861 rims

[patstick]

Im sorry if this a stupid question but are the aftermarket rims as good as the oem rims? I cant source any oem rims near me. TIA

 

[shaun wallace]

What rims are you meaning ? 6 loop or P/A ? There are no new oem.

 

[patstick]

The 6 loop

 

[Dean]

The 6 loop

Most likely, the OEM 6-loop rims were made for Ford by Kelsey Hayes. Doubt if Ford/NH/CNH has sold any Kelsey Hayes 6-loop tractor rims for 40+ years.

Who knows who makes the currently available 6-loop rims but most likely all are of similar quality.

 

[shaun wallace]

I bought a new one month or so back not for a Ford that had Titen/EWC stamped on it. It was a lot heavier than other rim witch was original.

 

[MarkB_MI]

I replaced my rotted-out rims with aftermarket ones from Miller Tire. I have no complaints with them. Are they made to the same standards as the OEM rims were built to sixty years ago? Probably not. But they hold air, which is good 'nuff. I did have to paint them to match the original color.

Miller claims their rims are made in the USA.

6-loop rims from M. E. Miller

 

[patstick]

I bought a new one month or so back not for a Ford that had Titen/EWC stamped on it. It was a lot heavier than other rim witch was original.

ECWcis the electric wagon compan, they were used in the 70’s i belive, no longer in businees, ill keep looking for a good used one

 

[showcrop]

If there really ever was such a thing as "aftermarket" rims, and if anyone measured a .01 difference between it and supposed OEM in thickness, it would have been publicized to the point that everyone with any interest would have known about it, and it would be all over the 'net within a month of the 'net getting started.

 

[BarnyardEngineering]

ECWcis the electric wagon compan, they were used in the 70’s i belive, no longer in businees, ill keep looking for a good used one

Titan *IS* in business, and they purchased the wheel operations of Electric Wheel Company.

Don't stop looking for a good used one but don't discount new rims. Sooner or later you'll run out of time or patience, and if you haven't found a used one yet, you'll have to break down and buy a new rim.

 

[sandcastle1]

I bought a pair of the Miller rims about 12 years ago, they have worked just perfectly. They are on a JD 2350, they replaced what was there.

 

[moresmoke]

New rims will be made by Titan/EWC or Unverferth Mfg. Many ag dealers sell one or both brands. A new rim will be heavier than an OEM as they are used on the front of newer heavier tractors often with loaders on them.

May need to check with sales at a dealer instead of parts as wheels are often sold as wholegoods.

 

[patstick]

New rims will be made by Titan/EWC or Unverferth Mfg. Many ag dealers sell one or both brands. A new rim will be heavier than an OEM as they are used on the front of newer heavier tractors often with loaders on them.

May need to check with sales at a dealer instead of parts as wheels are often sold as wholegoods.

Thanks, i dont have dealer near by, you dont happen to have part number? Or do i just look for a 12x28 rim? Tia

 

[BarnyardEngineering]

Thanks, i dont have dealer near by, you dont happen to have part number? Or do i just look for a 12x28 rim? Tia

Search "12x28 6 loop tractor rim" on google. Lots of options <$200 and some even include free shipping.

Locally you would get the rim through a tire shop, not the dealer, unless you're masochistic and really aren't all that attached to the cash in your pocket.

 

[patstick]

Search "12x28 6 loop tractor rim" on google. Lots of options <$200 and some even include free shipping.

Locally you would get the rim through a tire shop, not the dealer, unless you're masochistic and really aren't all that attached to the cash in your pocket.

Yeah i called the dealer $800 lol, im gonna reach out to my tire shop thanks!

 

[showcrop]

Yeah i called the dealer $800 lol, im gonna reach out to my tire shop thanks!

I go to my local "Pete's" tire store they do mostly truck business. You may be able to order your rims on a "stock" order which they probably place every-other month with the wheel manufacturer. You can save a lot on shipping compared to a special order.

 

[da.bees]

I wonder if wheels are interchangeable between some tractor colors. That would sure make it easier to find used ones.

 

[shaun wallace]

Wal mart has them, have to order.

 

[pomester]

Im sorry if this a stupid question but are the aftermarket rims as good as the oem rims? I cant source any oem rims near me. TIA

I purchased new rims for my 4500 ford from my ag tire service/dealer. No complaints. They came within a week and there was no freight charge because they came in with their weekly delivery. Unless you are going to deal with dismounting/mounting and all that is associated with that, the shop that will do the service is the place to start. As I recall, they were quite competitive on price and the 'no freight' made them the best deal by far.

 

[patstick]

Agree, mine look like your old ones, do you know what brand the new ones are?

 

[pomester]

Agree, mine look like your old ones, do you know what brand the new ones are?

Don't know the manufacturer.