Need help finding Rims

[BairleaFarm 340]

On 11/8/2023 at 5:01 AM, Just getting started said:

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

 

I used unistrut for my 26x12x12.    You wouldn't have to cut the seat pan like I did.    I did it as I wanted support for a rear rack.  

 

Issue with a seat pan raise is your latch won't work.      You'll want the latch bar under your raise so you don't have to hardbound the step boards like I did.  2nd picture shows my 3 bolts where the set pan and floor board are mounted solid. 

[Just getting started 22]

Thanks BairleaFarms for pictururesthey were very helpful. I think I finally got a lead on some rims last night, going to check it out this morning. 

I would like to thank each and everyone of you for all your input and help with this, yet it may not be over yet but getting closer.

 The bad part is I am having surgery on my ankle next Wednesday and can step on it for 3 months so its going to be pretty hard to do any of my 

tractor projecjects. I have this tire and wheel thing to finish up on my Raider 9, and the motor in my 754 needs a complete overhaul.going to be a 

long winter in this recliner. Thanks again

[ebinmaine 67,520]

1 hour ago, Just getting started said:

Thanks BairleaFarms for pictururesthey were very helpful. I think I finally got a lead on some rims last night, going to check it out this morning. 

I would like to thank each and everyone of you for all your input and help with this, yet it may not be over yet but getting closer.

 The bad part is I am having surgery on my ankle next Wednesday and can step on it for 3 months so its going to be pretty hard to do any of my 

tractor projecjects. I have this tire and wheel thing to finish up on my Raider 9, and the motor in my 754 needs a complete overhaul.going to be a 

long winter in this recliner. Thanks again

 

 

You're welcome to post pics and questions about the wheels you go to look at. 

 

Backspacing IS KEY.  

That said, it can be corrected with spacers. Just keep in mind the spacers add expense.  

 

As to the surgery - good luck and heal well.  

 

Mobility may be an issue but it's rarely insurmountable. 

[Just getting started 22]

I went to check on those rims, I told him I was looking for 12' in rims 101/2' wide.

He said he had some pairs $25.00 each I got there and they were 23 10 1/2 12 0n 7 1/2 rims. 

So that was a dead end.

[littleredrider 409]

JD used 10" wide rims too, I have a 425 that I put 26x12x12 on, and came with the wider rims. The center disc will have to be moved, not overly difficult. But, prolly gonna pay more, thos JD folks are proud of what they have lol....

[ebinmaine 67,520]

14 minutes ago, littleredrider said:

The center disc will have to be moved,

Or spacers installed 

[littleredrider 409]

1 minute ago, ebinmaine said:

Or spacers installed 

 

It's gonna need a pretty good spacer lol. Wanna say they are neutral, but not 100%....

 

[ebinmaine 67,520]

1 minute ago, littleredrider said:

 

It's gonna need a pretty good spacer lol. Wanna say they are neutral, but not 100%....

 

Oh yeah that's a bigg'un!

[littleredrider 409]

But I wouldn't really worry bout running a spacer on a garden tractor. I had spacers on my old truck, lifted with 35s, towed, hauled, carried, never had an issue. I have some on my current project trucks, tho not on road yet, again, not worried about. The weight between the two isn't even a fair comparison.....The cheap Evilbay or jungle site ones will work. 

[ebinmaine 67,520]

18 minutes ago, littleredrider said:

But I wouldn't really worry bout running a spacer on a garden tractor. I had spacers on my old truck, lifted with 35s, towed, hauled, carried, never had an issue. I have some on my current project trucks, tho not on road yet, again, not worried about. The weight between the two isn't even a fair comparison.....The cheap Evilbay or jungle site ones will work. 

 

Oh absolutely agreed.  

 

I have 3" spacers on two tractors and 2" on another.  

 

The extra stability from adding width is instantly noticable.  

 

The wheel lug holes MAY need to be touched by a drill just a bit to increase the stock 7/16 bore to 1/2. Several won't even need to be done.  

Otherwise the spacers are a nice easy bolt on.