New Holland Tractor Tyres for T4, T5, T6, T7 & TD5 Series
Running a New Holland tractor and need replacement tyres that actually match your model? Getting the size wrong on a T5 or a T6 costs you more than a wasted afternoon — it means uneven wear, poor traction in the field, and a return trip you didn't budget for. ForknTire supplies tyres sized to fit New Holland's T4, T5, T6, T7 and TD5 ranges, and we'll talk you through the correct front-and-rear pairing before anything gets ordered.
Based at 6 Schenk Rd, Pinetown. Phone 031 702 6335. Open during normal business hours, with mobile fitting available across the greater Durban region.
Finding the Right Tyres for Your New Holland Model
New Holland’s tractor range spans a lot of ground, from a compact TD5 doing yard work to a T7 pulling wide implements across open fields, and the tyre requirements shift considerably across that range. Front and rear tyres on the same tractor are almost never the same size, and even within one series, different horsepower variants often run different rim diameters. Working from a size printed on your current sidewall, or your tractor’s model designation, saves a lot of back-and-forth.
Tyres for Every New Holland Tractor Series We See on South African Farms
TD5 Series
The TD5 range, New Holland’s entry-level workhorse for yard, livestock and general-purpose farming, typically runs 340/85R24 or 13.6R28 up front, paired with rear options in 420/85R34, 16.9R30 or 16.9R38 depending on the specific model and axle configuration. New Holland markets the TD5 as the only tractor in its class compatible with R38 rear fitments, which matters if you’re after a bit more ground clearance or a wider footprint to reduce compaction on soft ground. If you’re running a TD5.75 through to a TD5.115, tell us the model number and we can narrow the size down from there.
T4 Series
T4 models cover a wide horsepower band, and tyre sizing reflects that. Two-wheel-drive variants commonly run smaller fronts (10.0×16 or 14.9L R20) with 18.4×30 or 420/85R30 rears, while four-wheel-drive T4s step up to 12.4×24 or 320/85R20 fronts matched with 16.9×34 or 380/85R30 rears. The gap between 2WD and 4WD sizing on this series is one of the more common mix-ups we see, so confirm your drivetrain before ordering.
T5 Series
T5 tractors, popular on mixed livestock and dairy operations, generally pair 440/65R24 front tyres with 540/65R34 rears as the standard fitment. New Holland also lists a long run of alternative rear sizes for the T5 range, including 480/70R34, 460/85R34 and 18.4R34, which gives you some flexibility if your current rears are due for replacement and you’d rather move to a different profile.
T6 and T6000 Series
Stepping up to the T6 and T6000 series means larger, higher-load tyres. Standard fitments run around 540/65R28 front and 650/65R38 rear, with a row-crop configuration available at 480/70R30 front and 580/70R42 rear for narrower row spacing. These are heavier tractors doing heavier work, and getting the load rating right on the rear tyre in particular is worth double-checking against your typical implement weight.
T7 Series
At the top of the range, T7 tractors carry the same two standard configurations as the T6000 series — 540/65R28 front with 650/65R38 rear, or the row-crop option of 480/70R30 front with 580/70R42 rear. Given the size and cost of tyres at this end of the range, it’s worth getting a proper quote rather than guessing from an old invoice, since compound and load index can vary between otherwise identical-looking sizes.
None of these lists are exhaustive.
New Holland approves a genuinely long tail of alternative sizes across every series, largely because farms run different row widths, different soil conditions, and different implement combinations. If your tractor’s current tyres don’t match anything above, read the sidewall markings or check your operator’s manual and give us a call with that information.
Radial or Bias-Ply for Your New Holland
Most current New Holland models ship on radial tyres, and radials are generally the better choice for road transport, fuel economy and even wear across a full working day. That said, bias-ply still has a place on older TD5 and T4 units, particularly where the tractor spends most of its time on loader work or handling heavy side loads that benefit from a stiffer sidewall. We won’t push radials on you if your setup and budget point the other way.
Why South African New Holland Owners Choose ForknTire
South African farming conditions aren’t kind to tyres, and that goes double for the coastal humidity of KwaZulu-Natal versus the drier Highveld or Karoo. A tyre compound and tread pattern that performs well cutting sugar cane near Durban won’t necessarily suit a T6 running maize rows in the Free State. We work across these conditions daily, which means the size and pattern recommendation you get is based on what actually holds up locally, not just a spec sheet.
Fitting tractor tyres correctly also matters more than most owners expect. Rim damage during removal, incorrect torque on re-fitment, or a slightly wrong pressure setting can undo the benefit of buying the right tyre in the first place. Our technicians handle the fitment, not just the sale, and our mobile service means a tractor with a damaged tyre doesn’t need to be trailered anywhere — we come to the farm.
