Quick answer:
The John Deere 6500L tractor tire size is front 9.5-15 and the rear is 9.5-15.
Front tire9.5-15
Rear tire9.5-15
Front/rear setupSame front and rear tire size
Rim diameter15 in front/rear
Ballast6,500 L
John Deere 6500L Tire Size Details
| Front tire size | 9.5-15 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 9.5-15 |
| Front/rear setup | Same front and rear tire size |
| Original factory tire size | Front 9.5-15, Rear 18.4-26 |
| Replacement tire size | Front 5.00-12, Rear 9.5-16 |
| R1 ag tire size | 320/70R24, 380/85R24 |
| Tire construction | Bias/imperial tire |
| Section width | 9.5 in |
| Rim diameter | 15 in |
| Loaded rear tire ballast / fluid capacity | 6,500 L |
| Tire size alternatives / conversions | 16.9R34, 420/85R34, 6.50-16, 16×6.50-8, 31×15.50-15.3 |
Tire Size Comparison Chart
Front rim diameter comparison
Rear rim diameter comparison
John Deere 6500L Extra Tire Notes
| Tire size note | The John Deere 6500L uses 9.5-15 on both the front and rear in this data, so the same tire-size details apply to both axles: bias/imperial tire, 9.5 in section width, 15 in rim |
|---|---|
| Ballast note | For the John Deere 6500L rear 9.5-15 tires, the ballast figure captured in the answer is 6,500 L. Liquid ballast capacity can change by tire brand, fill percentage, wheel setup and ballast fluid type |
| Front/rear matching note | The John Deere 6500L data shows the same tire size front and rear (9.5-15). That usually makes the visible front/rear size relationship simpler, but approved tire and wheel combinations should still be checked before mixing brands or changing sizes |
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.







