314A restoration

[Gabe 10]

I’m currently restoring my wheelhorse 314A I’m looking to find rear tires 22-7.50-12 can’t seem to find new ones, can anyone guide me to other compatible sizes?

[ri702bill 8,588]

Check the width of your rims - a 22-8.50-12 should mount up fine. Check the recommended rim size with the Mfg'r first...

[Bill D 2,032]

4 hours ago, Gabe said:

I’m currently restoring my wheelhorse 314A I’m looking to find rear tires 22-7.50-12 can’t seem to find new ones, can anyone guide me to other compatible sizes?

Welcome!  I see you're a local.  If those tires aren't cracked I'd just polish them up and run them.  22x7.50-12 isn't made made anymore from what I understand.

[Gabe 10]

It may have some small ones, they still have some tread life, I was thinking about some agricultural tires as well. Thanks for the reply , I still have a ways to got , it all started by replacing a fuel line lol 

[Gabe 10]

5 hours ago, ri702bill said:

Check the width of your rims - a 22-8.50-12 should mount up fine. Check the recommended rim size with the Mfg'r first...

Ok , I did see the 8.50 on line, going. To see if I can find and agricultural tire size that fits also. 

[953 nut 56,254]

23 X 8.50 - 12 is a much more commonly available size.

 https://www.google.com/search?q=23+X+8.50+-+12+tires&rlz=1C1JZAP_enUS981US981&oq=23+X+8.50+-+12+tires&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOdIBCTIyMTMzajBqN6gCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

[ri702bill 8,588]

Just now, Gabe said:

Ok , I did see the 8.50 on line, going. To see if I can find and agricultural tire size that fits also. 

Be careful - ATV tires may BE listed as that size, but most likely be different in OD and width from your present tires.

[Gabe 10]

14 minutes ago, 953 nut said:

23 X 8.50 - 12 is a much more commonly available size.

 https://www.google.com/search?q=23+X+8.50+-+12+tires&rlz=1C1JZAP_enUS981US981&oq=23+X+8.50+-+12+tires&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOdIBCTIyMTMzajBqN6gCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

Thanks for the welcome and info. 

[c-series don 9,100]

23x8.50-12’s will work just fine. With the correct rim you could go as wide as a 23x10.50-12. 

[jay bee 912]

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[Ed Kennell 39,302]

to the  Gabe.

Those tires should clean up and look great with some tire shine.    Nice shop BTW.

[Bill D 2,032]

On 10/18/2024 at 8:01 AM, Gabe said:

It may have some small ones, they still have some tread life, I was thinking about some agricultural tires as well. Thanks for the reply , I still have a ways to got , it all started by replacing a fuel line lol 

If you're interested in a second project tractor send me a PM.

[Gabe 10]

Need to weld the mount points of the seat pan bar, slowing me down lol. 

[Gabe 10]

Well she is up and running, just have to order the decals, clean up the rear wheels and tires, attach my plow (need to get weights and chains though and a seat). I got an estimate of $200 to redo the factory seat. 

[Bar Nuthin 823]

2 hours ago, Gabe said:

I got an estimate of $200 to redo the factory seat. 

 

With the price of decent aftermarket seats , $200 isn't unreasonable at all.

[Gabe 10]

I agree, but not a comfortable lol. 

[kpinnc 12,862]

Your tractor looks to be off to a good start for sure. 

 

On your rear wheels: 23x8.50-12 will fit just fine. That size ag cleats look very good on a 300-series machine. You can also go as wide as 10.50 with turf tires. Ag tires on your 7.5 rims can be tricky due to the bars forcing all the flex to the sidewalls. 

 

The tires in the pic below are 10.50 turfs on 7.5 wide rims. 

 

 

[Brockport Bill 1,749]

fyi   -------- my wh original brochure from 1989 ----  shows the 312 having 22x9x12 - the 310 model had 22x8x12

[oliver2-44 9,930]

23 x 9.5 -12 will also work just fine on the original rims. I run that size with the original tire which were full size. With the new tires being one to two sizes undersize this size is the smallest I would go. 

Edited December 24, 2024 by oliver2-44

[Gabe 10]

Thanks for all the advice gents, @kpinnc what seat manufacturer is that, it looks comfortable. 

[peter lena 8,895]

@Gabe  nice set up you have there, was noticing all the opportunities you have to lay in a solid , 5/16  steel brake line or similar plastic fuel hose , secured into the upper inside frame bend , totally out of sight , and also removing a lot of fuel hose break down , debris , the end points to fuel tank / filter and  carb / filter could be clear vinyl , went after fuel hose breakdown  years ago , and changed over to STA BIL  in all my fuels , most interesting thing about  positive effects , is ZERO DEBRIS IN  FILTERS OR CARB BOWLS , NOTHING . figured that would be the true test to its effects , my fuel tanks are also clean / clear , like to experiment on chronic issues , my stand by generator also has   1, 1/2 oz of sta bil in the tank , clean / clear , sits for months , starts right up , zero rubber hose break down in filters . always look at a similar tear down stage , as a reference to what I have tried , experimented with problem area . have a good day , pete