Diamond tread fronts

I picked up a "like new" set of 16.5L-16.1 diamond tread tires, and I would like to put them on the front of my 7060. They did come with rims, but the offset is not correct for the 7060. The factory rims are sporting 11L-16's. I would guess that I am correct to assume that these diamond treads will not go onto the factory rims, will they....? Probably mostly due to the "point one" on the end of the size..? I have to wonder what was wrong with plain old 16? Why do they have to have 16.1? I guess that this is sort of a question/want ad. If my factory rims render useless, then I am in the hunt for a set of rims that will work. I just love the looks of those big ole diamond treads on the front end of the 7000 series, and am anxious to get them on. One of em on there now is about to blow anyhow. I'll post pictures when (or if) I get them on. Thanks, Darrel

I stumbled into a pair of 18.4 x 16.1 diamond treads from a MF 2745 a few years ago. Bolted right on to my 220.

darrel in ND wrote: Dave, I had a pretty good idea that every thing you said was probably going to be the response. Problem is, the center dish on the rims that these diamonds are on is almost centered. There is no offset in the dish either way. Also, the lug bolt holes only have tapers on one side, thus, the tapered lug wouldn't seat. Thanks, Darrel

Try a combine savage yard for a couple of Gleaner L/L2/L3 rear steer floaters (18.4-16.1) on 8 bolt rims. I have such a gleaner pair mounted on my 7060. These rims have a 4" inside & about 13" outside offset, which allows about 2" clearance from inner tire to tractor's steer spindle.

I have a set on the L2 that is being parted out, I will check and reply tomorrow.

AC7060IL wrote: I don't own a Gleaner L/L2/L3, so I don't know if their standard rear steer hubs are 6 or 8 bolt?? I've seen pictures in Norm's book where the Hydro-RearWheel-Assist steer axles had 8 bolt hubs. I'm assuming these HRWA axles were MudHog mfg? Maybe that's where mine came from?

If the wheels that the new tires are mounted on are the proper 8 hole pattern, just move the wheel centers. Not that much of a job, the centers are spot welded with probably a total of 8 welds that can be drilled out, then move center to desired location and reweld. 

cowkicker wrote: If the wheels that the new tires are mounted on are the proper 8 hole pattern, just move the wheel centers. Not that much of a job, the centers are spot welded with probably a total of 8 welds that can be drilled out, then move center to desired location and reweld.

That thought has crossed my mind. Wasn't sure if anyone has ever done that or not, or if it was do-able. Thanks, Darrel

I have no problems turning with the ones I have on the 7080.  I have really liked how smooth they ride.

darrel in ND wrote: cowkicker wrote: If the wheels that the new tires are mounted on are the proper 8 hole pattern, just move the wheel centers. Not that much of a job, the centers are spot welded with probably a total of 8 welds that can be drilled out, then move center to desired location and reweld.  That thought has crossed my mind. Wasn't sure if anyone has ever done that or not, or if it was do-able. Thanks, Darrel

Not a bad job at all, and be sure to use reinforcement rings with them! You can buy them aftermarket and they have tapered holes.

like LB...I had the diamond tread on my 7080 (rear Case/IH combine tires/wheels) and it rode better and no problem steering it.