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Chris Cash

09-11-2006 09:59:49




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Has anyone ever welded up and redrilled a set of rims? I know they are steel so I know they can be welded. The problem is that I can't find an abundance of turf tires that will fit on a 10"x28" rim (factory for my TE-20). A guy that lives in north Georgia has a complete set of turf tires and rims off a Massey Ferguson 245 for $250. The problem is that my bolt spacing is 8x5/16 and the 245 is 8x1/4.

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Island A

09-11-2006 13:14:04




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 Re: Rim modification in reply to Chris Cash, 09-11-2006 09:59:49  
Just bore out the holes in the rims 3/16. They'll fit. Chances are they will fit as is anyway, can't see those tractors having different bolt patterns.

Dave



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Ken Combs

09-11-2006 13:11:21




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 Re: Rim modification in reply to Chris Cash, 09-11-2006 09:59:49  
I have done something similar several times. Just completed a set for a little Mitsubishi, redrilled a set of John Deere wheels, worked fine. Reinforcement or welding the old set closed isn't needed. Just offset the new set so that they fall 1/2 way between the old ones. You wind up with twice as many holes but it has not been a problem for me.

Several companies make and sell dual pattern (5 on 4.5 and 5 on 4.75) wheels for cars and pickups. They are a lot thinner metal and have much higher cornering forces and last ok.

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jmixigo

09-11-2006 11:47:25




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 Re: Rim modification in reply to Chris Cash, 09-11-2006 09:59:49  
Yoy can make em work, but try the easy stuff first.
Try to see if you measureing may be a mite off.
Maybe your centers would fit those rims.
With everything in hand you'll see if hole enlargement might do it.
I may be wrong but I think the hub bolt pattern is the same on both tractors.



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Chris Cash

09-11-2006 11:56:51




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 Re: Rim modification in reply to jmixigo, 09-11-2006 11:47:25  
It would be great if it turns out that the pattern is the same. I'm just looking at worst case sinario. $250 seems like a great deal after i've priced new plus shipping.



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RAB

09-11-2006 11:30:13




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 Re: Rim modification in reply to Chris Cash, 09-11-2006 09:59:49  
Is this spacing or just size?
Drill new holes and weld up old ones is best and easiest, I would think.
RAB



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Chris Cash

09-11-2006 11:53:38




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 Re: Rim modification in reply to RAB, 09-11-2006 11:30:13  
I had thought about taking a 3/16 plate and welding it to the outside of the rim. Then fill in the old lug holes with weld like really big spot welds. Then grind them down smooth and drill the new ones. I figure if I did like a doughnut plate and made the hub hole larger than that on the rim I could run one bead on the inside if the plate and one on the outside coupled with the lug hole welds. I'm not going to fill the tires with water. I just want a set of turf wheels so I can mow grass. All of my property is flat so traction isn't a factor. Do you think this idea would be O.K.?

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jmixigo

09-11-2006 17:57:17




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 Re: Rim modification in reply to Chris Cash, 09-11-2006 11:53:38  
Don't make it harder than it has to be.
If you HAVE to drill to makem fit- just drill.
Welding up holes, reinforcing plates, etc. just complicate a simple job.
High speed wobble, and centrifugal destruction is not an issue at tractoring speeds.



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RAB

09-11-2006 12:29:35




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 Re: Rim modification in reply to Chris Cash, 09-11-2006 11:53:38  
The point I was trying to make was to put new holes in the existing steel of the centres as far as possible. Not welding then redrilling in welded areas. Any weld porosity can lead to cracks and drilling through slag from stick welding a) blunts the drill, b) can make accurate drilling difficult an c) the deposited metal may be very hard to drill.
Regards, RAB



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