Snoopy11 5,714 #51 Posted October 15, 2021 But, I am thinking... since I only need a certain amount of spacing... maybe buying something like this and drilling it myself... 35$... https://www.millertire.com/products/wheels/parts/spacers/1-2-wheel-spacer-1-pair/ Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,605 #52 Posted October 15, 2021 I still think I'd change over to the 5 lug hubs while I had the chance especially given consideration to how powerful that particular piece of machinery is. You've got three studs at 3/8 inch versus five studs at 7/16 in. Or... Keeping in mind I do understand and agree that you want to use your own stuff if you can, I'd be a lot more prone to measuring out exactly what I NEED and trying to maybe use those half inch thick machine bushings. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,605 #53 Posted October 15, 2021 1 minute ago, Snoopy11 said: But, I am thinking... since I only need a certain amount of spacing... maybe buying something like this and drilling it myself... 35$... I do that before I spent $130 for sure Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #54 Posted October 15, 2021 1 minute ago, ebinmaine said: I still think I'd change over to the 5 lug hubs while I had the chance especially given consideration to how powerful that particular piece of machinery is. You've got three studs at 3/8 inch versus five studs at 7/16 in. Or... Keeping in mind I do understand and agree that you want to use your own stuff if you can, I'd be a lot more prone to measuring out exactly what I NEED and trying to maybe use those half inch thick machine bushings. Yep, still thinking about that bushing idea... seems like that might be my best bet... Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,605 #55 Posted October 15, 2021 1 minute ago, Snoopy11 said: Yep, still thinking about that bushing idea... seems like that might be my best bet... Don It would be your least expensive way to do it. I don't know for sure that it would be your BEST bet. If you really want to use your own hubs and wheels and still spend the least amount of possible I think your best bet is going to get a solid ring somehow. A solid ring of metal is going to be much much less prone to moving around than 3 little pieces. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #57 Posted October 15, 2021 Be nice if something like this would work... Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #58 Posted October 15, 2021 Also thinking I can make my own... Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,618 #59 Posted October 15, 2021 5 minutes ago, Snoopy11 said: Be nice if something like this would work... Don That’s what you need if they are made of aluminum or steel . What’s your center to center for bolt holes and the through hole diameter ? Find a shop with a cnc plasma table or laser if you just want a spacer made . I’m sure there’s something close to you . My son’s table will cut up to 3/8” steel if he’d ever use it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #60 Posted October 15, 2021 3 minutes ago, ACman said: What’s your center to center for bolt holes and the through hole diameter The lugs are 3 inches apart, with the center hole being 2-1/2 inches... I ain't good at Millimeters... Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,618 #61 Posted October 15, 2021 Ask your local metal supplier if they know of someone . My supplier has a table on site . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,277 #62 Posted October 15, 2021 https://www.uswheeladapters.com/shop/5x4-5-1-2-wheel-spacers/ you need regular 5-4.5 spacers with 3 studs Not only the bolts, but mainly the round middle circle on the hubs keeps the wheel central. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,605 #63 Posted October 15, 2021 3 minutes ago, Maxwell-8 said: Not only the bolts, but mainly the round middle circle on the hubs keeps the wheel central I have to respectfully disagree that the center hole has anything to do with keeping the wheel aligned other than while you are trying to bolt it up. I've run quite a good many sets of Wheels on different vehicles over the years where the center hole was substantially larger than the lineup hole on the vehicle. It occasionally presents a challenge trying to make sure all of the 5, 6 or even 8 lug nuts are properly seated. Once all the lug nuts are in place, the center hole has no holding power on Wheel position. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,277 #64 Posted October 15, 2021 4 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: I have to respectfully disagree that the center hole has anything to do with keeping the wheel aligned other than while you are trying to bolt it up. I've run quite a good many sets of Wheels on different vehicles over the years where the center hole was substantially larger than the lineup hole on the vehicle. It occasionally presents a challenge trying to make sure all of the 5, 6 or even 8 lug nuts are properly seated. Once all the lug nuts are in place, the center hole has no holding power on Wheel position. I wouldn't trust on bolts alone on spacers, for sure not these spacers: 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,741 #65 Posted October 15, 2021 How many Horsepower are you putting through this setup??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #66 Posted October 15, 2021 I pretty sure Cub cadet doesn't have a centering "thingy" on their hubs. Just the lugs. And that's what most of the pullers are using... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #67 Posted October 15, 2021 42 minutes ago, pfrederi said: How many Horsepower are you putting through this setup??? 51 at 7,500 rpm... Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #68 Posted October 15, 2021 1 hour ago, ACman said: Ask your local metal supplier if they know of someone . My supplier has a table on site . My neighbor owns a tool and die shop... might ask him to do some work for me...! Don 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #69 Posted October 16, 2021 (edited) Whatchyall think about 6061 aluminum for making some 1 inch spacers out of? Don Edited October 16, 2021 by Snoopy11 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,016 #70 Posted October 16, 2021 57 minutes ago, Snoopy11 said: Whatchyall think about 6061 aluminum for making some 1 inch spacers out of? 6061 will be fine for a spacer. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,016 #71 Posted October 16, 2021 9 hours ago, Snoopy11 said: I welcome more of your thoughts... if you have anything else that you would like to add here! Don Dang it. I just wrote a long reply, but my tablet sneezed and it disappeared. Short answer - I don't think those spacers in the picture would provide proper support for the wheel, which could result in broken spacers or cracks in the wheel. If the ATV guys are having good luck with them, fine. Personally, I would not use them. In my opinion, the best wheel spacer is a plate with the desired thickness and a matching O.D. to the flange on the hub. Steel bushing type spacers should be OK, provided that the O.D. of the bushings is large enough to support the mount pads on the wheel. Bushing type spacers would work better on 5 or 6 lug wheels than on 3 lug wheels, as they would support more of the wheel. If your wheels have conical nut seats, the lug nuts will center the wheel accurately enough for use on a garden tractor. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,235 #72 Posted October 16, 2021 1 hour ago, 8ntruck said: ... If your wheels have conical nut seats, the lug nuts will center the wheel accurately enough for use on a garden tractor. Yes, I agree. At garden tractor speed, a slightly off-center wheel is undetectable! Not a WH, but FWIW my Snapper rear-engine rider has 3-bolt rear hubs with no centering flange. Holes in the wheels don't have conical seats, either, but the shanks of the lug bolts have no thread for the last 3/16" under the cap so the bolts are very snug in the wheels' bolt holes. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronhatch 406 #73 Posted October 16, 2021 How about thinking outside the box and try cable chains? Much less clearance would be required. That's why I use them on my modified 867 WH. They work great! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,666 #74 Posted October 16, 2021 On 10/14/2021 at 8:03 PM, Snoopy11 said: Here is an old picture, just in case you guys need to verify the three bolt triangle... Don Check the bolts on that wheel they look to be equally space. The round hoods use the standard 12" wheel 5 holes on 4.5" circle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,666 #75 Posted October 16, 2021 On 10/14/2021 at 8:03 PM, Snoopy11 said: Here is an old picture, just in case you guys need to verify the three bolt triangle... Don Check the bolts on that wheel they look to be equally space. The round hoods use the standard 12" wheel 5 holes on 4.5" circle. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
