Model S front rims

CZ · Jun 25, 2014

Hello out there! I am in need of a pair of pressed steel front rims for my 1943 Model S tractor. The tire stem hole on one of mine has rusted out badly and the other is probably not far behind. These are the 5 lug variety and presently have 6.00 X 16 tires on them. I would like a set of originals or if someone can tell me where I can get a set of new ones that look more or less like originals. Thanks in advance

Dutchman · Jun 25, 2014

Just an idea ... redrill the hole on a good spot on the rim , then put a washer {weld on } so the hole doesn't have sharp edges ... fill in the old hole and your ready to go ..
I have done this on a trailer rim and it last forever ...
make sure you measure the hole so you know how far from the edge to drill the new one ...

like I said just an idea ... mark

Don L. · Jun 25, 2014

Hello from Mn . All tin rims used on a S were 15 inch. There is a 16 inch Allis rim that fits, and thats may be what you have. 15 inch S tin rims are very hard to find. The Allis works fine and does the job.

Don L.

1031D · Jun 26, 2014

(quoted from post at 15:55:56 06/25/14) Hello out there! I am in need of a pair of pressed steel front rims for my 1943 Model S tractor. The tire stem hole on one of mine has rusted out badly and the other is probably not far behind. These are the 5 lug variety and presently have 6.00 X 16 tires on them. I would like a set of originals or if someone can tell me where I can get a set of new ones that look more or less like originals. Thanks in advance

I blast mine then bend up a 5/8 washer to fill in the rot role. Heat it and bend the last 1/4" or so on 2 sides at a 90 and weld it in! Does the trick everytime.

CZ · Jun 26, 2014

Thanks for all the ideas, the washer trick is a good one.
Don L. was the allis chalmers you were refering to one of the WC, WD, WD45 models? I see this website has a 16" rim that sounds right for that model Allie.

1031D · Jun 26, 2014

(quoted from post at 14:45:09 06/26/14) Thanks for all the ideas, the washer trick is a good one.
Don L. was the allis chalmers you were refering to one of the WC, WD, WD45 models? I see this website has a 16" rim that sounds right for that model Allie.

That is the rim you'd need.

CZ · Jun 26, 2014

Thank you again for the help. Further investigation
shows the rust on my rim is too bad to make a repair
worth while. I will go ahead and get the Allis
Chalmers rim.

Robert VanDenBrink · Jun 26, 2014

Where are you located? I have a pair that could possibly be reworked. They are not perfect. But are the right size 4.00 x15. Valve stem areas are good but there are other spots that will need patching. I am in michigan

BarryfromIA · Jun 27, 2014

I have a set of weights for the SC front wheels if you are interested. Barry,

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