Rear disk problem - fitting

TSSmith · Apr 16, 2011

I have new 10 x 24 six loop rims, these have wheel bolt centers 20.5" apart. My rear disks (8 bolt centers with 6 wheel bolts) only have a spread of 19" for the wheel bolt centers.
I cannot find rear disks listed anywhere with the dinensions I need and don"t want to start from blank plate.
Anyone know where these might be available. Thanks very much.

flying belgian · Apr 16, 2011

I'm sorry but I just don't understand your terminology. Start over and try again with different wording.

oleblu · Apr 16, 2011

Tell us what tractor you are working on. Some rims have an extra "step" that throws everything off. I'd look for the correct rims and use your original centers.

Tony in Mass. · Apr 16, 2011

I kinda think I know what you might have going on- but you have to give brand names here. I bet you bought MF/Ford rims, but these may not bolt up to IHC or case, on and on- wheel 'centers', you have to type out more info for us to help- or post a pic or 2...

Anonymous-0 · Apr 17, 2011

Google M.E. Miller tire, Wasseon (Ohio, I think) If they don't have what you want, they have pictures, and might clarify terminology.

TSSmith · Apr 17, 2011

Thanks very much for the replies. Photo attached this time. Right now I'm considering just taking 1/4" plate and fabricating a pair of adapter rings, which I"m sure would make restoration folks cringe but this is not for show. I never expected more than one size option (especially so close) on 6 lug 24" rims so I didn't know enough to carefully measure before buying new rims & tires. Photo too of the odd pair that was on there before, one clamp type and one "drilled' to fit.
I think Ferguson TO-35 tractors are supposed to have 28" rims so the rear disks on mine might be from almost anything.

Anonymous-0 · Apr 17, 2011

Looks kinda like what I was up against, last summer. Bought a pair of junkyard rims off'n a British leyland tractor, and tried to attach them to farmall centers, and half the holes disappeared! My solution, was to cut about 1/8" off'n each hole, on the center disc. Yours look a little more out than that, though. I'd cut all the holes into slots, then bolt up, and center on the rim, with a washer behind the center, then when you get it centered right, weld the washers to the center discs.

Tony in Mass. · Apr 17, 2011

Yep. you have the correct centers for a TO35, but you had rims with the clamps on a 'single ring deep dish rim'? I think that's what they call them. I call them industrial, 'cause you see them more on yellow masseys than farm models with the loops. Oh boy. Did you have the new tires mounted to these new rims? or just bought them that way? I would think about remounting those tires on the old rims if they aren't rotted out, a real shame, there are atleast 3 different 'right' 24" MF rims. I think if you are talented enough to make an adapter ring, go for it. But ask around and shop around for a set of- something- to get those tires on your center discs.... did you get them thru tucker tire? Can you call them and see if they would swap for a set of tires on YOUR style 24" rims????

TSSmith · Apr 18, 2011

The rims that came on the tractor were differnt types and widths, one 12" and one 14". The reason I bought rims & tires new was so I could mount fenders in a uniform manner and narrow the tractor a bit to squeeze through tighter spots. Adapter rings from plate with the loops set midway between the rear plate bolt holes looks like the easiest fix. I cut them out using a soft wire "compass" to guide the torch and they came out clean. Now the fun of drilling those 24 holes. Thanks.

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