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Burl 
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 Topic: Wider tires for old B rims
Posted: 28 Jan 2020 at 5:33pm |
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After my failed attempt to put larger hubs on my D12 to use a little bit bigger tire,I went new route. I read here about taking auto rims and bolting them right on tractor . Dont care for the looks so, I had a pair of old B rims that were the riveted style (3in.). Knocked out rivets and center came out smooth. Went to local junkyard where they had hundreds of steel rims piled up. Picked out a pair of 1999 Ford Taurus spare tire rims(15x4 1/4) Cut the welds off and recovered the outer rim .The old B centers fit those outer rims like gloves on a rooster. I am old and slow but had 2 1/2 hours in whole project. Now ready for new 5.50 x 15 tires.
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Sugarmaker
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Posted: 28 Jan 2020 at 7:39pm |
Burl, That sounds like a project I would do! Custom rims! Nice. Any pictures? Regards, Chris
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D17 1958 (NFE), WD45 1954 (NFE), WD 1952 (NFE), WD 1950 (WFE), Allis F-40 forklift, Allis CA, Allis D14, Ford Jubilee, Many IH Cub Cadets, 32 Ford Dump, 65 Comet, 66 F100.
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Burl
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Posted: 28 Jan 2020 at 8:02pm |
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Going to prime & paint them tomorrow , will take some pics.
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Dick L
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Posted: 28 Jan 2020 at 8:24pm |
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A man after my heart! Spend some brain power rather than pocket book.
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Burl
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Posted: 28 Jan 2020 at 9:03pm |
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Only way that I know to play this game. Stuff just gets higher year to year !
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Sugarmaker
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Posted: 29 Jan 2020 at 8:34am |
I agree I try to do some project that require my labor so that the dollars can go somewhere else on the projects. Regards, Chris
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Burl
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Posted: 29 Jan 2020 at 4:17pm |
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Posted: 29 Jan 2020 at 4:27pm |
Burl, Thanks for the pictures of your rims! Looks factory new to me! I like that option for rusted out rims. Very nice D12 also! Regards, Chris
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exSW
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Posted: 29 Jan 2020 at 6:19pm |
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That is so smart. And looks great.
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Learning AC...slowly
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Burl
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Posted: 29 Jan 2020 at 7:09pm |
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The rivet style rims go a lot faster than getting apart those spot welded.
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jaybmiller
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Posted: 30 Jan 2020 at 6:25am |
new use for drink swizzle sticks or are they pickup sticks !!!! GREAT job, might be a niche money making part time job !!
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Burl
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Posted: 31 Jan 2020 at 8:08pm |
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Posted: 01 Feb 2020 at 9:32am |
Burl, Very nice D12 and backhoe combo! Looks too nice to go get dirty! The rims look awesome. Did you load the front tires too? Regards, Chris
Edited by Sugarmaker - 01 Feb 2020 at 9:32am
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Burl
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Posted: 01 Feb 2020 at 11:46am |
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Thanks-Only weight gain amounts to 27# a wheel.I dont think its worth the cost of antifreeze and mess for that amount. Looking for or making some wheel weights for now is todays plan !
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