G154/TX1300F Rims Update**

[NHmitch]

There was a thread on here last summer about replacement rims for the Bolens Series/Iseki TX series front and rear rims. Right about the same time, I accidentally cracked my right front rim when I replaced my tire while not using a torque wrench. (I have since bought one, and I use it religiously). I had a very hard time finding the correct front rims, and I had to do a ton of research. What I found was that the rims are the same side as a particular Kubota rim. This is probably because both tractors are produced in Japan, and 30 years ago, they probably shared parts suppliers. The rims fit perfectly, however when I had the tire mounted , I discovered that the rim actually sits about 2 inches farther out than the original rim. This is allright with me, because it actually offers more stability and widens the front footprint of the tractor. The rims are Kubota part #70000-00024. Just about any Kubota dealer can order them, and with a bit of white paint, you are all set. They are also a touch thicker than the original, but only by a few mm.
This is the new rim:

This is the new rim, and the 2 inch distance it extends, and below is the original OEM rim that is closer to the tractor.

 

[Millsi]

Good stuff, cheers.
how much were they if you don't mind me asking?

 

[NHmitch]

Thanks so much! They were $110 US Dollars/$106 AUD. They are pretty much the same most places I have looked, including overseas. There is also a Kubota Rim that matches the rear rim, so good options if you need a new rim!

 

[Millsi]

Thanks, that's pretty good. One of my front rims is pretty rusted.

 

[Millsi]

Mitch. Just confirming these will fit my 2160f?

Can you recommend somewhere in the US to buy from as Australia is a rip off most of the time.

Cheers.

 

[Millsi]

Also the Kubota dealers here don't recognize that part number.

 

[NHmitch]

Those will definitely fit your tractor. I bought one of my rims from Eberhard Equipment | Earning your trust. Everyday. For 67 years. They were great about shipping it to me about 3500 miles away. You could ask the Kubota dealer if they can get the rim for a Kubota B7100, B6100, B5100. Those are the tractors the rim comes from. If you do a search for the rim number, you should be able to find quite a few dealers here that carry these rims. I found that Kubota sets the price here, and they seem to all be priced the same here. Hope that helps you a bit!

 

[Roadkinghd2005]

Could you tell me how or where I could get a set of wheels and turf tires I have a g154 TX1300F my uncle passed away and left it to me.and we couldn't find any kind of book work on it.

 

[Roadkinghd2005]

Thanks but the Kubota dealer here don't act like they wanted to even talk about the tractor. they don't even sale tires there.but thank you again.

 

[TomSeller]

Try these guys. They told me once they make any bolt pattern. The wheels are 16" and 12" like the Iseki/Bolens G154 and wide for turf or just wide tires.

http://www.hoyetractor.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=HTE&Product_Code=TTK-1500

 

[Millsi]

Found the wheels in question but they are too wide at 6" (original iseki's are 3") They did say that the Iranian model got the thin wheels but that cant get those parts here in oz. I wouldn't mind if I needed new tyres but my front tyres are near new.

I think these will work as a replacement
Dexstar Conventional Steel Wheel - 12" x 4" Rim - 4 on 4 - White Powder Coat Dexstar Tires and Wheels AM20102

 

[Ilikeurtractor]

Those look close. Be aware the original rims have a 70mm inner hub diameter and the bolt pattern of 100mm diameter. Those rims claim 4" bolt circle diameter (= 101.6mm) and 2.84" inner hub (= 72.13mm). So they are off a little, but probably close enough to work.

 

[Millsi]

Yeah I don't think the extra 2mm will make much difference in the end.

Though they wont have them in stock for 2 weeks and then they will need to go to a freight forwarding company then to me in oz. be lucky to get them in the next month .

 

[Ilikeurtractor]

Did you get your rims yet? I'm curious as to how they are working?

 

[Millsi]

Did you get your rims yet? I'm curious as to how they are working?

G'day, wheels arrived last week. Test fitted them up tonight with good results. All 4 bolts do up without binding on the lug holes.

Probably not quite as good a fit as the Kubota's or originals but I think they will be a pretty good cost effective replacment. Especially for people based in the states.

Will be getting the tyres changed over tomorrow and will try to get some pics up once done

 

[NHmitch]

Thats great that you got them! I paid 4 times what these cost so that was an excellent deal. Look forward to seeing them mounted on your tractor!

 

[Ilikeurtractor]

I broke down and ordered two since they were so cheap and original replacements are relatively hard to come by (although thanks to Mitch for finding exact new ones). Glad to hear the bolts line up. I am still concerned on the hub diameter. Measuring the original hubs it is exactly at 70mm. If the replacements are indeed 72mm that will probably need to be corrected. The hub fit is critical to keeping the rim in place. The bolts on these tractors are not made for centering the rim, only holding it on. I will probably run a bead of weld around the hub and machine it to the 70mm dimension to be on the safe side. There goes the powder coating but they should still make good backups if I need them. So far I've been able to save the originals although they had pretty heavy corrosion on the insides.

 

[Millsi]

I will probably run a bead of weld around the hub and machine it to the 70mm dimension to be on the safe side. There goes the powder coating but they should still make good backups if I need them.

I reckon getting a spacer with an id of 70mm and od 72.1mm around 10mm wide would work better and save welding the hub. I'm going to get a mate to make me up a couple.
The tyre shop accidently pinch one of the tubes whilst changing everything over and their supplier sent them the wrong tube so i have to wait till tomorrow. Not really a concern as i dont have my hydraulics sorted yet

 

[Millsi]

I will probably run a bead of weld around the hub and machine it to the 70mm dimension to be on the safe side. There goes the powder coating but they should still make good backups if I need them.

I reckon getting a spacer with an id of 70mm and od 72.1mm around 10mm wide would work better and save welding the hub. I'm going to get a mate to make me up a couple.
The tyre shop accidently pinch one of the tubes whilst changing everything over and their supplier sent them the wrong tube so i have to wait till tomorrow. Not really a concern as i dont have my hydraulics sorted yet

 

[Ilikeurtractor]

I reckon getting a spacer with an id of 70mm and od 72.1mm around 10mm wide would work better and save welding the hub. I'm going to get a mate to make me up a couple.
The tyre shop accidently pinch one of the tubes whilst changing everything over and their supplier sent them the wrong tube so i have to wait till tomorrow. Not really a concern as i dont have my hydraulics sorted yet

The spacer is not a bad idea. Ideally you could machine a spacer with a "step" in it and a corresponding one in the wheel hub so it won't fall out inadvertently when you put it on otherwise nothing will really be holding it other than the fit of the ring itself.

Probably not a big deal in this case since we can still get these rims, but just as an FYI I'd avoid using tubes in any tires moving forward. Almost all of the rims I've had apart (probably a dozen or so now) have had pretty extensive corrosion on the inside which appears to be attributed to the tubes holding some moisture between itself and the rim and acting as an electrolyte promoting corrosion. Admittedly this is over the course of a few decades. Carlisle makes a tubeless ag tire (Tru-Power 6-12) that I've been using with good results.