MF 135 rear wheel

[Tedemoomaw]

Hi this is my first post here, I bought a MF 135 a couple weeks back and the rear wheels are rusted around the stem, one has a slow leak.
I'm looking for replacement wheels or a way to fix the rust problem causing the leak. I've been told this wheel is no longer made.
And also I'm not sure if it is the original wheels for this tractor.
The tires are 13-24. The tractor is a 1975.

Any help would be appreciated.
Ted

 

[Kenneth S]

Some Ford, New Holland, John Deere, and I'm sure others makes use similar wheels. The rims you have are more expensive than the 6 loop type, I don't know if your centers will work with the loop type wheels. Some other tractors use the same centers with the same hub/bolt pattern.
Wheels - Rear Tractor Wheels - m. e. MILLER tire

 

[Tedemoomaw]

Thanks Kenneth, I checked out your link, didn't see what I'm looking for.

The wheel has an inner and or outer ridge to attach the brackets to.

Ted

 

[Kenneth S]

Those are deep well rims on your tractor, but you maybe able to use the loop type wheels with your centers (someone else here may know) which I think would be better. Deep well rims aren't very common here (they can slip), most tractors here have either the loop, or the rail power adjust. Looking at AGCO's parts lookup, I didn't see those rims listed, just the loop, and the power adjust for ag tractors.

 

[Tedemoomaw]

Thanks again Kenneth. Do you think those were original rims?

Ted

 

[redman135]

Hello Tedemoomaw, and welcome. I don't recognise the style of rim, but to answer your question of original equipment, yes. The standard rim was a 28" with a wider 24" option . I don't know if it was factory fitted or dealer fitted.
My father bought a 135 (1965) and got the 24" rim option from brand new.
In my area 24" rims are rare, almost every 135 has the 28" rims .

 

[Tedemoomaw]

Thanks for the information Redman, that must be why I'm having such a hard time finding wheels.
Ted

 

[Kenneth S]

The 28" are more common on the ag tractors (but some ag tractors did come with 24"). My brothers 1965 135 has 24" wheels, look at similar sized Ford, New Holland, John Deere, and, other tractors for wheels. Also look at industrial tractors, my 1965 MF 2135 industrial has 24" wheels.

My 2135 with the 24" loop type wheels.

 

[Tedemoomaw]

I Appreciate all the help. Is there a way to patch the rust on the wheel?

Ted

 

[Kenneth S]

I don't know if you can find a welder that would do it (due to possible legal issues), and if you find a welder do it, it would probably be cheaper to buy a wheel. I know I could fix something like that myself, but I'd still look for some better wheels first even if it means buying the centers with it. The bolt pattern on the hub is a pretty common pattern (8 on a 6" bolt circle with a 4 1/4" center hub).

 

[paulharvey]

I Appreciate all the help. Is there a way to patch the rust on the wheel?

Ted

You could dis mount tire, and tube; bronze braze or weld with a welding spoon over the valve stem area, filling the rust and value stem. Grind smooth and prime. Then drill a new valve stem hole at a better area of the rim. Make sure you smooth and deburr the new hole or it can cut into the tube stem.

 

[Tedemoomaw]

Thanks again Kenneth and Paulharvey, for the centers I have, how do I determine which wheel will work for a loop type rim? Do I measure center to center on outer bolt holes where it mounts to wheel?

 

[Kenneth S]

for the centers I have, how do I determine which wheel will work for a loop type rim? Do I measure center to center on outer bolt holes where it mounts to wheel?

Yes, the center to center on the outer bolt holes where it mounts to the wheel, (mine measures 20 1/4" center to center with the 24" diameter loop type rims).

 

[Tedemoomaw]

You've been very helpful, thank you.

Ted

 

[Rod in Forfar]

Your tire repair guy may block the rusted hole in the rim and drill you a new one, then patch or replace the tube and put the fluid back in. A total bill of about $100 wouldn't be too bad.

 

[The kid]

Put a tube in it and be done with it.

 

[DLTTrekkers]

Remove tire and sandblast rim and repaint

 

[Tedemoomaw]

Sounds like a great plan to me, that's what I'm going to do.
Thanks for all the help.
Ted

 

[whistlepig]

A welder can fix them. I've had it done. On the valve stem hole a plate with a hole drilled in it was welded in and then ground smooth. This on a tubed tire.