Rear Tires 2515

[JonnyRed]

Is there any width gained by flipping rear tires on 2515?

 

[ning]

Is there any width gained by flipping rear tires on 2515?

I'd check the manual to see if it's advisable; otherwise, you can measure the offset on both sides of the wheel to see - put a board across the tire vertically and measure the distance to the wheel under the bolts, and do the same on the inside of the wheel, and compare.

 

[JonnyRed]

Not in the manual, I'll measure.

Thanks

 

[FastEddieR]

this older thread may help you a bit
https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums...-rear-tread-width.html?highlight=wheel+offset

 

[ericm979]

I can't find the specs (Branson keeps making their web site worse) but from the brochures it looks like a lot of 15 series, maybe all with R4s, use the non adjustable rear wheels. For those you'll need spacers to widen the track. Dave's Tractor in Red Bluff CA has them. Probably other dealers too, though I think they're not a factory part and Daves gets them made locally.

 

[K5lwq]

My R1s on the 4815 are adjustable.

 

[ptsg]

My R1s on the 4815 are adjustable.

Yes. If the tractor comes with R1s, the rear rims are adjustable.

Over here, if the tractor comes with R1 Radial tires, both front and rear rims will be adjustable.

 

[kittyhawk]

Good info guys, I'm currently looking a getting a new Compact tractor and the Branson seems to be so Dam Narrow in the rear end compared to some of the others I'm looking at.

 

[ericm979]

The width specs for tractors often are for R1 tires, with the adjustable wheels set who knows where. Kubota seems to post more comprehensive numbers. Most people buy tractors with R4s now. The best way to get numbers is to measure them yourself.

 

[Slowpoke Slim]

I believe most tractors come shipped with their tires set to the narrowest spacing. It's a shipping thing. Fit more cargo (tractors) into less space. I believe it's then up to the receiving dealer to adjust the spacing on tractors sitting on their lots.

If you look at the rims of the tractor you're looking at, it should be pretty obvious by looking at the rim pattern that they either can, or can't be widened by flipping them.

Here's a pic of my back rim, pretty obvious on this one:



I don't have as good a closeup of the front rim, sorry. But you should be able to see the center section of the rim is offset (or dished):