Toolcat Rims and Bolt Pattern

[1965tontruck]

I have been reading a lot of past posts regarding light truck tires for the Toolcat. In addition, I am also taking not of rim size for those tires. More specifically, bolt pattern. It seems to me that everyone had posted that a 6x5.5 bolt pattern is what they have used.

I scored a set of Toyota Tacoma rims and when measured they are 6x5.5. However, when I tried to test fit them onto my Toolcat (series A), they would not fit. When I measured my rims, the bolt pattern is 6x6!

Did Bobcat change the wheel hubs for later models to the 6x5.5 pattern or am I missing something regarding installing that pattern on my Toolcat? I have subsequently looked for the 6x6 pattern rims and they are very hard to find. Seems most are used on farm implements and have severe offsets making them practically useless for the Toolcat.

 

[DEWFPO]

What model Toolcat do you have?

Also, don't forget to get the correct offset for the rims.

DEWFPO

 

[1965tontruck]

What model Toolcat do you have?

Also, don't forget to get the correct offset for the rims.

DEWFPO

Model A.

 

[Xfaxman]

I put the calipers on our series F, they are 6x5.5 with a 4-3/16 center hole.

 

[1965tontruck]

I put the calipers on our series F, they are 6x5.5 with a 4-3/16 center hole.

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Thanks - I double checked my rims and they are definitely 6x6 and the center hole is 4.5 inches. So Bobcat changed the rims between the A and F models.

 

[DEWFPO]

I'll check my Series D tomorrow and post.

DEWFPO

 

[DEWFPO]

My 2009 Series D (purchased in 2008) has the same tires and rims as Xfaxman. 6X5.5"

DEWFPO

 

[mmancuso13]

My 2013 F series is just like the rest. How are you measuring?

 

[1965tontruck]

My 2009 Series D (purchased in 2008) has the same tires and rims as Xfaxman. 6X5.5"

DEWFPO

Thanks - so the 6x5.5 rims have been around for a while.

 

[1965tontruck]

My 2013 F series is just like the rest. How are you measuring?

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I am neasuring exactly as shown in the picture for the 6 lug pattern. Plus, the 6x5.5 Tacoma rims do not fit.

 

[mmancuso13]

The A series must have started out using an Ag rim?

I am not sure when they changed over to 5.5" spacing.

Agri Supply has farm supplies, tractor implements & mower parts.

Has some 6 lug, 6,7 or 8" wide, 6" on center rims

 

[1965tontruck]

The A series must have started out using an Ag rim?

I am not sure when they changed over to 5.5" spacing.

Agri Supply has farm supplies, tractor implements & mower parts.

Has some 6 lug, 6,7 or 8" wide, 6" on center rims

Thanks for the link!

 

[mmancuso13]

Were you able to find the type of 6 lug, 6" on center rims you needed to mount load E truck tires?

 

[1965tontruck]

Were you able to find the type of 6 lug, 6" on center rims you needed to mount load E truck tires?

Yes - through the link you provided above plus a fee other sites. However, I have not been able to find any without huge offsets. Maybe I will start to check some farm equipment auctions and see if I can locate any rims.

 

[npartist]

I finally did the switch to truck tires, Toyota Tacoma 265/65r17 on 17x7.5 +30mm offset wheels. Fit with no rubbing (i've driven on them loaded off road since and nothing seen even with lifting tires off the ground in ditches).
Full video on the install and findings/learnings