RetroMower 333 #1 Posted March 6, 2020 I saw this ad on FB a while ago and been dying to ask if these are homemade or a rare wheel horse accessory. Either way I'm at a loss to guess what they would be for. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,332 #2 Posted March 6, 2020 I dont know if they are rare but they sure are cool lookin! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richmondred01 2,205 #3 Posted March 6, 2020 1 minute ago, The Tool Crib said: I dont know if they are rare but they sure are cool lookin! they sure are Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,332 #4 Posted March 6, 2020 Ill bet they are great for aerating the yard! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,975 #5 Posted March 6, 2020 I'd say home made and for show. Neat though. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,558 #6 Posted March 6, 2020 Isn’t there some group or religion that doesn’t allow their people to ride on rubber tires? Amish? Quakers? Mennonites? Maybe I’m way off here 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 10,744 #7 Posted March 6, 2020 That Horse has been at the Big Show off and on over the years. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,332 #8 Posted March 6, 2020 1 minute ago, Sparky said: Isn’t there some group that doesn’t allow their people to ride on rubber tires? Amish? Quakers? Mennonites? Maybe I’m way off here Alot of amish dont own tractors. Use electricity and dont own cars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,166 #9 Posted March 6, 2020 2 minutes ago, Sparky said: Isn’t there some group or religion that doesn’t allow their people to ride on rubber tires? Amish? Quakers? Mennonites? Maybe I’m way off here I don't know which one but you are correct about that. I know the Mennonites here in Maine do have cars so they're out, at least in the Northeast...... Awesome wheels by the way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richmondred01 2,205 #10 Posted March 6, 2020 I wouldn’t want it to roll on my foot. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex175 784 #11 Posted March 6, 2020 Another reason I love this forum. I remember seeing this a few months ago and thought, huh, that's neat...then I read the comments. The vast majority of the facebook comments were hyper critical "why would you do that" "that's just dumb" "kills the value, you're an idiot". You all are a wholesome group, and I appreciate it. 7 3 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paxz71usa 172 #12 Posted March 6, 2020 (edited) Looks like the wheels i saw on a John Deere rider near New Holland PA. A Mennonite girl was mowing with it. Some Mennonites don't allow rubber tires just like the Amish. Most of their big field tractors have steel wheels also. Gary Edited March 7, 2020 by paxz71usa 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 10,744 #13 Posted March 6, 2020 It's the Amish, that don't own cars , have electric or plumbing in their homes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollack Pete 2,273 #14 Posted March 6, 2020 Gotta ride rough as hell,but at least no more flat tires. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,166 #15 Posted March 6, 2020 8 minutes ago, Alex175 said: Another reason I love this forum. I remember seeing this a few months ago and thought, huh, that's neat...then I read the comments. The vast majority of the facebook comments were hyper critical "why would you do that" "that's just dumb" "kills the value, you're an idiot". You all are a wholesome group, and I appreciate it. Hence, RED SQUARE is the only social media site I use. I know there are folks that would think it counterintuitive to go to the trouble of building something like those wheels and then get them all scratched up but I can't help wondering how they would do for traction in my forest. We were seriously considering building a set of steel wheels for Colossus which is basically going to be my heavy load pulling tractor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,558 #16 Posted March 6, 2020 2 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: I can't help wondering how they would do for traction in my forest. We were seriously considering building a set of steel wheels for Colossus which is basically going to be my heavy load pulling tractor. I think soft rubber tires with the correct (or slightly under) air pressure that “squish and mold” to whatever your driving over would provide better traction over these steelies. I’ve found that 2 ply tires offer better traction than similar tires with 4 or 6 plies. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,166 #17 Posted March 6, 2020 Just now, Sparky said: I think soft rubber tires with the correct (or slightly under) air pressure that “squish and mold” to whatever your driving over would provide better traction over these steelies. I’ve found that 2 ply tires offer better traction than similar tires with 4 or 6 plies. The reading and video watching that I had done a few months ago would indicate that you are correct about that. I don't remember the exact reason but I remember reading several different places that said a certain amount of slippage is actually a good thing. Steel wheels with a big enough cleat can't slip and as you can imagine have a serious propensity to rotate the entire tractor until it is upside down. As funny as that sounds I decided it wasn't a good idea for me. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 19,558 #18 Posted March 6, 2020 11 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: The reading and video watching that I had done a few months ago would indicate that you are correct about that. I don't remember the exact reason but I remember reading several different places that said a certain amount of slippage is actually a good thing. Steel wheels with a big enough cleat can't slip and as you can imagine have a serious propensity to rotate the entire tractor until it is upside down. As funny as that sounds I decided it wasn't a good idea for me. I also think the steelies in the picture here are more for the “cool factor” or show and weren’t built for hard work. The inner part or rim looks to have only three spokes. I bet if you were hauling logs out of your forest Eric and you whacked a big ol’ Maine potato sticking outa the ground just right you would bend that steel grating tread section. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,166 #19 Posted March 6, 2020 1 minute ago, Sparky said: I also think the steelies in the picture here are more for the “cool factor” or show and weren’t built for hard work. The inner part or rim looks to have only three spokes. I bet if you were hauling logs out of your forest Eric and you whacked a big ol’ Maine potato sticking outa the ground just right you would bend that steel grating tread section. Oh yes. Almost certainly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,230 #20 Posted March 6, 2020 I think you are right Mike...the cool factor. On the other side, I started going through a bunch of show pictures I had. seems, I was thinking a lot of the walk behinds and real early riders had different types of steel wheels. Here is a few... 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,147 #21 Posted March 6, 2020 Trying to copy rice-land tractor wheels?? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,735 #22 Posted March 6, 2020 3 hours ago, Sparky said: Isn’t there some group or religion that doesn’t allow their people to ride on rubber tires? Amish? Quakers? Mennonites? Maybe I’m way off here It wasn't the Mennonites, I think it was the Norubbertireites. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 8,611 #23 Posted March 6, 2020 (edited) I don't know much about Amish life neither religious issues or lifestyles, but I can imagine that these steel tires have made advantages in muddy fields, but whatever the reason for that built was, I doubt they were built for use Onroad. In muddy fields, I think the steeltyres don't hurt your back badly while driving and because of the fence surface, i can imagine they are ahead in muddy areas because there was no profile, than can clog. additional the paddles inside can maybe helpful in wet area also to get more traction. could be an interesting test, if and where they work best. Maybe paddelties? 😂 Edited March 7, 2020 by Tractorhead 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darb1964 1,014 #24 Posted March 7, 2020 Prevents mud from sticking to the wheel. Some places the soil sticks to everything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,734 #25 Posted March 7, 2020 4 hours ago, Sparky said: I also think the steelies in the picture here are more for the “cool factor” or show and weren’t built for hard work. The inner part or rim looks to have only three spokes. I bet if you were hauling logs out of your forest Eric and you whacked a big ol’ Maine potato sticking outa the ground just right you would bend that steel grating tread section. I’m willing to bet those three spokes are stronger than one might think. Remember, max 6-7 mph, but probably more like 2-3 mph work speed. Now, I’m sure a Maine potato would still give it a headache 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites