jcmseven
Veteran Member
Fellow Posters:
I am interested in adding some wheel weights to the rear wheels on my tractor (mid frame JD). I noticed on the JD website that the weights are only 55 pounds? This does not seem like it would be worth doing, unless they are plates that can be stacked. I also wondered if the steel weights would increase the likelihood of wheel rust. I wash my tractor often and always make a point of drying it well. The weights may block me from getting to the rim surfaces and I am slightly concerned moisture my "pool" back behind the weights. I already have the tires loaded, but with the slopes I work on, I would like to add a bit more wheel attached ballast. I am not (that) vain, but I would like for things to look good, so I would like to stick with JD weights. Any specific part numbers I need to look for? If I decide to do it, I want to make sure I order enough of the right thing. Thanks.
John M
I am interested in adding some wheel weights to the rear wheels on my tractor (mid frame JD). I noticed on the JD website that the weights are only 55 pounds? This does not seem like it would be worth doing, unless they are plates that can be stacked. I also wondered if the steel weights would increase the likelihood of wheel rust. I wash my tractor often and always make a point of drying it well. The weights may block me from getting to the rim surfaces and I am slightly concerned moisture my "pool" back behind the weights. I already have the tires loaded, but with the slopes I work on, I would like to add a bit more wheel attached ballast. I am not (that) vain, but I would like for things to look good, so I would like to stick with JD weights. Any specific part numbers I need to look for? If I decide to do it, I want to make sure I order enough of the right thing. Thanks.
John M