Wider tires for old B rims
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Topic: Wider tires for old B rims
Posted By: Burl
Subject: Wider tires for old B rims
Date Posted: 28 Jan 2020 at 5:33pm
| After my failed attempt to put larger hubs on my D12 to use a little bit bigger tire,I went new route. I read here about taking auto rims and bolting them right on tractor . Dont care for the looks so, I had a pair of old B rims that were the riveted style (3in.). Knocked out rivets and center came out smooth. Went to local junkyard where they had hundreds of steel rims piled up. Picked out a pair of 1999 Ford Taurus spare tire rims(15x4 1/4) Cut the welds off and recovered the outer rim .The old B centers fit those outer rims like gloves on a rooster. I am old and slow but had 2 1/2 hours in whole project. Now ready for new 5.50 x 15 tires. |
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Posted By: Sugarmaker
Date Posted: 28 Jan 2020 at 7:39pm
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Burl, That sounds like a project I would do! Custom rims! Nice. Any pictures? Regards, Chris ------------- D17 1958 (NFE), WD45 1954 (NFE), WD 1952 (NFE), WD 1950 (WFE), Allis F-40 forklift, Allis CA, Allis D14, Ford Jubilee, Many IH Cub Cadets, 32 Ford Dump, 65 Comet, 66 F100. |
Posted By: Burl
Date Posted: 28 Jan 2020 at 8:02pm
| Going to prime & paint them tomorrow , will take some pics. |
Posted By: Dick L
Date Posted: 28 Jan 2020 at 8:24pm
| A man after my heart! Spend some brain power rather than pocket book. |
Posted By: Burl
Date Posted: 28 Jan 2020 at 9:03pm
| Only way that I know to play this game. Stuff just gets higher year to year ! |
Posted By: Sugarmaker
Date Posted: 29 Jan 2020 at 8:34am
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I agree I try to do some project that require my labor so that the dollars can go somewhere else on the projects. Regards, Chris ------------- D17 1958 (NFE), WD45 1954 (NFE), WD 1952 (NFE), WD 1950 (WFE), Allis F-40 forklift, Allis CA, Allis D14, Ford Jubilee, Many IH Cub Cadets, 32 Ford Dump, 65 Comet, 66 F100. |
Posted By: Burl
Date Posted: 29 Jan 2020 at 4:17pm
        
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Posted By: Sugarmaker
Date Posted: 29 Jan 2020 at 4:27pm
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Burl, Thanks for the pictures of your rims! Looks factory new to me! I like that option for rusted out rims. Very nice D12 also! Regards, Chris ------------- D17 1958 (NFE), WD45 1954 (NFE), WD 1952 (NFE), WD 1950 (WFE), Allis F-40 forklift, Allis CA, Allis D14, Ford Jubilee, Many IH Cub Cadets, 32 Ford Dump, 65 Comet, 66 F100. |
Posted By: exSW
Date Posted: 29 Jan 2020 at 6:19pm
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That is so smart. And looks great. ------------- Learning AC...slowly |
Posted By: Burl
Date Posted: 29 Jan 2020 at 7:09pm
| The rivet style rims go a lot faster than getting apart those spot welded. |
Posted By: jaybmiller
Date Posted: 30 Jan 2020 at 6:25am
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new use for drink swizzle sticks or are they pickup sticks !!!! GREAT job, might be a niche money making part time job !! ------------- 3 D-14s,A-C forklift, B-112 Kubota BX23S lil' TOOT( The Other Orange Tractor) Never burn your bridges, unless you can walk on water |
Posted By: Burl
Date Posted: 31 Jan 2020 at 8:08pm
 
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Posted By: Sugarmaker
Date Posted: 01 Feb 2020 at 9:32am
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Burl, Very nice D12 and backhoe combo! Looks too nice to go get dirty! The rims look awesome. Did you load the front tires too? Regards, Chris
------------- D17 1958 (NFE), WD45 1954 (NFE), WD 1952 (NFE), WD 1950 (WFE), Allis F-40 forklift, Allis CA, Allis D14, Ford Jubilee, Many IH Cub Cadets, 32 Ford Dump, 65 Comet, 66 F100. |
Posted By: Burl
Date Posted: 01 Feb 2020 at 11:46am
| Thanks-Only weight gain amounts to 27# a wheel.I dont think its worth the cost of antifreeze and mess for that amount. Looking for or making some wheel weights for now is todays plan ! |