The John Deere 70R tractor tire size is front 6.00-16 and the rear is 12-38.
Front tire6.00-16
Rear tire12-38
Front/rear setupDifferent front and rear tire sizes
Tire pressure35 PSI, 18 PSI
Rim diameter16 in front, 38 in rear
Ballast1,270 kg, 2,794 lb
John Deere 70R Tire Size Details
Front tire size
6.00-16
Rear tire size
12-38
Front/rear setup
Different front and rear tire sizes
R1 ag tire size
15-30, 14-30
Front tire construction
Bias/imperial tire
Rear tire construction
Bias/imperial tire
Front section width
6 in
Rear section width
12 in
Front rim diameter
16 in
Rear rim diameter
38 in
Tire pressure
35 PSI, 18 PSI
Loaded rear tire ballast / fluid capacity
1,270 kg, 2,794 lb
Tire Size Comparison Chart
Front rim diameter comparison
This model
16 in
Average
17.1 in
Low
4 in
High
50 in
Rear rim diameter comparison
This model
38 in
Average
25.5 in
Low
0 in
High
50 in
John Deere 70R Extra Tire Notes
Tire size note
The John Deere 70R uses different front and rear tire sizes in this data: front 6.00-16 (16 in rim, 6 in width) and rear 12-38 (38 in rim, 12 in width)
Pressure note
For the John Deere 70R with front 6.00-16 and rear 12-38 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 70R rear 12-38 tires, the ballast figure captured in the answer is 1,270 kg, 2,794 lb. Liquid ballast capacity can change by tire brand, fill percentage, wheel setup and ballast fluid type
Front/rear matching note
The John Deere 70R data shows front 6.00-16 and rear 12-38. 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.
