Tires too wide

CharlesG · Apr 22, 2023

Would tires too wide for my JD M rims do this?

rustred · Apr 22, 2023

how wide is the rims? measure and post. and i dont think so.
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CharlesG · Apr 22, 2023

After I posted I thought I should post the width of the rims. (Duh) 8 inches.

Jim.ME · Apr 22, 2023

To me it looks like old age, much more than rim width, is causing your tires to look like that.

M-MAN · Apr 22, 2023

Mostly old age but they are 3 sizes to big for your wheels. A 12.4 works on a 10 in but is a little fat.

CharlesG · Apr 22, 2023

M-Man, I asked here first because most times its best to go to the oracle. After a little more searching it looks like 10s are the widest recommended for 8 rims so you are spot on. I suspect that under inflation also contributed.

rustred · Apr 22, 2023

maybe give us the story on this tractor. is this your tractor or just a pic.?

rrlund · Apr 23, 2023

Seems to me if they were crowned up, they would have worn off in the center, not either side of center.

CharlesG · Apr 23, 2023

My tractor. I acquired it a month ago. Im in the process of giving it a haircut and a shave. No total body makeover. It runs good with no smoke, has minor leaks here and there, but the metal is straight.

CharlesG · Apr 23, 2023

Only if the air pressure was high. Just like old bias ply car tires, if the pressure was low the outer edges wore out faster. To high and the inside wore.

rrlund · Apr 23, 2023

What's the question then, should you put 12.4 on it again? Or just wondering if the width was the only cause? If you're asking if you should put 12.4 on it again, obviously you can, but I wouldn't if you can get 9.5 or 11.2.

CharlesG · Apr 23, 2023

Requested by rustred.

RLA · Apr 24, 2023

In my opinion the tire were donated to the M & they came off the frt of a 4wd tractor.. But 12.4 are too big for a Little M.

Watthour · Apr 24, 2023

I swapped 10-24s (11.2-24) onto my '48 M. They fit just fine. 12-24s (13.2-24) will probably be really stretched in those wheels.

http://www.wwdsltd.com/files/1948DeereMRetiring.jpg

CharlesG · Apr 25, 2023

Thanks for all the help. I think Im going with 8.3s or 9.5s since this is just going to be a play with the grandkids tractor. Thanks again. Charles

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