Wider wheels on a G

[MuddyBoots83]

I am in the process of restoring a 1953 John Deere G, and I am wanting to put wider wheels on the back. I am going to use the tractor for shows and farmstock pulling, and I was trying to decide between a 13.6 on a 12" wheel or a 15.5 on a 14" wheel. I want a good offset and dished out wheel, but I can't decide. Does anyone have pics of a wider wheel on a G or maybe an A? Any help is appreciated.

 

[DIESELMAN]

well with out looking at a picture... but for pulling a 14.9 38 normally does better then the 15.5 but even better is a 16.9 i have on my 730 diesel... the 15.5's are too flat they dont have a side wall to ripple as you would like in pulling... so i suggest you stick to a 14.9 or a 16.9 would look so good.... thanks dieselman

 

[The JD Workmen]

rember a JD G does not have a low creeper gear so running 16.9 is going to be a power issue on a stock G since a 16.9 is a taller tirer. we currently run 13. 6 on our g and most of the time spin out first on a transfer sled

 

[JohnDeere2Cylinder]

18.4 x 38 on JD G

 

[Christopher S.]

Wow Jon, when did you pick up the computer skill, uploading pictures and all. Maybe its about time you trade in those wrenches for a mouse and keyboard

 

[almrm]

I have 15.5s on my A. The additional width on the 14" rim is all on the inside so the wheel to rim appearance looks stock on the outside if the cast centers are installed dished inward (the more common setting). The tractor is narrow enough to ride on a non deck over trailer despite the wide wheels and rims. On the dark side, I will need to pull the rim and tire next time I need to take the pulley off. I did jump to 6.00 16 on the front for a more balanced look.

Mark

 

[The JD Workmen]

Hay it only took me 20 min to figure it out and someone has to fix what you brake lol.

 

[MuddyBoots83]

I appreciate the pics from everyone. The reason I was gonna stay with the 13.6s or 15.5s was because of the tire height, and power issues. The tractor is going to have just a few things done to it performance wise, and we can't run any bigger than a 15.5 in our farmstock classes. So I was just curious as to what yall thought. Also where is a good place to get a 14" wheel for a G?

 

[Mike N Mo]

Miller Tire has new 14" ones @ $280/ea. I've never dealt there, but never heard anything bad about them. Don't know where to send you for used one, possibly Polks in Indiana, Mcgrew Tractor Parts in Indiana, or Denglers in Ohio. I'go with 14.9's or 15.5's over the 13.6's any day for a tractor the size of a G. Mike
Miller Tire

 

[PBrowning]

Here is an excerpt from the JD-H Restoration Guide, Vendor Appendix -- gives a few choices for tires and rims. (PatB)
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Tires and Replacement Rims

Cross Manufacturing, 301 Main Street, Asbury MO 64832, (417) 842-3405 (rims)
M.E. Miller Tire Company, Wauseon OH 43567, (419) 335-7010, www.millertire.com (tires and rims)
Nebraska Tire, Firth NE, (800) 234-5242, www.nebraskatire.com
Tucker's Tire Co., Dyersburg TN, (888) 248-7146 or (731) 285-8520, www.tuckertire.com
Wilson Farms, Fredericktown OH 43019, (740) 694-5071 (rims)
Wilson Tires, 5861 State Route 656, Marengo OH 43334, (740) 625-6894 (tires & rims)
Your local Firestone or Goodyear Tire store, of tire outlet stores

 

[MuddyBoots83]

Thanks everyone, I will look into them. Anybody else have some A or G pics with wider wheels?