D12 NEWBIE WHEEL QUESTION
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Topic: D12 NEWBIE WHEEL QUESTION
Posted By: AC66D12
Subject: D12 NEWBIE WHEEL QUESTION
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2016 at 2:49pm
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Hi all! Me and my boys were just given a 66 D12 from a great Uncle! Have been restoring cars for years but this is my first tractor. It had been sitting for a long time outside but is solid and all there. We got it running great but it needs wheels and tires and a cosmetic restoration. QUESTION.. I had one back rim repaired and can restore the backs ok but the fronts are pretty rough. According to my research and measurements, they are 5x15 but I can't find replacements in that size. Any suggestions? I plan to use it for show and light food plot work. 
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Posted By: CAL(KS)
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2016 at 2:54pm
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new ones are available or you can try to locate some used by members or salvage. try our site sponsors http://www.allischalmers.com/sources/index.aspx" rel="nofollow - http://www.allischalmers.com/sources/index.aspx ------------- Me -C,U,UC,WC,WD45,190XT,TL-12,145T,HD6G,HD16,HD20 Dad- WD, D17D, D19D, RT100A, 7020, 7080,7580, 2-8550's, 2-S77, HD15 |
Posted By: AC66D12
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2016 at 2:59pm
| I have looked at quite a few vendors and online sites. I am also wondering if I am correct in looking for 5x15. Any specific sites where I will definitely find a 5x15? THANKS FOR THE HELP! |
Posted By: Ron Nelson
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2016 at 4:54pm
| By my manual 5 x 15 is the correct size rim for your tractor. Try Miller tire at www.millertire.com |
Posted By: CAL(KS)
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2016 at 5:00pm
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to clarify tire is 5"x15" 5 bolt pattern
------------- Me -C,U,UC,WC,WD45,190XT,TL-12,145T,HD6G,HD16,HD20 Dad- WD, D17D, D19D, RT100A, 7020, 7080,7580, 2-8550's, 2-S77, HD15 |
Posted By: Gary Burnett
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2016 at 5:27pm
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The Series III rims will probably be hard to find as they look like car rims,I never liked the looks of them but if you want it original then you should try to fix what you have.If you don't care then the earlier style rims will work. |
Posted By: AC66D12
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2016 at 6:16pm
Here is a pic of one of the rims. They are definitely 5 inches (not 3) bead to bead.
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Posted By: AC66D12
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2016 at 6:24pm
| Thanks for helping but Miller does not have them. At least not on the website. |
Posted By: B26240
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2016 at 6:41pm
| Welcome to the forum!! I see Steiner tractor parts has the 3x15 but not the 5x15. The wider ones were only used for a short time but there will be some out there I'm sure. |
Posted By: DiyDave
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2016 at 7:18pm
| I think the rim crosses to some buick rims, kinda old... |
Posted By: Play Farmer
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2016 at 7:45pm
| I have a nice set of used wheels, give me a day or 2 and I'll see if I can get a good measurement on them. |
Posted By: AC66D12
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2016 at 7:47pm
| Great! Thanks! |
Posted By: Gary Burnett
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2016 at 7:50pm
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That rim is fixable someone thats good with a wire feed can fix the hole then drill the valve stem hole at another location.Then straighten the edges up with the Vice Grips,knock the rust off with a wire brush and give it a coating of POR 15 and you'll be ready to paint it. |
Posted By: DSeries4
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2016 at 8:15pm
I agree. That rim can be saved. If you a not confident in making these repairs yourself, a good welding and fabrication shop can fix it up for you. My local shop gets lots of business from me, probably because everything comes back as good as new. ------------- '49 G, '54 WD45, '55 CA, '56 WD45D, '57 WD45, '58 D14, '59 D14, '60 D14, '63 D15D, '66 D15II, '66 D21II, '67 D17IV, '67 D17IVD, '67 190XTD, '73 620, '76 185, '77 175, '84 8030, '85 6080 |
Gary Burnett wrote:Posted By: Bill Long
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2016 at 9:03pm
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Welcome to the forum. You have a very great "family Tractor", You will find it to be one neat unit. Fun to work with and if you have rebuilt care much easier to work on. Unfortunately, I cannot help you with the rim but from what I see you will solve this problem. Let us know how it goes. Love to see progress pictures. Good Luck! Bill Long
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Posted By: AC66D12
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2016 at 10:13pm
Yeah, I think I may just fix them. I was hoping for a faster option. Still wondering if they are the originals. Thanks a ton for all the help! This tractor thing is addicting! 
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Posted By: Gary Burnett
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2016 at 1:14am
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They look like the original Series III rims. |
Posted By: SHAMELESS
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2016 at 4:56am
| early '60s chev car rims will fit too |
Posted By: corbinstein
Date Posted: 22 Jun 2016 at 6:32am
| yup look just like chebby rims to me. |