Tires How Big

[sqrlgtr 1,330]

Trading into some rear wide rims 9.5". They have 24-12's mounted but havent got a chance to try them on any tractors yet and was wondering if the 24's on a 9.5" rim fit under the fenders of a C series or a 60's short/long frame? I went back through the wide tire Wednesday and let's talk tires threads but really didn't find answer to my question . Hoping some of yo'uns might have some experiance on this subject. Pictures are welcomed also.

[ebinmaine 75,751]

Check out this post from my 1974 C160-8 Tecumseh engine tractor...

 

 

 

 

 

[sqrlgtr 1,330]

@ebinmaine those tires are one set that I thought about getting. Did you have to use wheel spacers, and did you have to do anything to the fenders? The tires that are on the rims right now are some kind of turf tires but they look big but I've never had any 24-12"s before . They seem to hold air and I will probably try to run them for a while at least until Santa Clause gets paid... BTW yours look great and a C-160 is a tractor that I really wanted to put them on. I have a 1257 that came from @WHX?? that has a set like you have pictured but maybe a different name on side and they are 23-850"s but are a big 8.50... If I missed info in thread blame Andy Griffith he's on tv at moment.

[ebinmaine 75,751]

18 minutes ago, sqrlgtr said:

those tires are one set that I thought about getting.

 

I got these because they're a good full measurement of the advertised/marked tire size. 

 

18 minutes ago, sqrlgtr said:

Did you have to use wheel spacers, and did you have to do anything to the fenders?

 

Definitely nothing to the fender. 

 

I believe there are spacers in there but I don't recall thickness. 

I prefer the extra width for the extra stability. 

Do you NEED spacers?

Maybe not considering the backspacing is good.  

 

 

[sqrlgtr 1,330]

I got some spacers and was just wondering. Really like the look and would welcome the extra stability for these hills around here... glad to hear about nothing done to fender...

Edited December 7 by sqrlgtr

[ebinmaine 75,751]

9 minutes ago, sqrlgtr said:

I got some spacers and was just wondering. Really like the look and would welcome the extra stability for these hills around here... glad to hear about nothing done to fender...

 

I have two more sets of these wide 520H wheels. 

Likely I'll duplicate the exact setup on other tractors. 

 

[sqrlgtr 1,330]

23 hours ago, sqrlgtr said:

set like you have pictured but maybe a different name on side and they are 23-850"s but are a big 8.50...

I have to correct this I meant 23-10.50 not 23-8.50. I can see @WHX?? rolling his eyes now 

Edited December 8 by sqrlgtr

[ebinmaine 75,751]

1 hour ago, sqrlgtr said:

I have to correct this I meant 23-10.50 not 23-8.50. I can see @WHX?? rolling his eyes now 

 

I'm willing to let this minor faux pas slide. 🛝 

[JoeM 9,317]

I have a set of 24 12 12 on a 1979 C141. They are on 10 inch rims. and I had to use spacers so the wheel would clear the brake assy. I am not sure of the backspacing of the rims, thinking 2 1/4".

The tires clear the seat pan without modes.

One note, I am not sure 48 deck gauge wheels would clear the tires. Pretty wide across the beam.

 

 

 

 

[sqrlgtr 1,330]

53 minutes ago, JoeM said:

I have a set of 24 12 12 on a 1979 C141. They are on 10 inch rims. and I had to use spacers so the wheel would clear the brake assy. I am not sure of the backspacing of the rims, thinking 2 1/4".

The tires clear the seat pan without modes.

 

Nice, I think my rims are 9.5" but haven't got to get a good measurement yet. I was hoping I wouldn't have to do any mods to fender/seat pan, Ive got a few spacer so should be good there. I assume the c141 and c160 should be close to the same dimensions. 

[ebinmaine 75,751]

7 hours ago, sqrlgtr said:

c141 and c160 should be close

C141 has a drum for the brake. 

C160 does not. 

 

C160 has more space, if anything.  

[Treepep 935]

9 hours ago, JoeM said:

I have a set of 24 12 12 on a 1979 C141. They are on 10 inch rims. and I had to use spacers so the wheel would clear the brake assy. I am not sure of the backspacing of the rims, thinking 2 1/4".

The tires clear the seat pan without modes.

One note, I am not sure 48 deck gauge wheels would clear the tires. Pretty wide across the beam.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I cannot lie... I like big backs!  

[sqrlgtr 1,330]

1 hour ago, ebinmaine said:

C141 has a drum for the brake. 

C160 does not. 

 

C160 has more space, if anything.  

@ebinmaine My 160 has brake drum it's an 8 speed, are you thinking of an auto with no drum? I did just notice @JoeM c141 has fuel tank under seat and mine is mounted under hood, might make a difference? My 160 has a separate clutch and brake pedal, idk if that makes a difference are not, but if I forget what I'm doing will about run over stuff forgetting to mash brake .

[ebinmaine 75,751]

37 minutes ago, sqrlgtr said:

@ebinmaine My 160 has brake drum it's an 8 speed, are you thinking of an auto with no drum?

 

Yes that's correct. I wasn't sure which one you had.

 

 

37 minutes ago, sqrlgtr said:

I did just notice @JoeM c141 has fuel tank under seat and mine is mounted under hood, might make a difference? My 160 has a separate clutch and brake pedal, idk if that makes a difference are not, but if I forget what I'm doing will about run over stuff forgetting to mash brake .

 

I've definitely done that.

 

 

 

Just a note here for those in the future looking at adding spacers. Wheel Horse has 7/16 inch lugs. Every space or I've ever seen around this size has half inch lugs. Use a half inch drill to just touch the holes in the wheel.

You're barely removing any material and it does not seem to affect anything structurally.

I've done this to half a dozen sets of Wheels probably. I usually find one or two of the holes are already at half inch anyway.

[sqrlgtr 1,330]

52 minutes ago, ebinmaine said:

Just a note here for those in the future looking at adding spacers. Wheel Horse has 7/16 inch lugs. Every space or I've ever seen around this size has half inch lugs. Use a half inch drill to just touch the holes in the wheel.

You're barely removing any material and it does not seem to affect anything structurally.

I've done this to half a dozen sets of Wheels probably. I usually find one or two of the holes are already at half inch anyway.

 

I have some spacers with factory 7/16" holes and one set that has 1/2" wheel studs. I haven't drilled any wheels before but have seen were several others have done this, and it seems to not affect anything.

Edited December 9 by sqrlgtr

[sqrlgtr 1,330]

Finally got a chance to swap the 24-12-12 to the C160 today. Had plenty of room and wheel back space was perfect for tractor, no spacers needed didnt even come close to hitting anything . The tires hold air but I want to get some loaded ag/tractor tread tires to go on it  Probably will be after Santa Claus has time to recoup from spreading cheer everywhere though.

[ebinmaine 75,751]

Meeeeaaaat

[sqrlgtr 1,330]

These came off of an older craftsman mower and it must be alot narrower than Wheel Horses because I thought they had alot more backspace then they did….

[sqrlgtr 1,330]

Does anyone have any experience with these tire's?

https://horseshoetire.com/garden-wheelbarrow-lawn-golf-tires-wheels/24-tire-and-wheel/24x12-00-12-24x12-12/

[ebinmaine 75,751]

Given the fact that you can get the OTR off of Wally World for about  $130 a piece delivered to your door. I wouldn't chance it.

For the extra 16 or $17 or whatever, you're getting a tire with a known reputation that is true to size.