71_Bronco 1,072 #1 Posted August 18, 2011 So I was taking the wheels off the spindles tonight and noticed my tires have seen some better days. I was wondering what you guys think. They still hold air fine, but I am afraid that if I dismount them when I paint the wheels, that I will ruin them. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smoreau 658 #2 Posted August 18, 2011 Some dry rot but should be fine. its up to you if you use the old ones or buy new. they look ok for a worker in my book. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clyde 5 #3 Posted August 18, 2011 :woohoo: do what i do use painters tape and work your way around the rim and tire and paint. works great just tape the whole side wall and you wont scratch the paint moun ting the tires :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Irv 115 #4 Posted August 18, 2011 Ditto what Clyde said. I use masking tape (3" or so pieces) and newspaper. And some of that Miller tire paint and they'll look like new. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calebintn 1 #5 Posted August 18, 2011 Those tires have atleast another hundred thousand miles left in them. My 64 & 66 models both have original tires and they work great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,663 #6 Posted August 18, 2011 My opinion is they are shot if the tractor is going to be a worker. Once your tires get to be as old as those they get dry-cracked and HARD. Once the rubber gets hard the traction gets lousy. Get some new 2 ply tires which are soft and pliable which give the best grip my opinion. If its a trailer queen(nothing wrong with that) then use the old tires with some tire paint. Mike.............. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grnlark 479 #7 Posted August 18, 2011 Agree with the above! But I'd go one step further. Peel them off, tire paint them and while they're off tube them. You'll definitely never have a problem after that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
71_Bronco 1,072 #8 Posted August 18, 2011 Well, here's what I was thinking. I want to take the tires off so I can prep & paint (possibly powder coat) the wheels. I was originally gonna tube them and say f**k it, as this is going to be a worker (a pretty one at that). Part of me is saying "why tube them?", because if I am spending money, I would rather "fix" the issue (and buy new tires) then "patch" it with a tube. They are the original tires as far as I can tell, they do say "wheel horse" right on them (front & rears). I would prolly keep the tires if I do replace them though. The only thing preventing me from just ordering them is the price. I can understand 30 bucks each for the fronts, but the rears are gonna cost me about 200 bucks for the pair. I am really close to just saying "f**k it" and buying new ones, just so I don't have to worry about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duff 206 #9 Posted August 18, 2011 71 Bronco, please edit the third sentence of your post just above - we have young readers here! Thanks! Duff :thumbs2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
71_Bronco 1,072 #10 Posted August 18, 2011 71 Bronco, please edit the third sentence of your post just above - we have young readers here! Thanks! Duff My mistake, thanks. I remembered for the second one lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel Horse Kid 104 #11 Posted August 18, 2011 I agree. I think that they have some life in them yet! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 991 #12 Posted August 19, 2011 i would try not to wreck them as rhey do say wheelhorse which is cool Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
