oliver2-44 9,761 #1 Posted September 19, 2023 (edited) So the time has come that I need to put new rear tires on my Original Case 180. The rear tires have rotted to the point that the tubes bulge out of rotted holes in the tires. The original Goodyear 8–15 tires are NLA. I’ve decide to go with the Carslile 8-15 Farm Specialist R1 ag lug tires. On our Wheel Horses I think it looks good to paint the rims white or black and keep the tractor original. But I’m on the fence about painting the rims the Case Flambeau Red or leaving them original. Maybe wire brush clean the inside of the rim and clear coat it to preserve it some. So give me y’all’s opinion. Edited September 19, 2023 by oliver2-44 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,642 #2 Posted September 19, 2023 There's something attractive about an older tractor with good original partial paint on most of the frame and sheet metal that has nice fresh painted wheels and a new seat. Note I did NOT write "patina" which is often confused with or excused by a coat of rust. I know "it's only original once". But..... Yours does have a great matching overall appearance. Was it me ... I'd keep the matching overall theme as close as possible on THAT tractor. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,345 #3 Posted September 19, 2023 12 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: I know "it's only original once". As the Bear said - it's true. Your choice - just do NOT paint it green............ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,833 #4 Posted September 19, 2023 If you don't plan on a resto I would just clean them up and use your prefered patina saver. Especially if they have never been messed with. Be careful not to take too much orginal off. BTW I really like those tires you chose. Been in my shopping cart before but have yet to check out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,609 #5 Posted September 20, 2023 I vote - clean the inside of the rim up as clean as possible, a coat or 2 of self etching primer on the inside, then a coat or 2 of any color paint. This will protect the rim on the inside, ensure that the tire bead seats well & keep rust from puncturing a tube. Do every thing in your power to keep from disturbing the existing finish on the out side of the rim. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,761 #7 Posted September 28, 2023 (edited) @WHX?? had a big disappointment when I received my Carslile Farm Specialist tires. As you can see in the picture the side of the lugs has indentations in them like some of the cheaper foreign tires. It also has a raised design in the lug are on one picture but noth the other. The fine print in the ad says tread patterns may differ from shown in picture. The side of the lugs are flat, not hollowed out in this ad.https://www.tires-easy.com/8-16/carlisle-tires/farm-specialist-r-1/tirecode/6X17403?gclid=CjwKCAjwyNSoBhA9EiwA5aYlb5Ci0rqqfMes-s016Srgm0FBERAzNexY7Se5Q1KMfIM2aHFdOUxyOxoCYrYQAvD_BwE But in this ad they are hollowed out https://www.prioritytire.com/carlisle-farm-specialist-tractor-bias-8-16-91a8-8-ply-as-a-s-all-season-tire?gclid=CjwKCAjwyNSoBhA9EiwA5aYlbyiwfCRlm3HxhJWmwC4wxJ4aXeNeHF2Fp_DafGziZwVy5uWJEYdcvBoCEckQAvD_BwE Both tires have the same number 8-16 6X17403 Thankfully there was no charge to return them, so I did. They looked fairly good tread wise I sure need some tires, and there are not a lot of 8-16 or 9.5-16 tires out there that look similar to the original 1965 Goodyear Super Sure Grip Tractor tire. I wish the Carslile Super Lug tires came in a 16" tire. Anybody got a good used 8-16 Goodyear Super Sure Grip Tractor tire? I have one bad one and one fair one. Edited September 28, 2023 by oliver2-44 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
