Goodyear 26X12.00-12 Turf Tires

[eibbed 63]

Gentlemen,

I think there was a post on this subject not too long ago but I just can't find it.

I had one tire mounted on an 8X12 rim to see how it looked, and it is really ballooning in the middle. Too much so.

Will a 10" wide rim flatten it out enough, or do I need to search for a 12" wide rim to have it right?

Thanks,

Dave

[Kelly 1,035]

Well it all depend on what the tire comany designed it to fit on, I have a set of 24x12x12 on 8.5 wide rims and they fit nice but are made for 8.5 rims, my 26x12x12 ags titans are on 10.5 rims and fit good, with no rim in the tire how wide are the beads? that might get you in the ball park, as long as the tires are not deformed, like some duros I've got new, the sides almost touched.

[eibbed 63]

Hi Kelly,

The beads are 10" wide.

I went outside and took a picture to attach to this post just in case one of our members wasn't sure what we were referring to.

Let me know what you think.

Thanks,

Dave

[Kelly 1,035]

Go with a 10" wide rim, you should be good, I had to get a set that the centers where not located correct and grind the welds out and weld them where I wanted them.

I welded the fronts also.

[Kelly 1,035]

Another note you know that size will not fit most wheel horses with out mods. fenders raised or cut, running boards, trimmed. and if your putting them on a tractor that the tank is under the seat that is a tight fit.

[eibbed 63]

Hey Kelly,

10" rims it is then. Once I find a pair of them, I'm going to off set the centers, as you did, to allow for the snow plow attachment on my 702 and replace the three lug rear hubs with 5 lug.

Thanks again,

Dave

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1960 Suburban (two of them)

1961 Suburban

1962 702

1964 604

1971 Raider 10

1995 520xi

WH 2 wheel dump cart (two of them)

WH Aerator

1950s or early 60s Jacobsen 3 HP Greens Mower (picture will be posted in "Other Tractors" section this evening.

[Kelly 1,035]

This is what 24x12x12's look like on a round hood

one is in sad shape, I now have new tires for it, same tire just new

[Kelly 1,035]

by the way those are on 8.5 rims from a 520, but as I said they are made for that size rim.

[eibbed 63]

Hey Kelley,

10" rims it is then. I'll modify them, as you did, and I should be good to go. They are slated to go on my 702 and I'll probably just remove the tool pan and fenders to allow for them. I also plan on replacing the three lug rear hubs with five lug.

You're probably wondering why I went with such a big tire. Well, they are brand new and I got a pretty good deal on them.

Thanks again for all your help.

Dave

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(2) 1960 Suburbans

1961 Suburban

1962 702

1964 604

1971 Raider 10

1995 5320xi

(2) WH two wheel dump carts

WH aerator

WH mid-mount grader blade

1950s or early 60s Jacobson 3 HP Greens Mower that I purchased Saturday. I'll post a picture of it in the "other brands" section tonight.

[eibbed 63]

Kelly,

Thats the look I'm going for. Awsome!

Dave

[Rogue 0]

I was thinking of going with 24x12x12 on my sons 654.

@ Kelly - That looks awesome. Anymore pics of that bad boy. Is that the 702?

Are those turf savers?

Thanks

[Kelly 1,035]

That is a project that keeps getting back burnered, he is a thread about it. http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/index.php?showtopic=5055

[Raider12 13]

by the way those are on 8.5 rims from a 520, but as I said they are made for that size rim.

Kelly, if the 520's have a 8.5 wide rim, what model do you find the 10.5 rims on?

[Kelly 1,035]

I got mine from a zero turn, but I think some JD's have them like the 400 series, but not all of them, also ditch witches use the wide wheels, some use garden tractor style wheels. you just have to hunt, keep in mind if you have to remove the center, they don't have to be 5 bolt they can be 4 bolt, but make sure the inside diam. is correct to fit the 5 bolt center in to it.

[TT-(Moderator) 1,169]

You can also check with used turf equipment dealers. A lot of sprayers and mowers used flotation tires on wide wheels.

[dr74go 1]

When I was looking for an extra set of rims for my 520-H, there were a couple of dealers on Ebay that were selling wider rims with what appeared to be the correct offset for a Wheel Horse. I cannot remember if they had any 10" wide or not. I believe they came off of a zero turn mower or some type of equipment.

The place I got my rims was Kart Wheels, they have all types of rims and tires.

You may also want to check Mid West Cub if you cannot find a good used set. They sell parts for Cub Cadet pulling mowers. I know they have rims, but I do not know the sizes or prices. I am sure there are also other companies that should sell parts for pullers. This may be one of the best places to find the wide rims, even if you have to cut the centers out and reweld them.

Hope this helps a little.

D.L.

[Kelly 1,035]

another thoght is cut 2 sets up and weld them togther to make them wider, will be a little tougher to get straight, but can be done.

[Raider12 13]

another thoght is cut 2 sets up and weld them togther to make them wider, will be a little tougher to get straight, but can be done.

The next question is this..... will a 10 wide wheel fit under the 520's without cutting up the fender pan?

[eibbed 63]

Hey guys,

In my search for wider rims, is the outside width dimension of a 10 & 1/2" rim actually 9 & 1/4" or some other dimension?

Thanks,

Dave

[Kelly 1,035]

My 10.5 rims I measured with the tire off from inside bead to inside bead, 9 1/4 outside is probably 8.5 rims

[Stigian 1,235]

The next question is this..... will a 10 wide wheel fit under the 520's without cutting up the fender pan?

This might help you a bit.

I had to raise the fender pan on my 312-8 by an inch to get 24x12x12 ag's on.

The fender pan just needs a few spacers (I used 1 inch box) to get the clearance.