Nice way to convert 34 to 38 rims

toolz

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I like the old Wheatland tractors (Case 900, MM Gvi, JD 820/830, etc.) and lots of them came with 18.4-34 rears with drop centers. I can't justify new tires, and the size is getting hard to find used. Also, the class I pull in requires cast centers, but 38" rubber would work better. I fell in to an easy way to change over- these wheels came on a 4755 Deere, and the inside diameter of the bolt flange fits exactly on the centers for 34" wheels. Just had to weld on some 2.5x2.5 1/4 wall tubing for spacers, and bolt them on. Also had to weld on a drive lug. The top pictures show 16x38 rims with 18.4-38 tires mounted on a 900 Case. I bought the wheels for next to nothing, and with a few hours cutting and welding, they were on. I even used tubeless tires. The bottom pictures are 18x38 rims I picked up today for the same purpose. I think you could even get by without welding the spacers, but it made me feel better to do it. The rims are real common- came on a lot of JD's, and maybe some other brands, also. Just seemed like a good way to do it.
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TOOLZ. Like the man said"Necessity is the mother of invention" or something like that.Bet you will find out that information will be used by someone else that needs a set up like that. Shared information is what it's all about.
Thanks for posting. LOU
 
Most every tractor rim shop has stock wheels to fit 38" tires on 34" wheel centers. Of course they do want money for them.

Gerald J.
 
That's true, but they are expensive, and not very common for drop-center type. Double bevel are easy to find.
 

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