Need Tires for Old Work Horse 700

[Octotat 15]

I'm struggling a bit to find tires for this old girl, especially the rears.  They are dry rotted beyond reason and I would like to swap them out.  I could use the original rims, but would really like to go wider in the back so a rim change is probably required.  

 

I found a pricy pair of front tire/rim combo on Amazon but they are a bit pricey and I'm not 100% sure they will fit.  According to my measurements, they should

 

Amazon.com: (Set of 2) Replacement for Ariens 07101201, 07101202 Keyed 16x4.80-8 Tire Wheel Assy with new improved non directional Snowblower tire : Patio, Lawn & Garden

 

I can find absolutely zip for the 22.5 x 6.00/12  rears.   

 

I would love some ideas or some links that could help me out.  

 

Also, if anyone knows a muffler that would fit the original Tecumsa engine that would be great.

[sqrlgtr 2,388]

those look like matching BFG Silvertowns (real good snow tire IMO) and look like they have plenty of tread left, is there anyway you might be able to put tubes in? I have also "fixed" some pretty bad tires by using the stringy/Kevlar tire sealant, have some that's stayed up for at least 7yr. As far as muffler goes, there is a bunch of different opyions out there just match the threads, I try to get the quietest I can find in my old age..

to RED SQUARE

[953 nut 64,794]

You might want to look at the inside of those rear tires, they probably could be saved with tubes. Love the old Silvertowns.

Try searching for 23 X 600-12, you will get lots of hits on that size, if you want to go wider you could get 8.50 that will fit your rims OK.

[Achto 31,410]

1 hour ago, Octotat said:

I can find absolutely zip for the 22.5 x 6.00/12  rears. 

 

Here are some rear tire options for you. 

 

https://www.millertire.com/categories/lawn-garden-tires/6-12/

 

Do a search on 6-12 tractor tires for more options

 

The 8" rims that you posted will not work at all, they are designed to be mounted on a drive axle that rotates. Like for a walk behind tiller or snow blower.

 

Some front tire options.

 

https://www.millertire.com/categories/lawn-garden-tires/4-80-8/

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/332299155258

 

If the exhaust port on your engine is threaded, then you can use water pipe to get it out from under the hood and add a pepper box muffler.

 

Example

 

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/maxpower-engine-muffler-for-1-in-pipe-replaces-briggs-stratton-299477-299477s-334140-2089646

 

 

 

Edited 6 hours ago by Achto