We’re upfront that we’re not a New Holland dealership and don’t sell factory parts. What we do is stock and source tyres that correctly fit New Holland tractor models, at prices that don’t require going through a dealer’s parts counter, backed by fitting done properly the first time.
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How It Works
Most jobs follow the same straightforward path. No drama, no surprise charges.
Tell us your model and current tyre size (5 minutes)
A model number (T5.110, TD5.95, and so on) or the size printed on your existing tyre sidewall is normally all we need to start. Takes a couple of minutes over the phone.
We confirm the correct front and rear pairing.
We check the size against your drivetrain (2WD or 4WD) and intended use, since the same model can run different rear sizes depending on configuration. Same-day, usually within the hour.
You get a written quote (same day).
Pricing covers the tyre, fitting, and any callout charge if you need on-farm service. No pressure to decide immediately.
Fitting is scheduled around your farm work.
Mobile fitting can be arranged for KwaZulu-Natal farms, or you can bring the tractor to our Pinetown facility. We work around planting and harvest windows where we can.
We check pressures and alignment before we leave.
Correct inflation matters more on agricultural tyres than most vehicle types, given the load variation between an empty tractor and one pulling a full trailer.
Follow-up guidance.
We'll flag anything else worth watching, uneven wear on another tyre, a slow leak starting elsewhere, so you're not back here again in three months for something we could've caught.
Service Areas
ForknTire's mobile fitting service covers KwaZulu-Natal, with our base in Pinetown giving reasonably quick response across the greater Durban area and surrounding farming districts. For farms further out, or for customers in other provinces, we supply tyres for collection or courier and can talk through fitment options with a local workshop if on-site service isn't practical. If you're unsure whether your farm falls within our mobile service radius, just ask when you call — it's a quick answer.
Pricing for New Holland Tractor Tyres
Tractor tyre pricing depends heavily on size, load rating and whether you’re after radial or bias-ply construction. A TD5 front tyre and a T7 rear tyre sit at very different price points, and even within one size, load index differences move the price. Rather than publish a number that won’t apply to your specific model, we quote against your actual tractor and tyre size once we’ve confirmed it.
What we can tell you upfront: quotes typically come back the same day, they include fitting (not just the tyre), and there’s no obligation attached to asking. If you’re comparing prices, ask what’s included in any quote you receive — fitting, balancing and callout fees aren’t always bundled the same way from supplier to supplier.
Frequently Asked Questions for New Holland Tractor Tyres
No — we're an independent tyre supplier, not a New Holland dealer. What we supply are tyres correctly sized and rated to fit New Holland tractor models, sourced from established tyre manufacturers rather than through New Holland's own parts channel.
Check the sidewall of your current tyres — the size is stamped directly onto the rubber, usually in a format like 420/85R34 or 16.9R38. If the tyres are too worn to read clearly, your model number (found on the dashboard or in the operator's manual) is enough for us to work from.
Almost never on a tractor. Front tyres are smaller and handle steering, while rear tyres are larger and carry most of the drive and load. Confirm you're ordering the correct one for the position you're replacing.
Mobile fitting is available across our KwaZulu-Natal service area. For farms further afield, bringing the tractor to our Pinetown facility, or arranging collection, is usually the more practical option — we can talk through what works for your location.
A straightforward single-tyre swap is typically done within an hour or two once the technician is on-site or the tractor is with us. Jobs involving multiple tyres, or awkward rim conditions, take longer — we'll give you a realistic estimate when we quote.
We can generally source tyres for older TD5, T4 and earlier series tractors, even where the exact original size is no longer common. If a size has been discontinued, we'll suggest the closest current equivalent and explain any difference in load rating or profile.
Radial tyres flex more in the sidewall and less in the tread, which generally means better fuel economy, smoother road transport and more even wear. Bias-ply tyres have stiffer sidewalls, which some owners prefer for loader work or heavy side-loading. Either can be right depending on how the tractor is actually used.
Warranty terms come from the tyre manufacturer and vary by brand and product line — we'll explain what applies to the specific tyre we're quoting before you commit to anything.
Ready to Sort Out Your John Deere Tyres?
A slow leak or a worn tread doesn’t fix itself, and on a working farm, a tractor standing idle costs more than the tyre ever will. ForknTire supplies and fits correctly sized tyres for John Deere tractors across KwaZulu-Natal, with straight answers on pricing, honest lead times when we need to order in, and a mobile fitting service that comes to you.
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- 6 Schenk Rd, Pinetown, 3610