Quick answer:
The John Deere 6M 230 tractor tire size is front 420/85R30 and the rear is 520/85R42.
Front tire420/85R30
Rear tire520/85R42
Front/rear setupDifferent front and rear tire sizes
Rim diameter30 in front, 42 in rear
John Deere 6M 230 Tire Size Details
| Front tire size | 420/85R30 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 520/85R42 |
| Front/rear setup | Different front and rear tire sizes |
| Front tire construction | Metric radial |
| Rear tire construction | Metric radial |
| Front section width | 420 mm |
| Rear section width | 520 mm |
| Front aspect ratio | 85% |
| Rear aspect ratio | 85% |
| Front rim diameter | 30 in |
| Rear rim diameter | 42 in |
| Approx front overall diameter | about 58.1 in |
| Approx rear overall diameter | about 76.8 in |
Tire Size Comparison Chart
Front rim diameter comparison
Rear rim diameter comparison
John Deere 6M 230 Extra Tire Notes
| Tire size note | The John Deere 6M 230 uses different front and rear tire sizes in this data: front 420/85R30 (30 in rim, 420 mm width) and rear 520/85R42 (42 in rim, 520 mm width) |
|---|---|
| Front/rear matching note | The John Deere 6M 230 data shows front 420/85R30 and rear 520/85R42. 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.






