WRIGHT | Ultimate Guide to TWEELS VS. AIR TIRES
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- Опубликовано: 24 июл 2024
- Here is your Ultimate Guide to Tweels & Air Tires. Tune in as we compare the strengths and weaknesses of both and put them head-to-head in a series of tests. We will also explain the construction, performance and return on investment Tweels can have on your business.
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Video Topics:
00:00 Intro
00:38 Tweel Construction
01:36 Tweel Performance
03:20 Tug-of-Tweel
04:25 Ground Pressure Comparison
06:50 Tweels vs Air Tires Cost Breakdown 
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Thanks Ed! And I'm sure not many other manufacturers would actually ask their consumers to revise their research. Never cease to amaze.
This video didnt paint the best picture for tweels. However, You Ed and wright mfg are an honest salesman! I can respect that.
Our goal is to provide you with accurate info. The value of Tweels is mostly in the long-term cost savings. We have seen them perform better on certain mowers
I put Tweels on my 36' Scag V Ride 2 and I will never not have Tweels again. I love them. They are great on slopes; I mow inner city and no longer worry about running over a broken crack pipe. Honestly, its one of the best purchases I've made.
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I've noticed a good bit of difference mowing slopes side ways, the tweels have no side wall flex or downward slope movement compared to air tyres which makes me feel more stable and safe on slopes
So you like the regular tires better than the airless tires ?? if so I’m not going with the airless tires I been wanting to hear someone’s honest opinion about them
@@quintarioushopson2985 no other way, tweels all day, have a 2nd zk now without tweels and I hate it
Great video One of the best (if not THE BEST) video comparing Tweel vs. Air. I can see some advantages of the Tweel but you have to weigh the cost vs. use. Thank you
Thanks for watching!
Ive used both..i do love the tweels for low maintenance and overall down time..air tires have more affordability and adjustments in pressure
Love to have them tweels on that unit. Been waiting on a zxt 72 with dual tweels. Tweels on (backorder) make it happen ED 🤣
Ed, Ya'll still put on the best videos and very easy to follow because of how you are explaining things.
Thanks for the positive feedback!
Great Vid. I have always wanted to try these, especially for piece of mind on jobsites.
Good video, I really appreciate the business advice, the mindset about business is very important. I just bought tweels because I mow by roads and keep getting flat tires, I have lost a few hours due to flats and I'm putting a stop to that. I could just push through it but like you said that lost time really equates to lost money even in taking time to patch a tire on or off the job. Thanks for taking the time to talk to us about it!
thanks for making and putting out this vid..🙂
Glad you enjoyed it!
I like both l have both smaller mower decks like my JD 920m 48 doesn't have tweels in a 24 950 12 size
Great videos, thank you. These accessories make life easier. Have you considered some option to avoid folding the rollbar? There is an automatic system for quad bikes that would be a good solution
I’m considering buying some tweels. I run my mowers under pressure at 6punds on the back,my question is are tweel compatible to an under inflated tire for the squishy ride?thanks in advance.
Ed will tweets fit on my zk52. If so any negative comments on doing this?
how much are tweets vs can of fix a flat or the green goop in the pump bottle?
Have a major concern when it comes to these.
First I have a stander X 52” deck
The tire size is a 20”x10” x 8” rim
The tweel doesn’t come in a 20”
Was told to use an 18” tweel . Several problems with that . The tweel only 8.5 “ so it more weight to the ground , but the biggest problem is the deck height I just lost 2 “ from deck height . I’ve already lost an inch in deck height some how. So that puts my deck height at max 2 -1/2”and that sucks. Will the 22”x11” tweel work
I have a Mi 360 scooter, all 4 air tires went bust (2 original and 2 spare) with light usage really. Eventually I changed to holo wheels / tweels. Now they last forever. Tweel economy works.
Stupid question, but are tweels heavier or lighter than regular tires ? I want to put tweels on a 36” stand on, but will it make it heavier or lighter ?
I run very low pressure, 8 to 10 psi, on fixed deck Standers, which is great for traction, ground pressure, and ride, but can result in the tire being unseated from the rim occasionally, which is worse than a simple flat. I carry mounted spares and a lever jack, which minimizes down time at a fraction of the cost of tweels. Also, heavy duty tire sealant to prevent flats from roofing nails, etc. Maybe Wright could offer a spare tire option package on new mowers.
Can I get a job? Lol.. I’ve put many Standards to the test for over 20 years, just about any situation I’ve been their cut that.. that would be a fun job!!!! I would love to put input from a cutters view...!!!
Interesting all around: BUT your costings, .... How do you get so many punctures ? I am expecting 2000hrs from my tyres - they run on the grass after all and even on bare soil, the wear is minimal. More likely to perish from old age. However, from a RISK POV, then I would probably go with the tweels - or could they simply BREAK UP - what about plastic fatigue ? thnx for posting
My sentiments exactly - from experience with pneumatic tires. Using Green Slime really helps too. Great video tho - learned lots.
Great info!
I've had air tires for 1500 hours on 1 mower and 800 hrs on another and have never had 15 flats or air leaks in 200 hrs. I've had to replace air tires because of tread wear but not because of flats, I reckon tweels would be great for guys who don't run their machines.
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@@envisionelectronics lol correct. I watched the video formed my opinion with what I've experienced over the years. Never really had problems with the drive tires and flats, but I've had front caster tires come off the rim from hitting a metal pole.
It says one per 200 hours. 15 over lifetime of tire. 3000 hours seems extreme.
