captured in the answer are 18 PSI, 35 PSI. Tire pressure is load-dependent, so use this as a reference value rather than a universal setting |
| Ballast note | For the John Deere 6430 rear 16.9R30 tires, the ballast figure captured in the answer is 3.5 lb, 104 lb. Liquid ballast capacity can change by tire brand, fill percentage, wheel setup and ballast fluid type |
| Front/rear matching note | The John Deere 6430 data shows front 10.00-16 and rear 16.9R30. 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.







