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wheel weights on a Ford 8N

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Dennis Fantl

12-24-2003 09:56:47




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I have a 51'8N with 11's on the rear and use chains for mud and snow. I am replacing rears with 12's(Firestones). Good choice? My chains will fit. Are chains okay to use? I bought a matching set of front and rear wheel weights that were mounted on an 8N. Should I have holes drilled in my wheels for the rear weights when I get the tires and add? How about the fronts? Will the front weights affect the steering? Any ideas on pros/cons of weights/chains/tires are appreciated. Thanks! Dennis in St. Louis

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RWK in WI

12-24-2003 16:08:46




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 Re: wheel weights on a Ford 8N in reply to Dennis Fantl, 12-24-2003 09:56:47  
The correct real wheel weights for the Ns are the pie weights which don't need any holes drilled in the wheel disks. Later tractors in the thousand series used full circle weights that had bolts through the wheel disks. Front wheel weights fit to the inside of the wheels with holes already in the Ford wheels.
Front weighs don't affect steering.
Weights increase traction but if you are running on ice you will still need chains to get good traction.
I hope this helps you.

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RWK in WI

12-24-2003 15:45:21




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 Re: wheel weights on a Ford 8N in reply to Dennis Fantl, 12-24-2003 09:56:47  
The correct real wheel weights for the Ns are the pie weights which don't need any holes drilled in the wheel disks. Later tractors in the thousand series used full circle weights that had bolts through the wheel disks. Front wheel weights fit to the inside of the wheels with holes already in the Ford wheels.
Front weighs don't affect steering.
Weights increase traction but if you are running on ice you will still need chains to get good traction.
I hope this helps you.

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Jim.UT

12-24-2003 12:08:52




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 Re: wheel weights on a Ford 8N in reply to Dennis Fantl, 12-24-2003 09:56:47  
One option you haven't mentioned is filling the tires with fluid. Doing that will add about 500 lbs per wheel on the rear. Pros to that are you get traction without the damage to concrete or asphalt caused by chains. Cons are depending on what kind of fluid you use, you could cause lots of corrosion damage to your rims.



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va pine knot

12-24-2003 20:00:02




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 Re: Re: wheel weights on a Ford 8N in reply to Jim.UT, 12-24-2003 12:08:52  
chains are good but be carefuly when operating around brush that has been cut or loose sticks will some times git caught in chains fly up and could cause injury to operator i have seen this happen good luck merry xmas to all



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Alvin n Ms.

12-26-2003 07:13:57




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 Re: Re: Re: wheel weights on a Ford 8N in reply to va pine knot, 12-24-2003 20:00:02  
Front end weights put more strain on steering compontants and the operator. If you used it for long hours you could tell. Filling with fluid is the a very good way to add weight, even in the front tires, and it gives the tractor a lower center of gravity. Just add enough antifreeze to keep from freezing solid or don't use while frozen.



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Gregg

01-04-2004 15:48:29




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: wheel weights on a Ford 8N in reply to Alvin n Ms., 12-26-2003 07:13:57  
In response to the liquid weight for any tires on any tractor, I use windshield wash antifreeze, cheap won't harm the rims or tires. Most tractor parts suppliers have adapters that screw on the valve stem, that allows you to fill with a garden hose and vent at the same time. Use one of those electric drill pumps.



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