NHmitch
Platinum Member
There was a thread on here last summer about replacement rims for the Bolens Series/Iseki TX series front and rear rims. Right about the same time, I accidentally cracked my right front rim when I replaced my tire while not using a torque wrench. (I have since bought one, and I use it religiously). I had a very hard time finding the correct front rims, and I had to do a ton of research. What I found was that the rims are the same side as a particular Kubota rim. This is probably because both tractors are produced in Japan, and 30 years ago, they probably shared parts suppliers. The rims fit perfectly, however when I had the tire mounted , I discovered that the rim actually sits about 2 inches farther out than the original rim. This is allright with me, because it actually offers more stability and widens the front footprint of the tractor. The rims are Kubota part #70000-00024. Just about any Kubota dealer can order them, and with a bit of white paint, you are all set. They are also a touch thicker than the original, but only by a few mm.
This is the new rim:
This is the new rim, and the 2 inch distance it extends, and below is the original OEM rim that is closer to the tractor.
This is the new rim:
This is the new rim, and the 2 inch distance it extends, and below is the original OEM rim that is closer to the tractor.