Solex 27 #1 Posted October 30, 2014 In order to obtain a little more deck height on my 308-8, I installed new 8 inch wheels on my 37 inch deck from Tractor Supply. This type of deck has the handle on the side to raise and lower it, increasing the wheel size results in a higher cut. Unfortunately these wheels $20.00 a pair wheels just fell apart, I had the ball bearing rolling around on the garage floor. Can anyone recommend an 8 inch wheel that they are happy with? This topic has been written about before and MFG Supply has been mentioned, but i did not see any comments on how they performed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveoman1966 3,586 #2 Posted October 31, 2014 (edited) How about the back wheels from a shopping cart at a super-market. Are they 8"....or close. These seem to be indestructible and MAY suit the need. Just a thought...... Edited October 31, 2014 by daveoman1966 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trouty56 565 #3 Posted October 31, 2014 I used a set of phenolic (spelling) wheels last time...they have 6X1 1/2 and 8X1 1/2. With roller bearings. Fastenal has em.....someone posted a good site here before of where to get them. Tough as nails.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tarcoleo 119 #4 Posted October 31, 2014 Phenolic wheels available here in most any size you need."Tough as nails". Greaseable axles available. The axles may require drilling out the mount to 1/2". http://shop.servicecaster.com/6-x-2-Phenolic-Wheel-p/scc-phr620.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #5 Posted October 31, 2014 How about the back wheels from a shopping cart at a super-market. Are they 8"....or close. These seem to be indestructible and MAY suit the need. Just a thought...... Maybe, but the front wheels are ALWAYS junk!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Solex 27 #6 Posted November 1, 2014 Thank You, the price looks reasonable as well on the hard plastic wheels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geno 1,928 #7 Posted November 1, 2014 How about the back wheels from a shopping cart at a super-market. Are they 8"....or close. These seem to be indestructible and MAY suit the need. Just a thought...... Off to Wal-Mart we go. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
