My Friend, Arrabil

[Rob-D]

Commendable!

Rob

 

[RadarTech]

Arribil stopped by today to help me reverse the rear tires on my 4400. Well, he did most of the work, I operated the floor jack.
I'd like to thank Arrabil for his work...and his knowledge.

Good man, My friend!!! And thanks again!

Roy,
Please help me here...
why do you reverse the tires?

J

 

[RoyJackson]

Roy,
Please help me here...
why do you reverse the tires?

J

If the offset from the hub to the rim of the wheel is greater on the inside then the outer side, reversing can (and did, in my case) give you a wider stance, hence more stability.
In my case, Arrabil and I did it to increase the tire to fender clearance so I can install tire chains. Initially, I had about an inch clearance (not enough for chains). Now, it's about 4", which is plenty.

If your interested in doing this, measure the offset before you dismount the wheels. If it does turn out reversing is to your advantage and those tires are filled, make sure you're prepared for the weight (you bet they're heavy!!! Just ask Arrabil!). Also, reversing works if your tires are bi-directional. Turf tires (which I have) usually are. Ag (R-1's) and Industrials (R-4's) are usually unidirectional (traction when mounted in one direction only). Unidirectional tires will frequently have an arrow on the sidewall, so look for it. If your tires are unidirectional, you swap them side to side (left wheel goes on right hub, right wheel on left hub).
Again, make sure you are ready for the weight...have a buddy with you and cold beer ready for when the task is complete!

 

[arrabil]

The exit side of a tapped through hole isn't chamfered so the lead in for the first thread isn't there.

Thats true, I didn't think about that.

Again, make sure you are ready for the weight

I'm glad we didn't drop one of your tires. I don't know that we could have lifted it. Just shifting it in place to lineup the bolt holes took nearly everything I had.

 

[JDGreenGrass]

Curious to know how much a rear tire weighs.??

 

[oldnslo]

Curious to know how much a rear tire weighs.??

Depends on the size of tire and if it is filled with fluid or not.


18.4 x 38 band mount dul is to heavy for one person to lift.

15.5 x 38 band mount dual I lifted by myself when young and dumb.

The rear tires on my BX I can lift easily even in my advanced age and weakening state.

Roy

 

[arrabil]

Curious to know how much a rear tire weighs.??

According to RimGuard they weigh about 350 pounds. I think they are closer to 400 with the rim and a brand new tire.

 

[RadarTech]

I wonder how much a worn down tire is vs a new tire?
is it so slight that it does not matter?

J

 

[arrabil]

The lugs are about an inch high. There are a couple hundred lugs I'd guess. 10lbs maybe?

 

[RadarTech]

The lugs are about an inch high. There are a couple hundred lugs I'd guess. 10lbs maybe?

that means the weight is negligible for counter wieght then.. or is it?

J