Easiest way to reverse tire threads on a H

Spring Ridge Farm 1898 · Apr 29, 2009

I will be using my Farmall H for pulling and will need to frequently reverse the threads on the rear tires.

My question is which method would be easier to do this.

Loosen the two wheel clamps and slide the wheel assembly off the axles and switch or loosen the 6 clamps on each rim and then reverse the tire?

Thanks in advance for your answers/input.

ScottyHOMeY · Apr 29, 2009

If width of tread is a consideration, and it's going to be the same width with both tread directions, and you can achieve that width with the lugs on the rims to the outside of the wheel, then I should think it would obviously be easier to lift the rear end and roll your tires and rims from one side to the other and bolt them back up.

That's not to say it would be easy if the tires are loaded. They will be heavy, maybe too heavy to handle by hand, but it's got to be easier than unclamping axles and moving wheels (and I assume wheel weights) and all.

Andre1 · Apr 29, 2009

Why do you need to turn the tread around,for pulling, what do you use te tractor for when not pulling, or do you pull a lot backing up.

Larry W Blum Jr · Apr 29, 2009

(quoted from post at 08:26:07 04/29/09)
Why do you need to turn the tread around,for pulling, what do you use te tractor for when not pulling, or do you pull a lot backing up.

Andre,

From the pictures I've seen, when pulling on paved surfaces most pullers reverse the tread I assume for better traction. When pulling on dirt the tread is the normal way. Of course, you tractor pullers please chime in and correct me if I'm wrong.

Spring Ridge Farm 1898 · Apr 29, 2009

Additional Information:
I am new to tractor pulling and have been told that for pulling on clay/dirt the threads would be facing in the "normal" direction (the "V" point of the lugs facing forward) and for pulling on blacktop the threads would work best if on backwards (the "V" point of the lugs facing towards the rear of the tractor. Also width is not a factor. The tractor is only used for tractor pulls. Thanks again.

Andre1 · Apr 29, 2009

OK, I never pulled on pavement before, but I guess that could true. I've seen a fellow turn his around on dirt one time thought he would get better traction, he got the slack out of the chain and spun out.

sflem849 · Apr 29, 2009

You are correct. You want the TREAD facing backwards for pulling on asphalt/concrete for two reasons. The first is better traction. The second reason is that it sharpens the lugs. This is important when you go back to pulling on dirt.
I have never taken just the rim off (while on the tractor), everytime I do it I swap the centers and all. It is simple. After you get your axle shafts cleaned up you can do it in about a half hour, maybe less! They aren't too heavy at all. BUT, if they are loaded you will kill yourself. If you start to lose one just let it hit the ground and pick it back up. It is too dangerous to try to save one from falling.

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