Front Wheel Question

[jdaugh]

I have a "48 8N. Cactus & mesquite thorns are constantly causing me flats. Bummer.

I"m going to mount steel belted radials in the front. When I go to the junkyard to pick up some used rims, what should I tell the guy I"m looking for? I.e, what size wheel, or what"s a common vehicle they"ll interchange with?

Thanks for your help. This site is awesome!

James
Abilene, TX

 

[jimNCal]

Forget the radials. Just take the fronts to a GOOD forklift repair shop and have them solid rubber filled. They fill with a liquid/foam that solidifies to a minimally flexible material and you'll NEVER have to worry about another flat. EVER.
I have ALL of the small tires on my place done that way before I even bring them home. Wagons, handtrucks, wheelbarrows, riding mower, tractor fronts, etc. BEST dollars I've ever spent on my equipment.

 

[souNdguy]

another option is to boot the casings.. or use that roll in booting that bike tires do.

don't bother finding a 'car rim.. use your tractor rim.. 16" auto tires mount onthem just fine.. just keep the tube.. etc.

soundguy

 

[wildhorse2k]

Hi James--

I had the same problem only my flats were from Hedge and Locust trees. I found a couple 12 ply tires on 16" wheels at the junk yard and made some adapters for the rims out of 3/16 plate . total cost $24
post on front tires

 

[jdaugh]

All great suggestions, guys. I really appreciate it.

It didn't occur to me run radials with tubes. That'd definitely be the cheapest fix. Although...that foam sounds like what I need. Comes down to what I can afford, just like everything else....

Thanks again for your time. I'll be up and runnin again in no time!

Cheers,
James