Greg B. 1 #1 Posted February 28, 2008 Is there a wider rear rim that will fit my C-165, even from another brand of tractor? Greg B. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 14,258 #2 Posted February 28, 2008 Greg, I know there are wider ones, but I'm not sure of many tractors that use them. I know the 520-H used them, but I'm not sure about any other Wheel Horses. The key with wider wheels is the offset of the center of the wheel. Plenty of tractors used 8.5, and even 10 inch wide wheels, but most had a center that was more "outboard" than a Wheel Horse will accept. There is a guy local to me that sells them for $20 each (8.5 inch wide/ will hold a 10.5 AG tire). He has hundreds of them, and you just have to dig around and find the set like you're looking for, as they are used. I'm debating getting a set myself, so I'll check if you want me to. I'm not sure of shipping, but it may not be too bad if we shipped them in seperate boxes. I also have no idea what color they may be! Let me know, Kevin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mith 2 #3 Posted February 28, 2008 Greg, I think you are a pretty handy guy, so you could widen a pair you already have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg B. 1 #4 Posted February 28, 2008 Kevin and Mith, Lots of food for thought , from both of you. I want to go to a 23" x 12" x 12" ag tire, so that means I need to be around 10" - 10.5" wide. The simpler method would be to use a pair of donor rims, so that there is only one weld per wheel. Mith, did you do yours in a lathe? Kevin, the color doesn't matter. That's easily dealt with. I'll get back to you on the purchase. Thanks. That sounds like a reasonable price. Greg B. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mith 2 #5 Posted February 28, 2008 Greg, nope, I did them all with hand tools. 2 things, first, why not go with 26x12x12? The added traction is noticable. Second, the wider the rim the flatter the tread with higher pressures. My rims are 11.5" wide, and with 15psi the tread is flat. I have a series of pictures on wideneing the rims if you want, it really is something you can do with just a grinder and a welder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg B. 1 #6 Posted February 28, 2008 I guess that, since I have to do something about the junk plastic fenders, that the taller tires would fit. As to the width: Thank you. You have given me some numbers that I have been speculating about. Greg B. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick 13 #7 Posted February 28, 2008 Greg, What brand tires are you looking into? Ive thought about the 24-12-12 size because of the width without the extra hight. I was looking at Carlisle AT101 and for some reason they only call for an 8.5" rim. I prefer a wider rim also. I forgot to add that Dale runs 24-12-12 on his tractor. Also you can change that plastic fender to a metal fender if you want more room. Carlisle AT101 Nick in ohio Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greg B. 1 #8 Posted February 29, 2008 Nick, I kinda like that Super Lug, in the 26 x 12 x 12. I've seen it on some green machines and it appeals to me. I notice that they call out a 10.5" rim width. Hmmm Greg B. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick 13 #9 Posted March 1, 2008 Greg, The carlisle Super lugs do look nice. I used Titans 26-12-12 on my C-195. I was able to order 10" wide rims from a local tires shop but I did need to change the offset (mine were 6 lug so 5 lug might not be so hard to find). Nick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Curmudgeon 28 #10 Posted March 22, 2008 Yup, I have 24x12x12's only I mounted them on rims NARROWER than recommended. I wanted to run a lower tire pressure for a better ride. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
