Massey Ferguson Tractor Tyres for MF 100, 200, 300 & Global Series

Your MF's tyres do more work than almost any other part of the machine. They're carrying the load, gripping the soil, and taking the punishment of a full season in the field, often on the same set for years at a stretch. When they're worn, cracked, or simply the wrong size for the job you're doing, everything from fuel use to soil compaction gets worse.

ForknTire supplies and fits tractor tyres for Massey Ferguson tractors across KwaZulu-Natal, from the older 100 and 200 series workhorses still running on farms today through to the newer Global series machines. We stock a range of front and rear sizes, help you confirm the correct fitment for your specific model, and can send a technician out to your farm to do the swap so your tractor isn't standing idle in a shed.

Based at 6 Schenk Rd, Pinetown. Phone 031 702 6335. Open during normal business hours, with mobile fitting available across the greater Durban region.

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Massey Ferguson Tractor Tyres Sizes by Series

Not every MF tractor takes the same tyre, and the differences aren’t always obvious from the model number alone. A 265 and a 290 can look nearly identical parked side by side, but one’s often 2WD with a smaller front tyre and the other’s 4WD with a matching front and rear pairing. Below is a general reference by series. It’s a starting point, not a substitute for reading the size off your own sidewall or checking your tractor’s manual — tyres do get swapped over a machine’s lifetime, and rim widths vary.

Series	Common models	Typical front	Typical rear
MF 100/200 legacy	135, 165, 175, 185, 188	6.00-16 or 7.50-16	12.4-28 or 13.6-28
MF 200 workhorse	240, 265, 275, 290	6.00-16 to 7.50-18	13.6-28, 16.9-30, or 16.9-34 (4WD)
MF 300 series	375, 390, 398, 399	6.50-16 (2WD) or 11.2-24/12.4-24 (4WD)	16.9-24 to 18.4/15-30
MF Global series	4700, 5700, 6700, 7700, 8700	380/85R24 to 420/85R28 (radial)	420/85R30 to 480/70R38 (radial)

The 200-series MF workhorses are probably the single most common tractor on smaller and mid-sized South African farms, which is why we carry deeper stock in those sizes than in the older 100-series or the bigger Global-range radials. If you’re not sure which of these your tractor falls under, tell us the model number and we’ll confirm the size over the phone.

What We Offer for Massey Ferguson Owners

Standard replacement tyres

Most enquiries are straightforward: a rear tyre's worn past its tread depth, or a front's picked up sidewall damage that's not repairable. We stock common MF sizes in R1 agricultural tread, the standard bar-lug pattern suited to general ploughing, planting, and cultivation across most South African soil types.

Heavier-duty and specialised tread options

If you're running your MF on wetter ground, rice paddies, cane fields near the coast, or anywhere the soil stays soft for long stretches, an R2 or deep-lug tread clears mud better and holds traction where a standard tyre would spin. For MF tractors doing yard work, loader duty, or mixed use on hard surfaces, an R4 industrial tread wears more evenly and resists the kind of chunking that a soft ag tyre suffers on gravel and concrete.

Urgent replacement during planting and harvest

A flat tyre in the middle of harvest isn't an inconvenience, it's lost income. We prioritise urgent MF tyre replacements during peak planting and harvest windows and can usually get a technician to a KwaZulu-Natal farm within the same day, depending on location and current bookings.

Seasonal tyre health checks

Before planting season starts, it's worth having tread depth, pressure, and sidewall condition checked properly rather than guessing. We offer this as a stand-alone visit or bundled with any other fitting work, so problems get caught before they turn into a breakdown mid-season.

Fitment identification and consultation

Older MF tractors especially tend to have had tyres swapped at some point in their working life, sometimes to a size that isn't quite what left the factory. If your rims, tyre size, and manual don't agree with each other, phone us with what you can see on the tyre and rim and we'll work out what actually fits.

Tyres for imported and less common MF models

Not every Massey Ferguson on a South African farm came through an official channel. Grey-import and older imported models sometimes use sizing that's uncommon locally. We can generally source these through our agricultural supplier network, though lead times run longer than for our regular stock lines.

Why Farmers Choose ForknTire for Their Massey Ferguson

Buying tractor tyres from a general tyre shop usually means explaining what a “13.6-28” even is before you can get a straight answer. Agricultural tyres are a specialist category, and treating them as an afterthought behind car and truck tyres shows up in stock depth, in staff knowledge, and in how long you wait for the right size to arrive.

We focus specifically on industrial and agricultural tyres, which means our stock is weighted toward the sizes that actually turn up on South African farm equipment rather than a shelf of common passenger fitments with a couple of tractor sizes bolted on. Our technicians know the difference between a 2WD and 4WD MF 275 without needing you to explain it, and that saves time on the phone when you’re trying to get back into the field.