Edit: I see he has a new set of air tires every 500 hours. That’s nuts 😂
@@seabass22 Exactly!! I'm a novice to the business. However, my business partner (father) has been in the industry for 2 decades. He owned an Exmark and never replaced the tires. However, he did replace the engine at around 2k hrs. We currently have 500+ hrs on a machine with hardly any wear on the tires. I just can't see replacing traditional tires every 500 hrs.
I had one breaking down after the first year and Michelin wouldn't stand behind there product, they say they give a three years warranty, they is bs.
Was the tweel pulling uphill on the tug of war?
Great info thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
One thing you didn't mention as an advantage of pneumatic tires is the ability to fill them with fluid and add weight for traction.
I live in mesquite thorn country- i pick up thorns constantly which means flats.both dealers did not recommend slime in the tires but rather tweels. What is your opinion?
We love the benefits of Tweels
Slime won't hurt anything. Been using it for 18 years now...
I live in Texas and the Mesquites are native to my property and see lots of new shoots late in every summer. I put slime in the tires when they were new and go several years without a leak. Also, Ask a Ford and Chevy dealer which brand is best and I would bet there would be 2 different answers. Everybody needs to decide what is best for themselves.
I can imagine how much mud,ant piles and other stuff that is going to get stuck in the tweel spokes
Any caked loose material just gets pushed out by the rotating action. So basically, don't shove gravel or wet cement into them.
11:34 I always wondered what happened to the teacher from Charlie Brown.
Have you guys totally ditched the Sport RH model?
Or does it have a new name now?
Tnx
We offered the Sport I and Sport X which come with a retractable seat. Those have recently discontinued as well but some dealers still have them in stock
I run 9-10 psi in my tires, which means more traction...
I’ve got 10 hrs on my ZK would I be able to still get the warranty on new tweels Purchased through Wright?
Yes, accessories are warranted under the mower they were first installed on. For us to cover them, they have to be bought through our channels.
OTR 350 mags or AT 101 would dominate the tweel in traction.
I want the 72inch zero turn with tweels whats the price with cash$ 40hp
You can find your local dealer here www.wrightmfg.com/find-dealer/. They can give you an accurate price for the mower and add-ons
I love my tweels $1300.00, for the pair on my Ferris.
I spend $150 on new tires every year for my scarf v ride 2 36 inch. I get flats about every 3 weeks but plug them myself and keep a push mower as backup. The tween prices need to come down. Too expensive in my opinion. You can go home and plug your tires and loose 2 hours tops!
No lost revenue if you carry a spare tire already aired up mounted on a wheel.
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Thanks for the video. I see no real benefit in the tweels
As we concluded, the value is in the long-term cost savings and peace of mind
Tweels ride very stiff. They also suck in soft conditions
I have a John deer with 3000 hrs original tires I don’t know who’s going through 4 sets of tires. I want tweels just because I want them lol
I recently retired a 22 year old Exmark with well over 4000 hours on it. Rear tires were changed once at a cost of less than 132.00 delivered for the pair. The wheels themselves are good for the life of the mower. To say that someone is going to beat you up buying a used mower with worn out air tires with your cost of 250.00 vs wore out tweel tires which cost 1500 to replace and saying they will actually add value is nonsense. 500 hours for the life of an air tire is laughable. Perhaps 3000 hours is too?
Traction and grip far superior on the wheel that's obvious
I’ve had a John Deere mower for 26 years and never a flat tire.
You Sir seem overqualified for the mower biz
Tires average about 4 down days per machine per tire, if you do the math on it 4 tires x4 days at a conservative estimate of $400 lost revenue per day that's $1600 in lost revenue.
So you just lost $100 but gained the privilege of being the person to haul the tire in to be serviced.
Tweets are a no brainer here guys.
Or you have a couple extra sets on hand for half the price of one set of tweels. Tweels are for the glamour guys or homeowners who don’t know how to run a business.
Prices are massively exaggerated, what kind of contractor wouldn't have a spare on hand, and who would let that shut down your whole operation for a simple flat. Get your prices more inline and you will sell more instead of trying to justify your way too high priced product.
What does it matter? 4 mower brands in 3 states have no mowers to sell and no clue when they will get any. Saying things like put a down payment and maybe in the fall the factory will send one.
not fair. the air tires are way over inflated at 13 psi. I run 6 to 8 psi on my 72" mowers. Tweels are NOT ADJUSTABLE so if i cut 200 pounds off my mower by ditching the ridiculously heavy suspension seat and taking out other unnecessary weight then the Tweel would not be able to compensate. Suspension should be at the first point of conflict with the anomoly wich is the tire/bump convergence. The second instance of suspension is Biomechanics in that the feet should be pressed firmly on DUAL deck lift arms for bilateral support and compression of the operator's back into the seat back WHILE the operator body is in a position similar to a zero gravity chair. then you will not likely experience back pain and have full and immediate control in every direction including up/down as The Fight or flight reflex sends signals to the legs first. Also if you track individual equipment on a fleet you would find less need for stick men as you can float the deck and eliminate a lot of string trimming.
I see no benefit especially when you need to air down the tires on a soft yard to help prevent ruts
tweels ride rough when I tested them they are not worth the money very overhyped
Isn’t it time for an AWD zero turn...........all our automobiles have moved that direction.....
Come on Wright.......step up. Tweels aren’t the answer. AWD. AWD.
way to talk for 12 minutes about numbers and science rich computer boy too bad you forgot to actually use them lol
He literally did use them showing multiple side by side comparisons
He compared them.... if you wanna wat h a video of someone just driving on them there's plenty of that uselesness😊
"Computer boy" he designed the wright mower.....
Why do you keep saying that there wasn't nothing significantly different when in fact ALL THE TESTS were significantly different?