Need help finding Rims

[Just getting started 22]

I am having a hard time finding rims for my 26x12x12 Deestone 408D tires. I was Looking for used first and now

 

even having hard time findind new. At first I thought the rim size should be 12x10.5 and those are almost impossible to find.

 

Then I was told I could use 12x8.5 so now I am really confused,. Can someone help me find the right ones somewhere, somebody

 

must have them. We are going to be putting these on my Raider 9

[ebinmaine 67,516]

The rims from a 520 would work. Those are designed for a 10.5 wide tire and the widest Wheelhorse rim I'm aware of.  

 

26" diameter tire?

 

Although Deestones run small, are you prepared to raise the rear fender?

Those might not clear...

 

[Just getting started 22]

Yes, my grandson and I are already at the drawing board trying to redesign them as we look for rims.

[ebinmaine 67,516]

Take a few minutes and check out some of the posts that are in our Pulling tractor threads. 

 

Some pieces of information.

If you folks are trying to buy tires that actually measure a full 26 diameter, do NOT buy deestones.

They are well known to run very small in actual size compared to advertised size.

 

If you are after deestones because you like the tread design go ahead and purchase them but don't modify the tractor until the tires are mounted AND inflated so you can see what you're really working with.

 

As to modifying the tractor there will be an even more important consideration on some, the the footrest that's forward of the tire..

 

 

[Just getting started 22]

OK, thanks for the info. I will definitely check out those threads. Yes, we were looking at the footrest also last night.

[ebinmaine 67,516]

6 minutes ago, Just getting started said:

OK, thanks for the info. I will definitely check out those threads. Yes, we were looking at the footrest also last night.

 

By the way....

 

  

 

 

 

Is there a specific reason for that particular tire?

 

[SylvanLakeWH 25,564]

[Achto 27,577]

9 hours ago, Just getting started said:

I am having a hard time finding rims for my 26x12x12 Deestone 408D tires. I was Looking for used first and now

 

even having hard time findind new.

 

Here is a link to one source for new rims. Important that the offset is correct, other wise they may rub on the inside. You can also get blanks & centers from here. This allows you to weld the center where you want to get the correct off set. 

 

https://www.millertire.com/wheels-rims/

 

One other option is to find 4 rims, cut them apart & weld them back together to get the width that you want. I took four 8.5" wide rims & made two 11" wide rims.

 

Post #48 in this post shows some pictures.  

 

Edited November 8, 2023 by Achto

[Lee1977 6,662]

Not all 520 rims are wide the 88 and 89 models had standard 7" rims.  What model is your Wheel Horse 1976 and later models are easy to raise the fender. Place a spacer under the fender bracket at the transmission and a cross member and equal spacers under the front gas tank and fender cross member.

Edited November 8, 2023 by Lee1977

[Just getting started 22]

6 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

 

By the way....

 

  

 

 

 

Is there a specific reason for that particular tire?

 

I liked the tread pattern and they were on clearance for $108.00 each.

[ebinmaine 67,516]

1 minute ago, Just getting started said:

I liked the tread pattern and they were on clearance for $108.00 each.

Very good price.

 

Like I said above you're going to want to get those installed on a rim before you modify the tractor because odds are good they won't be a full 26-in diameter.

Likely you will still have to raise the fender pan a bit. Hopefully you won't have to move things fore and aft.

[Just getting started 22]

3 hours ago, Lee1977 said:

Not all 520 rims are wide the 88 and 89 models had standard 7" rims.  What model is your Wheel Horse 1976 and later models are easy to raise the fender. Place a spacer under the fender bracket at the transmission and a cross member and equal spacers under the front gas tank and fender cross member.

Mine is a 1968 Raider 9

[littleredrider 409]

I have 25x12x12 ATV tires on 10" wide wheels on my 520 diesel, never measured but they fit under the fenders. They are a V-tread type, and the center of the lugs are inline with the edge of the fender. I have pics somewhere here, if not I can get em off my phone. 

 

Also, I got the rims/blanks from Miller tire, great stuff!!

[Just getting started 22]

I just received my tires finally Friday after FedEx delayed shipment twice and changed tracking once. 

These are some nice tires but I can tell all ready that I will have to be ordering blank rims and centers and welding them in myself.

Thanks for your info, I would like to see the picture of your diesel, maybe I will come across it here.

[ebinmaine 67,516]

2 hours ago, Just getting started said:

I just received my tires finally Friday after FedEx delayed shipment twice and changed tracking once. 

These are some nice tires but I can tell all ready that I will have to be ordering blank rims and centers and welding them in myself.

Thanks for your info, I would like to see the picture of your diesel, maybe I will come across it here.

 

What size rim would you order?

 

[ebinmaine 67,516]

23 hours ago, littleredrider said:

I have 25x12x12 ATV tires on 10" wide wheels on my 520 diesel, never measured but they fit under the fenders. They are a V-tread type, and the center of the lugs are inline with the edge of the fender

 

I like that look. That's about how my '74 C160 Cinnamon Horse is.  

 

Is there a thread or pics of your setup?

 

[littleredrider 409]

I'm not on much anymore. Job, other projects, but I don't have a thread, just posts like this n posted some pics. I'll see if they are still on my phone, and I will post them here. Of not I'll go out n get some....

[littleredrider 409]

Guess I still have em lol

[Just getting started 22]

On 11/12/2023 at 6:43 AM, ebinmaine said:

 

What size rim would you order?

 

I'm thinking of ordering 12x10 1/2, unless somebody has a good reason not to.

[ebinmaine 67,516]

21 minutes ago, Just getting started said:

I'm thinking of ordering 12x10 1/2, unless somebody has a good reason not to.

 

What's the MEASURED tread width of the tires you have? 

[Lee1977 6,662]

You order what you want. I would not worry about the back set to much as there is plenty of room on a Raider.  Here is a picture of my Raider 12 with 25 x 10 x 12 on a 8 1/2" rims with a 3 1/4" back set.

 

[kpinnc 12,064]

You can always add 5x4.5 spacers as well, if you need additional back spacing. 

 

 

[ebinmaine 67,516]

4 hours ago, kpinnc said:

You can always add 5x4.5 spacers as well, if you need additional back spacing. 

There's a thought too.

 

@Just getting started 

I keep a list of required parts to add spacers in my notes. If you need that send me a PM.

[Just getting started 22]

On 11/13/2023 at 10:41 AM, ebinmaine said:

 

What's the MEASURED tread width of the tires you have? 

I just got a chance to measure the width and it looks like 11 1/2".

[ebinmaine 67,516]

9 hours ago, Just getting started said:

I just got a chance to measure the width and it looks like 11 1/2".

With a tread that wide any rim between 10.5 and 11.5 would be fine. You could even go a little wider but it might make the tire look bulbous.

The tire manufacturer or seller may have recommendations on rim sizes.