Cub Cadet Tires

Cub Cadet splits into two audiences that don't overlap. International Harvester built the line from 1961 to 1981 — the cast-iron, hydrostatic Originals, Quietlines, and 1x00/1x50 garden tractors (the 1450 included) collectors still chase today — then sold the name to MTD in 1981. Shopping for an XT1, an RZT 50, or a modern Ultima zero-turn puts you in MTD-era territory; rebuilding a 122 or a 1450 with the red paint and cast-iron rear end is IH-era, and the tires, rim sizes, and parts conversation are all different.

The 1450 sits in the same small-rim cluster as the John Deere 318 and the Wheel Horse C-series — 16x6.50-8 fronts and 23x8.50-12 rears stock, with the wider 23x10.50-12 rear on some dealer-option machines. Carlisle was the factory tire on most IH-era Cubs (Turf Saver in 16x6.50-8 is still the closest look for a show machine); for working machines we stock Kenda and Deestone equivalents. On the modern side, the XT1 LT42 takes a 15x6-6 front and 20x8-8 rear, and the RZT 50's 13x5-6 Carlisle front casters are a known wear point — most owners end up replacing the whole assembly the second or third time around. If your model isn't listed below, call us with the year and serial range and we'll confirm before you order.