cod 120 #1 Posted December 10, 2022 An odd question but if one wanted to increase the height of their tractor by increasing the diameter of the tires. Could you go to from a 16" tire to an 18" tire with the swept forward axle? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,884 #2 Posted December 10, 2022 24 minutes ago, cod said: Could you go to from a 16" tire to an 18" tire with the swept forward axle? Yes you can, but may not work with a mower deck when turning. If you don't use it to mow, you are good to go. You can raise the fenders a bit for bigger rear tires if needed. Randy 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,014 #3 Posted December 10, 2022 The swept axle was to fit a 60" deck. Probably fine with smaller decks 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bds1984 1,435 #4 Posted December 10, 2022 Not an odd question. I have a swept axle on my C165 that runs 18-8.50R8s and I do not experience any issues with my 48" deck hitting the wheels and my deck has the large anti-scalp wheels on it from a 270-series deck. It is a close fit, but no issues so a regular 48" deck should operate just fine with the larger tires. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cod 120 #5 Posted December 11, 2022 Thanks for the replies gents. It's great to come here and questions answered. I see wrenches and skinned knuckles in my future... 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,916 #6 Posted December 11, 2022 12 hours ago, cod said: Thanks for the replies gents. It's great to come here and questions answered. I see wrenches and skinned knuckles in my future... Chicks dig scars! see you in bumps and bruises! https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/forum/133-bumps-and-bruises/ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,014 #7 Posted December 11, 2022 1 hour ago, Pullstart said: Chicks dig scars! Old wives tale! Otherwise I'd be competing with Wilt Chamberlain numbers! LoL 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
