Quick answer:
The John Deere 6R 140 tractor tire size is front 16.9-30 and the rear is 14.9-24.
Front tire16.9-30
Rear tire14.9-24
Front/rear setupDifferent front and rear tire sizes
Tire pressure35 PSI, 18 PSI
Rim diameter30 in front, 24 in rear
Ballast50 gal
John Deere 6R 140 Tire Size Details
| Front tire size | 16.9-30 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 14.9-24 |
| Front/rear setup | Different front and rear tire sizes |
| Replacement tire size | Front 420/85R28, Rear 520/85R38 |
| R1 ag tire size | 420/70R24, 540/65R34 |
| Front tire construction | Bias/imperial tire |
| Rear tire construction | Bias/imperial tire |
| Front section width | 16.9 in |
| Rear section width | 14.9 in |
| Front rim diameter | 30 in |
| Rear rim diameter | 24 in |
| Tire pressure | 35 PSI, 18 PSI |
| Loaded rear tire ballast / fluid capacity | 50 gal |
Tire Size Comparison Chart
Front rim diameter comparison
Rear rim diameter comparison
John Deere 6R 140 Extra Tire Notes
| Tire size note | The John Deere 6R 140 uses different front and rear tire sizes in this data: front 16.9-30 (30 in rim, 16.9 in width) and rear 14.9-24 (24 in rim, 14.9 in width) |
|---|---|
| Pressure note | For the John Deere 6R 140 with front 16.9-30 and rear 14.9-24 tires, the pressure values captured in the answer are 35 PSI, 18 PSI. Tire pressure is load-dependent, so use this as a reference value rather than a universal setting |
| Ballast note | For the John Deere 6R 140 rear 14.9-24 tires, the ballast figure captured in the answer is 50 gal. Liquid ballast capacity can change by tire brand, fill percentage, wheel setup and ballast fluid type |
| Front/rear matching note | The John Deere 6R 140 data shows front 16.9-30 and rear 14.9-24. 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.