We work across KwaZulu-Natal’s mixed farming conditions, from the humid coastal cane belt to drier inland cattle and grain country, and we understand that a tyre that performs well in one isn’t necessarily right for the other. Every tyre we supply comes with the manufacturer’s warranty intact, and our fitting work carries its own workmanship guarantee. If something goes wrong with an installation, you’re not left to sort it out alone.

Pricing is given over the phone once we know your model and size, with no obligation to buy before you’ve had a proper quote. We don’t publish a fixed price list because tractor tyre prices move with exchange rates and raw material costs more than most people realise, and a number that was accurate three months ago can be misleading today.

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How It Works

Most jobs follow the same straightforward path. No drama, no surprise charges.

Tell us your model and what's wrong

Give us the MF model number, or read us the size off the current tyre's sidewall if you know it. Either works. This step takes a couple of minutes on the phone.

We confirm the correct size and check stock

We'll cross-reference the model against known fitments and tell you honestly whether we've got the size on the shelf or need to bring it in. If it needs ordering, we'll give you a realistic timeframe rather than an optimistic one.

You get a written quote

Covering the tyre itself, fitting charges, and call-out if you're booking mobile service. No surprises added on the day.

Fitting is scheduled around your farm

Mobile fitting happens at a time that suits your operation, we know planting and harvest windows don't leave much slack. Alternatively, you can bring the wheel or tractor to our Pinetown premises.

Installation, pressure check, and sign-off

Our technician mounts the tyre, sets it to the correct pressure for your application, and checks for any wheel or rim issues while it's off. You're shown the completed work before we leave.

Follow-up and future planning

We keep a record of what was fitted and when, so if you call again in two years about the other rear tyre, we're not starting from zero.

Service Areas

ForknTire's base is in Pinetown, and our mobile fitting service covers farms throughout KwaZulu-Natal, including the Midlands, the South Coast cane belt, and areas further inland. Response times depend on distance and current bookings; farms closer to Durban and Pinetown typically get same-day or next-day service, while more remote areas may need a day or two of lead time to fit efficiently around other jobs in the area.

If you're outside KwaZulu-Natal, phone us before assuming we can't help. We do supply tyres further afield for larger orders, though fitting further from our base usually needs to be arranged in advance rather than on short notice.

Pricing for Massey Ferguson Tractor Tyres

Tractor tyre prices vary a lot, and pretending otherwise with a single “from R X” figure would be more misleading than helpful. What drives the cost:

Size — a 6.00-16 front for an old 135 costs a fraction of a Global-series radial rear.
Ply rating and tread type — R1, R2, and R4 tyres in the same size aren’t priced the same.
Brand — we work with a mix of established agricultural tyre manufacturers, and prices reflect the usual trade-offs between upfront cost and expected working life.
Tube vs tubeless — older MF models often still run on tubed tyres, which adds a line item.
Fitting location — mobile fitting at your farm carries a call-out component; bringing the wheel to us in Pinetown doesn’t.

Phone or email us with your model and we’ll give you a specific quote, usually within the same call if the size is one we stock. We accept EFT and card payment, and can discuss terms for larger fleet or multi-tyre orders.

Frequently Asked Questions for Massey Ferguson Tractor Tyres

It depends on the exact model and whether it's 2WD or 4WD. Our reference table above covers the common series, but the surest way is to read the size stamped on your current tyre's sidewall or check your operator's manual, then confirm with us over the phone.

Yes. These older workhorses are still common on South African farms, and we carry front and rear sizes for them. Availability varies more than for the newer 200-series machines, so it's worth phoning ahead rather than assuming it's on the shelf.

Both. Our mobile service covers KwaZulu-Natal farms directly, or you're welcome to bring the wheel or tractor to our Pinetown premises if that's easier for you.

Common MF sizes we don't have on hand can usually be sourced within a few working days through our agricultural supplier network. Less common or imported sizes can take longer — we'll always give you a realistic estimate rather than a guess.

R1 is the standard bar-lug tread suited to most general farming and soil conditions. R2 has deeper, more aggressive lugs designed for wet or muddy ground, common in cane and rice-type conditions along the coast. We'll help you pick based on your fields, not just what's cheapest.

We're not an authorised Massey Ferguson dealer, and we don't sell branded MF-badged tyres. What we supply are tyres correctly sized and rated to fit Massey Ferguson tractors, sourced from established agricultural tyre manufacturers.

Manufacturer warranties cover the tyre itself against defects, and our fitting work carries its own workmanship guarantee. If something's gone wrong that isn't down to normal wear or damage, get in touch and we'll sort it out.

Our fitting focus is KwaZulu-Natal, but we do supply tyres further afield, particularly for larger or fleet orders. Phone us to discuss what's practical for your location.

Ready to Sort Out Your Massey Ferguson's Tyres?

A worn tyre on a tractor rarely gets better on its own, and running on the wrong size costs you in traction, fuel, and soil compaction long before it costs you a breakdown. Whether it’s one rear tyre on an old 165 or a full set for a newer Global-series machine, give us the model and we’ll tell you exactly what you need and what it’ll cost.