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Bama Red
03-15-2001 07:40:43
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I'm currently searching for used tires for my '41 M. It has 13.6x38's on it and one has dry rotted and died. I've got a fella who has a matched pair of 15.5x38's at $20.00/ea. Will these fit my rims? Thanks!
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Haas
03-15-2001 13:21:27
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Re: Tires Rims in reply to Bama Red, 03-15-2001 07:40:43
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You need to check the size of your rims. They are probably 11 X 38. That is what most Ms have. Since others post that the 15.5 is the same as the old 13x38. If you have at least 11 inch rims, I think the tires will work. If you have 10 inch rims, which is entirely possible on a 41 model, I think tires that big might not work too well.
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Bama Binder
03-15-2001 12:30:41
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Re: Tires Rims in reply to Bama Red, 03-15-2001 07:40:43
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I have 15.5s on my Super H...they will fit the rims. They are a little big , but they don't look too funny. For $20 each, let me know where they are and I'll buy them as spares if you don't want them. Also yell at me if you see any H/M cultivators anywhere around Huntsville...BB
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Denny Frisk
03-15-2001 14:18:09
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Re: Re: Tires Rims in reply to Bama Binder, 03-15-2001 12:30:41
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WOW, That's some BIG rubber on a Super H.... Does It Float? hehehe.... A Buddy that just restored His Dad's '51 DC Case got NEW Firestone All Traction Field & Road tires, 12.4 X 38 4 ply's for about $300 installed. I didn't realize Firestone still made that size.
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Denny Frisk
03-16-2001 07:05:59
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Re: Re: Re: Tires Rims in reply to Denny Frisk, 03-15-2001 14:18:09
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The 12.4 X 38's were about $300 EACH, $600 for the pair. My Super H goes "Up-Hill" too with 6.00 X 16's on the frt. Doesn't look so bad with the loader. And the tires were only $5.00 each, They were "Run-Off's" from Farmall, Used as a spare inside the plant. Included the 8-bolt wheel too. It's amazing what You can make work, if the $$ is right.
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Dick Davis
03-16-2001 04:06:18
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Re: Re: Re: Tires Rims in reply to Denny Frisk, 03-15-2001 14:18:09
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$300 installed? Each? for the Pair?
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Bama Binder
03-15-2001 20:08:50
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Re: Re: Re: Tires Rims in reply to Denny Frisk, 03-15-2001 14:18:09
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Yup...I wish I could take credit for it, but the previous owner did it. What is really amazing are the fronts...7.50 X 15s...2 sizes over stock. It looks like it is permanently climbing a hill. He got em cheap no doubt. I can't wear them out fast enough so I can get some new ones....BB
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dross
03-15-2001 17:01:37
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Re: Re: Re: Tires Rims in reply to Denny Frisk, 03-15-2001 14:18:09
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I have an f-14 with 13.8's on it ( a joke from my dad) it not only floats anything over a 20 mph wind is dangerous. dave
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CNRed
03-15-2001 11:30:44
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Re: Tires Rims in reply to Bama Red, 03-15-2001 07:40:43
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Just for general interest, on page 24 of this months Antique Power magazine, there is an article on tire size
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Elden Denning
03-15-2001 11:06:03
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Re: Tires Rims in reply to Bama Red, 03-15-2001 07:40:43
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Hi 'Bama Red, Your '41 M has pretty narrow rims for 15.5-38 tires. The originals were 12-38's and a different profile tire, 15.5's came out about 1955 and were a new size then. 13-38's were the standard size for Super Ms and fit okay on the 12 inch rims late M's and Super's had. I never saw 15.5's on anything earlier than a 400 and they were mounted on a sort of special 14 inch rim. You can probably mount 15.5's on your M without too much trouble but they'll look kinda funny on your rims, if there're still the stock rims the tractor came with. Hope this makes sense and helps you.
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Denny Frisk
03-15-2001 09:06:50
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Re: Tires Rims in reply to Bama Red, 03-15-2001 07:40:43
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The 15.5 used to be the old 13 X 38. Your 13.6 X 38 used to be the 12 X 38. So in effect your stepping up one inch. For $20 If they're decent tires I'd go for it. Tractor will run a bit faster in each gear, maybe 3-4 percent. I'd use a clip-on air chuck when you air them up the first time. The narrow rim puts more stress on the steel wires inside the rubber tire bead. They could break & tire blow off the rim. You don't want to be around then.
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Phil Auten (TX)
03-15-2001 08:19:54
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Re: Tires Rims in reply to Bama Red, 03-15-2001 07:40:43
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Bama Red, The 15.5's will fit ok. If you have fenders, you might have to move the wheels out a bit to keep them from rubbing. Whereabouts in Al. are you. I grew up around B'ham and moved to Tx. back in '68. Phil
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