John2189 542 #1 Posted July 14 C165 one of the rear tires rub the inside. The hub is flush with the axle so I don’t think it moved in. It just needs 1/8” or so to keep it from rubbing, thought about moving the hub out, but what I have read that sometimes is not that easy. So I was thinking, about putting a washer or two between the hub and wheel to use as a spacer. Anyone see anything wrong with that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bar Nuthin 1,084 #2 Posted July 14 Not ideal, but you might get by. Better to find the correct tires and rims or use actual spacers. Especially if you work the tractor very hard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,938 #3 Posted July 14 (edited) I'd have to check but I don't think any of mine are tight to the transmission case. I go with the end of the axle flush with the outer end of the hub. Never had a problem. With that being said your issue shouldn't happen. Apparently something has been changer. Wheel Horse wheels have just about the smallest offset out there. Edited July 14 by Racinbob 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 9,448 #4 Posted July 14 The picture of Bob's tractor is correct. The outer hub edge should be flush with the end of the axle shaft. Your hub most likely has only one grub screw, located over the keyway. Addind a second one 90 degress apart helps greatly in keeping the hub from walking. As @ebinmaine has advised before, use NEW grub screws and properly torque them - a 7/16 12 point socket fits the square drive heads...... I had the same issue on my C81...issue no more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Retired Wrencher 5,791 #5 Posted July 14 (edited) John if you loosen up the bolt just try tapping it lightly to see if it moves. Use some good penetrating oil first. I have a 1057 that P/O put metal spacers in to keep the hubs from moving into the transmission. Took those spacers off and redid the bolts with grade 8 and on the opposite side, drilled a hole and tapped with grade 8 bolts. So far so good. Edited July 14 by Retired Wrencher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John2189 542 #6 Posted July 14 Sorry, it’s not hub rubbing on the transmission case, it’s the tire rubbing on the seat pan bracket. I was asking about putting a washer or two on each of the 5 wheel bolts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 23,166 #7 Posted July 14 1 hour ago, John2189 said: Sorry, it’s not hub rubbing on the transmission case, it’s the tire rubbing on the seat pan bracket. I was asking about putting a washer or two on each of the 5 wheel bolts Sounds like you don’t have Wheel Horse wheels with the correct offset if the hubs are flush with the axle ends. Pop a wheel off and give us a pic of both sides. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clueless 3,248 #8 Posted July 14 1 hour ago, Sparky said: Sounds like you don’t have Wheel Horse wheels with the correct offset if the hubs are flush with the axle ends. Pop a wheel off and give us a pic of both sides. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 14,651 #9 Posted July 14 (edited) One option would be to use any width of 5x4.5 spacers. You'll have to ream the bolt holes to 1/2 and get some 1/2x20 bolts to use with them, but removing and reinstalling wheels with studs is so much easier that you'll never look back. I have them on 5 of my tractors and they are awesome! Just don't go too wide and make your mower decks not fit... Edited July 14 by kpinnc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 7,215 #10 Posted July 14 If you used wheel spacers you need 5 on a 4 1/2" bolt circle with 82 mm hole to clear the 3 1/4" ( 79,50 mm ) raised center on the hub. I think mine fit some model Jeep. When I got mine they were around $40 a set. I put mine on the the standard Wheel Horse wheel bolts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
