Rear Tire Spacers.tire chains rub..need tire offset advice

[RayJavu]

I have a Bobcat CT335 (Kioti DK35) that I finally bought rear tire chains for. Problem is the chains rub on the inside of the fender. I know I need tire spacers but don't know where to buy them. I could use some suggestions.
Thanks,
Ray

 

[ruffdog]

A good thread....

https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/tires/371408-wheel-spacer-what-brand-material.html

 

[RNeumann]

Have you thought about front chains? That’s all I’ve needed. Plus they are cheaper, lighter, easier to install and don’t have clearance issues.

Wheel spacers can be stock items or made to spec. Typically you will need to know your bolt pattern and spacing. On a light truck it might be “5 on 5 1/2” meaning 5 bolts on a 5 1/2” diameter. In your case it might be metric.....but I’m not sure. With that info you can shop around. Tractor stores and hot rod stores can get spacers and the price varies radically- it pays to get a few prices.

Also check the rim back spacing. If they aren’t centered you may get some back spacing by flipping the rims. For good traction you will just need to drive in reverse....haha

 

[ruffdog]

Have you thought about front chains? That’s all I’ve needed. Plus they are cheaper, lighter, easier to install and don’t have clearance issues.

Wheel spacers can be stock items or made to spec. Typically you will need to know your bolt pattern and spacing. On a light truck it might be “5 on 5 1/2” meaning 5 bolts on a 5 1/2” diameter. In your case it might be metric.....but I’m not sure. With that info you can shop around. Tractor stores and hot rod stores can get spacers and the price varies radically- it pays to get a few prices.

Also check the rim back spacing. If they aren’t centered you may get some back spacing by flipping the rims. For good traction you will just need to drive in reverse....haha

You also need to know the center hole size on the spacers.

If you flip the rear wheels....flip them side to side to keep the tread going the same way.

 

[HillStreet]

Wouldn’t you just order them by make/model/serial?

 

[RNeumann]

Wouldn’t you just order them by make/model/serial?

I was hoping the OP could make something like this work-


Wheel Spacers at Summit Racing

If this worked it may save over calling the dealer or tractor store with a year, make and model.

 

[LouNY]

The trouble with spacers of that style is that most tractor center section are hub centric meaning that the actual hub is centering the wheel center not just the lugs.
A good spacer is going to be hub centered and hub centering also.

 

[FatTire]

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