Wheel Spacers

[ruko]

Hello
I have a JD2320 tractor and would like to add wheel spacers to make it a bit less tippy. These tires and rims have got weigh at least 200 pounds. I'm wondering first of all, are wheel spacers a good idea? And second I'm wondering how hard is it going to be getting the wheels back on? I have trouble with automobile wheels getting them back on the lugs and they weigh much less than tractor wheels. Anyone have a suggestion as to how easily to get the wheels back on, other than inviting the neighbor over?
Thanks

 

[oldnslo]

Do your wheels mount with bolts or studs? If studs then use a jack that you raise and lower with precision and use that jack to align the studs. No lifting required. Also much easier to do if you can turn the hub on your tractor to help align the studs to the holes in the rim.

 

[sandman2234]

Use your loader with a rope thru the rim...OH WAIT...can't do that, lol!!
Do you have a pallet jack or an engine hoist or a chainfall? Got to be a way! Consider jacking the tractor up under a very strong beam (in case the jack gives way, it has to hold most of the weight of your tractor) and use a chain or strap to hold the tire while it is jacked up.
David from jax

 

[jaxs]

On smooth concrete,2 people and a floor jack is conventional. If one is available,a fel,chain and a helper is the easy way.

 

[Leejohn]

Do your wheels mount with bolts or studs? If studs then use a jack that you raise and lower with precision and use that jack to align the studs. No lifting required. Also much easier to do if you can turn the hub on your tractor to help align the studs to the holes in the rim.

I would like to add something to this if I may. Put some oil on the floor and you can slide it right on.

 

[ruko]

I do have a good floor jack that maybe can be jury rigged to work. I like the oil on the floor too. Thanks to respondents, I appreciate it.

 

[Deere Dude]

Wheel spacers are a great idea to help with stability. I would like to add a couple things though. Locktite the studs holding the spacers because once the wheel is on you can't get at them to even check them. I even locktite my lug bolts or nuts so they don't loosen and oblong the wheel holes. It happens quite easily. I locktited mine and haven't loosened up in 6 years. I used blue Locktite and they are still easy enough to get off is I choose to.

I assume you have fluid in the tires if you estimate they weigh a couple hundred pounds. If that is the case keep the wheel vertical and only move it slowly and keep it balanced. If it does start to get away on you just get out of the way.

To align the wheel to the hub just keep it on the floor and wiggle the wheel a little or maybe roll it ahead and back a few inches maneuvering and reposition a little bit at a time to get the bolts lined up. It may take a a few times to get it just right, but go slow. It is not going to fly right on.

I think putting oil on the floor will be a big nightmare.

 

[TMGT]

I have pretty much the same tractor/wheel size and changing them isn't hard, as stated use a jack to align the hub and wiggle the tire into place. I've always done it by myself.

 

[CincyFlyer]

I would like to add something to this if I may. Put some oil on the floor and you can slide it right on.

Or maybe some Dawn dishwashing liquid, which is slippery, but rather easy to clean up!

 

[IvanS]

No lubricants on the floor, that's asking for trouble. One slip and the few hundred pound tire is on you.