Rims cracked rim

[sd455dan]

I just bought a used 1998 3000hours jd 4300. On the rear tire in have some cracks in the rim around the lugs. Should I replace this rim?

Some of those bolts look to be tightened down to the point that the hex head is actually touching the wheel.

i would make sure that the Lug bolts are the proper ones with a taper to center on each tapered hole.


Also it is lucky that even if you don't get the wheel lug hole tapers perfect that the wheel is also a hub centric one in addition to lug centric.

 

[Kenneth S]

JD's fix for that problem besides changing the wheel if it was damaged was to use Loctite on the lug bolts. Those lug bolts had a tendency to loosen on their own, those bolts had to be re-tightened a lot (the hex touching the wheel). Those threads in that hub are probably worn pretty good also.

 

[darrenjttu]

I think I am going to replace the rim. I feel like it's a safety issue. I don't want the rim to shatter while I have my son in it with me. If I welded it I think it would be a temp fix.

 

[Gary Fowler]

I think I am going to replace the rim. I feel like it's a safety issue. I don't want the rim to shatter while I have my son in it with me. If I welded it I think it would be a temp fix.

It would be temp only if you let the lug bolts get loose again. When tight the tire rim sets on the wheel hub and there is not much side pressure on each individual bolt. Let them get loose and then the rim falls off the center hub and therefore all the pressure is on the bolt which then flexes the rim back and forth with each turn till the metal fatigues and breaks.

Keep a check on all lug bolts and tighten every 10 hours of use till you get no more movement when tightening. Then you can extend your hours up to about 50 hour between tightening checks. You should visually check them each time you use the tractor.

 

[sd455dan]

JD's fix for that problem besides changing the wheel if it was damaged was to use Loctite on the lug bolts. Those lug bolts had a tendency to loosen on their own, those bolts had to be re-tightened a lot (the hex touching the wheel). Those threads in that hub are probably worn pretty good also.

I heard a similar thing today about a new JD 5---E series tractor Owner wanted to reverse the back tires for more width when lifting the 1200lbs. bales and stacking at max height in his barns.

Said he tried all the tools he had and has decided to have Jd dealer remove them ( that way when they snap off they will have to deal with it)- His words not mine...

 

[sixdogs]

I heard a similar thing today about a new JD 5---E series tractor Owner wanted to reverse the back tires for more width when lifting the 1200lbs. bales and stacking at max height in his barns.

Said he tried all the tools he had and has decided to have Jd dealer remove them ( that way when they snap off they will have to deal with it)- His words not mine...

It will still be the owner's problem since he is supposed to keep the lugs tight. They won't loosen, however. The OP's problem was that these smaller wheel lugs tend to loosen. The solution is to keep tightening or just tighten once with the addition of blue--medium--Loctite.

 

[sd455dan]

It will still be the owner's problem since he is supposed to keep the lugs tight. They won't loosen, however. The OP's problem was that these smaller wheel lugs tend to loosen. The solution is to keep tightening or just tighten once with the addition of blue--medium--Loctite.

Sorry i should have stated it clearer- the bolts never came loose and the wheel is in new condition. The owner was unable to break the bolts loose and is concerned they will snap trying to remove them, in this case Deere got them plenty tight.

also the owner is overall very satisfied with the new E series. He would like to get a back up tractor or skid steer so he can take the New tractor in for service.

 

[darrenjttu]

When I took this wheel off the tractor all of the cracked parts just fell off. They were all loose! I'm glad I bought a new rim instead of welding it.

 

[Deere Dude]

I heard a similar thing today about a new JD 5---E series tractor Owner wanted to reverse the back tires for more width when lifting the 1200lbs. bales and stacking at max height in his barns.

Said he tried all the tools he had and has decided to have Jd dealer remove them ( that way when they snap off they will have to deal with it)- His words not mine...

I would try one and if it snaps off he would need to take it to the dealer anyway.