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Four-bolt hub Conversion...

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I'm debating whether or not to upgrade to the four-bolt hub on my C165.  I have a swept axle up front with 16 6.50-8 ags up front and I'm considering this upgrade to make wheel swaps much easier.  So, to those of you whom have went with this swap, will the offset of the 18-8.50-8 tires and rims stick out farther than the rear?  Right now I have 1.5" wheel spacers on the rear end to make both axles have the same tread width.  The rims that I am looking at are ones found on a golf cart as I can get them with almost new tires for $10 a piece although I'm considering upgrading to four or six ply ribbed tires later on and loading them for extra weight and traction.  My only concerns are the clearances between the rim/tire against the axle and the front end having a wider track than the rear; I'm not concerned about the diameter of the tires.  Any thoughts or tips are appreciated!

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Thor27    767

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Yes, It will be wider. I've had mine mocked up with that combination (also a black hood with a swept axle) And they were 42"ish wide, they also won't clear the tie rod require a spacer.  

 

I have 10.5" wide rear wheels made from blanks with 26-12x12's so I'm not sure how wide yours is in the back. Measuring out from frame rail it's just over 17" to the edge of tread on the front wheels. 

 

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Thor,

   Thanks for the pictures! bds1984 asked a question I have wondered about.Like him I found 4 18x8.50 x16 inch golf cart tires and rims.For the price they are hard to beat.I like the idea of  larger tires for loader service in soft ground.Would you let us know the brand of ags on the rear.They look like Carlisles.Thanks again for you post.Your horse looks so good unpainted I would think about clear coating the bare metal.Kinda reminds me of the bare metal WW2 aircraft.JimAnderson

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Thor27    767

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Thanks Jim, They are the Carlisle tru power.  Really wanted the firestones,but I  just couldn't justify the price difference.

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fireman    1,021

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Check out my thread here on Redsquare. I did the conversion to bolt on rim front hubs.  Don't know about the spacing issue as for my application my rear distance was decided once I had the front set. It might give you an idea how to do it though. Scroll down towards the bottom of the page. 

 

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Rexemouse    88

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I did this on my 520 front. I created a pretty detailed write up. Maybe this will help you...

-justin

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