New member wanting advice on Yanmar tractors.

[kenmac]

years ago,, people were talking about a company that made wheels at a reasonable cost...Some may have even had wheels made by the company...I believe the company was Hey Wheel ? I have no idea of the cost ,or if they are still in business

 

[Jtullis13]

Thanks Ken

 

[California]

years ago,, ... Hey Wheel ? I have no idea of the cost ,or if they are still in business

I remember Hayes Wheels too. A nationwide chain of wheel specialists. There was a shop near me. They could fabricate anything you want from their stock of rims and separate centers.

Looks like they got gobbled up in the mergers & acquisitions tide a few years ago. I expect they are mostly an OEM supplier today.

Wheelmaker Hayes Lemmerz Bought for $725 Million

 

[284 International]

Hey Wheel out of Kansas has made oddball stuff for a friend before. The quality was excellent and the delivery time was quick. HEY WHEEL HOME-WHEELS, RIMS, AIRCRAFT TIRES FOR AG USE They will do virtually anything, even if it isn't listed on their website. Another choice would be to buy an adapter plate to take some other bolt pattern or hub size if you can find a well-priced set of rims and tires. An example would be this company: Online Adapter Quote. I have never done business with them. I know the owner of this place: 6 Lug Adapters : Tire Shop Supplies, Shop tools, wheel adapters and more but have never had any adapters made by them, either. They may be willing to take custom orders. The adapters are roughly 1.5" thick, which wouldn't be obtrusive on the rear, but may be enough different to affect the driveability if mounted on the front.

There are multiple options, it will merely be a matter of balancing headaches, time, money, and creativity to come up with an optimal solution.

 

[kenmac]

another thought.. In my previous life, I owned a drag race car.. I used front rotors off a ford pinto.. I took the rotors to a local machine shop and had them weld up the original stud holes ,and re-drill the rotors to fit my front wheels
If you know of a machine shop in your area, talk to them ,and see if this is something they could do for ya B-4 you purchase wheels

 

[Jtullis13]

Thanks for everyone's great ideas!! I'm going to check into all of them and see what would be the best route to take.

 

[Jtullis13]

Well I have found a set of rear wheels with new tires mounted already. The bolt pattern is not correct & the pilot hole is 1.25" to big. But I think this should work. Any thoughts? I can get them for $550. Also I,had my Ags filled today with Rim Guard today too. It was cheaper to have the guy come to me than for me to take it somewhere to have it done. It added approximately 490 plus pounds to my 2210d. Will let everyone know how works for me.

 

[kenmac]

well, If the center hole is too big, and the bolt pattern is off..They would be worth nothing to me.. Now ,if you have talked to someone (machine shop) that can weld them up ,and re drill them to fit at a reasonable price,, then they might be worth it

 

[Jtullis13]

Yep Kenmac I have a buddy that can do that. That's the only reason I thought about getting them.

 

[kenmac]

Yep Kenmac I have a buddy that can do that. That's the only reason I thought about getting them.

In that case, If they are what you want,, go for it