Quick answer:
The John Deere 8RX 490 tractor tire size is front 480/80R50 and the rear is 600/70R30.
Front tire480/80R50
Rear tire600/70R30
Front/rear setupDifferent front and rear tire sizes
Tire pressure24 PSI, 44 PSI, 12 PSI, 14 PSI
Rim diameter50 in front, 30 in rear
John Deere 8RX 490 Tire Size Details
| Front tire size | 480/80R50 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 600/70R30 |
| Front/rear setup | Different front and rear tire sizes |
| R1 ag tire size | 18.4R42, 14.9R30 |
| Front tire construction | Metric radial |
| Rear tire construction | Metric radial |
| Front section width | 480 mm |
| Rear section width | 600 mm |
| Front aspect ratio | 80% |
| Rear aspect ratio | 70% |
| Front rim diameter | 50 in |
| Rear rim diameter | 30 in |
| Approx front overall diameter | about 80.2 in |
| Approx rear overall diameter | about 63.1 in |
| Tire pressure | 24 PSI, 44 PSI, 12 PSI, 14 PSI |
Tire Size Comparison Chart
Front rim diameter comparison
Rear rim diameter comparison
John Deere 8RX 490 Extra Tire Notes
| Tire size note | The John Deere 8RX 490 uses different front and rear tire sizes in this data: front 480/80R50 (50 in rim, 480 mm width) and rear 600/70R30 (30 in rim, 600 mm width) |
|---|---|
| Pressure note | For the John Deere 8RX 490 with front 480/80R50 and rear 600/70R30 tires, the pressure values captured in the answer are 24 PSI, 44 PSI, 12 PSI, 14 PSI. Tire pressure is load-dependent, so use this as a reference value rather than a universal setting |
| Front/rear matching note | The John Deere 8RX 490 data shows front 480/80R50 and rear 600/70R30. 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.







