Little Genius tail wheel ?'s with pics

Dean Olson · Oct 1, 2012

I'm replacing the tail wheel tire. It has a 3.5X12" 4 ply tire on it now that has rotted off.

I've searched the archives and get opinions on sizes 4x12 or 4.5x12.

What size tire & ply rating did IH ship on this plow?

Being I had to remove the bearing cap to get the tire off I decided to clean it all out and put fresh grease in. I noticed that the entire hub assembly moved back and forth on the axle about 1/2" to 3/4".

Is that normal?

uncle henry · Oct 1, 2012

i have a one bottom fix the play in the tail wheel with washer here is two pictures of the tire that came on mine i don't know if its right or wrong

mike1972chev · Oct 2, 2012

I think most guys are replacing them with either 12" boat trailer/SMALL equipment tires? (It is the same size as my concrete mixer tires.)

I dont think you will have much luck finding a direct replacement tire like that particular one.If you do,it will be "pricey"!!!!

robgIN · Oct 2, 2012

Miller tire has the correct size tire that looks like the one pictured, but it is pricey. I got a 4.00 - 12 at local tire dealer, they said the 3.50-12 was no longer available.

mkirsch · Oct 2, 2012

The "correct" tail wheel tire is a 3.50-12, smooth tread, beveled. Just like in the picture above.

Miller tire sells them, to the tune of $105. http://www.millertire.com/products/...nt-tires/3-50-12/3-50-12-firestone-plow-tire/

Most of these plows aren't worth $105.

A trailer tire works just as well. I got one at Harbor Freight It may not last as long, but you're also not plowing 50 acres every spring either. Just a few rounds to make a garden, or a few times up and back at a plow day.

Fritz Maurer · Oct 2, 2012

You can get a 6-12 garden tractor almost anywhere... many times for free. Got a cleated tire on mine. Now it looks like a European plow.

Mark-Mi · Oct 2, 2012

Miller Tire Wauseon Ohio sells the correct beveled tail wheel tire. But it is quite expensive.

MisterT · Oct 2, 2012

My #8 has the original steel tail wheel, and it will soon have the furrow and land wheels changed back to all steel. No more flat tires.

Little Genius tail wheel ?'s with pics

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