Which type rim?

[Jeff_G]

Getting good advise on the tire to rim sizing. Now that I know what size in looking around the Internet I see rims with welded loops. My rim was a "step" design with the bolts captured in the wheel.
Do I need new bolts with these type wheels? Will the welded loop wheels work or do I need the original type?
Anyone in SC have a good rim or any opinions on where to get a new one?

 

[old]

Sounds like you had what is called Hat rims on your tractor which means wither it had rims off some older tractor or you do not have what you think you have. The NAA was the last tractor from the factory that had Hat rims on it and those hat rims are easy to fix and there are a lot of people that wish they could find one that can be repaired. A number of years ago I sold a tractor to one of the guys on here and the rim have been repaired by filling in the hat area with cement

 

[Jeff_G]

OK so I do have hat rims, but my center wheel hub is different. Should I go with the welded loop rims? I' probably get new wheels and tires for the other side this summer. I am assuming my center wheels fit both types.

 

[Royse]

Either type rim will fit your centers.
Original hat rims are not available new AFAIK.

Standard 5/8 carriage bolts will work to bolt them together.
If you can get the old bolts out of the original rim, they may
work but many are in bad shape once you get them out.

Cheap rims are just that. Cheap.
But they've always worked for me.
Durability has yet to be determined.
I'm sure they won't compare with OEM.

 

[souNdguy]

ound hat centers or scalloped centers should work with the new loop style rims

 

[dmbinva]

Of you can get Titan rims, they are better than most I have seen

 

[Hobo,NC]

Hat and loop rims use a different length bolt.

Hat) #350719S8 5/8X18X2.282
Loop ) #370938S36 5/8X18X2 3/4 or 2X2.75

Google the # for price and availability.

 

[JBGOATS]

Jeff_G, I'm just outside of Holly Hill. If you email me, I can guide you to someone in Sumter that may be able to help.

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