rwalde 6 #1 Posted August 22, 2023 I'm looking for a set of front rims for my 61 suburban. Theres an add for a 64 854 close by that has decent rims and the tire size is the same but are the hubs and backspacing the same?? To the untrained eye they look really close! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,368 #2 Posted August 22, 2023 An 854 is one of those sought after models. If it's in decent shape and runs, jump on that if the price sounds right to you. Post a wanted ad in the classifieds for the rims you want. Or check with A-Z Tractor. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,756 #3 Posted August 22, 2023 The hubs and back spacing is different on that 854. The front hubs you need for your 61 Suburban were only common to the 58,5 Rj's and 60 & 61 Suburban. There is one difference between those 4 years of that hub. The RJ hubs had no holes for front weights THe 60 Suburban had one weight hole THe 61 suburban had 2 weight holes or something like that 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwalde 6 #4 Posted August 23, 2023 Thanks rjg854, I dont think the 854 I was looking at runs but was thinking the same on bringing it back to life but looks to be a serious project. I appreciate the info on the 854 rims oliver2-44. Bummer, but now I know and I've got a 4 year range to look in. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,902 #5 Posted August 23, 2023 If you’re interested in just getting it rolling, you could opt for some wheelbarrow wheels for the time being… Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #6 Posted August 24, 2023 On 8/22/2023 at 6:26 AM, rwalde said: I'm looking for a set of front rims for my 61 suburban. Theres an add for a 64 854 close by that has decent rims and the tire size is the same but are the hubs and backspacing the same?? To the untrained eye they look really close! not sure if this helps or not but i got these for my rj59 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwalde 6 #7 Posted August 26, 2023 Thanks Freightliner and Pullstart. Great thoughts. I'm open to other options. Wheel Barrow wheels... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Freightliner Guy 1,327 #8 Posted August 28, 2023 On 8/25/2023 at 9:26 PM, rwalde said: Thanks Freightliner and Pullstart. Great thoughts. I'm open to other options. Wheel Barrow wheels... the tires in the vid like i said have bearing so no grease needed the only thing was it needed those bushing to work what i did was take a old tire to tractor supply and find teh best one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
