Tires Yanmar

[feoneill9]

Hi:
Where can I find new or used 12.4-26 tires?

How can I change my tire size to use 12.4-28 tires. To do this, do I have to change out the axle spindle and hub, the tire part that attaches the spindle to the wheel, the tire rim to a 28X12 and finally the 12.4 tire. Or hopefully I can change out just one part and what is that part?

I'm at a loss as what to do as my tire have dry rotted through and I can't find a 12.4-26 tire at an acceptable price i.g. a new Titan tire is $855.00 each plus tube, mounting and taxes.

Thanks
Feoneill9

 

[runningbird]

did you call Fredricks equipment???? they are in your town and will steer you in the right direction......

 

[feoneill9]

4/25/2013
Hi Runningbird;

Thanks for the advice. I tried them and they offered a helpful solution. Use a 13.6-26 tire.

But I found out that if I change out my rear wheel center disk to a 28" one on a 6 bolt pattern to match hub assembly and 6 clamps on the rim I could use a 12.4-28 tire perfectly! I read about this on the forum from about 2003 but it never said exactly how to do it or where to get the parts or what parts exactly you need.

I'm searching - any advice?

Franko

 

[California]

Are you considering a swap of front tires too, to maintain the same ratio of front/back diameter?

 

[feoneill9]

Hi: California

Thanks for the thought.

I think that I will be ok. The 13.6-26 is about 1" taller than the 12.4-26 installed tire- which I was advised that I could use without affecting the front-rear diameter. The 12.4-28 tire is about 2 inches taller and I think that I should be alright. That is my way of thinking- what do you think.

The example that I am using is from about 2003 in a post to a Yanmar Forum and he did change out the front tires when he went through this.

Again I'm seeking advise.

feoneilla

 

[kenmac]

I can't answer your question about rim size. I have a 3110 and I think my tire size is the same as yours.I paid the price for 2 that you said they want for 1. Mine aren't titan tires. They were made in India.Have you checked with local tire store or do you just want to replace the wheels ?

I'm currently at the gulf. so, I don't know what tires I had installed. It seems like I installed 12.4x 28 or 29's this is the size that came on my tractor. I just called my son to have him check my tire size He will cal me back in a few min. and I'll post the size I had installed

 

[kenmac]

Just got the call back from my son. My 3110D came with 12.4 x 28 rear tires and 7x16 fronts. I had local tire store install rear 12.4 X 28 tires and tubes for about the price you listed for 1. You may have to go the route fredricks advised.

 

[feoneill9]

4/25/2013
Hi KenMac:
I appreciate the info. It seems that in 1979 to1981 when the 3110D's were made there was a tire option. You could get it with either 26 or 28 inch size rims. Lucky you get the 28" size which tires are cheaper and more available.

I can't locate a Yanmar 28" size rim or a 28" John Deere Rim that will fit my hub.

I appreciate the info on the India tires and they are made by BKT with an office in Ohio and dealers throughout the South and East. They make a 12.4-26 size tire but I can't get anyone to quote me on it and of course BKT in Ohio will not sell to a retail customer directly. John F. Kennedy's words always ring true to me as he said- "Farming is a terrible business, it is the only business where you buy at retail and sell at wholesale."

But it looks like that is my best solution,

I do appreciate your assistance and especially your son's to get the info from your tire and taking the time to send it to me.

Feoneill9

 

[kenmac]

I just called my tire store about those tires. They ask if that is an older tractor. I told them yes ..They told me it must be, because they can no longer get that size.I would just go with the size Fredricks suggested. A tire size change might cost less than changing out rims & tires If you can find them. good luck.
If you jsut want different wheels. I believe http://www.heywheel.com/about/ will make you a set

 

[Scotty Dive]

$504.32 - BKT 12.4-26 94034826 tires at SimpleTire.com has some for under $600 each....OUCH!

these guys say they can get deep lug in your size. I bought my turf's from them:

Tires for Mud Trucks

 

[Car Doc]

fwtw My tractor is the same chassis as 3110 it was supposed to have 12.9x28 (I think 12.9 is right 28 is for sure right) but I have 14.9x24 on rear and 8x16 fronts the bias is +3.45% ft/rr if I remember right its food for thought. You wont get away from paying high dollar for AG tires there isn't any deals they are just expensive what ever size you need.

 

[feoneill9]

4/26/2013
Hi kenmac:

Yes I contacted Hey Wheel and they gave me some good info but never mentioned making different. Maybe what they did times ago they don't do now.

Thanks for the info.

Feoneill9

 

[feoneill9]

4/26/2013
Hi kenmac:

Yes I contacted Hey Wheel and they gave me some good info but never mentioned making different size . Maybe what they did times ago they don't do now.

Thanks for the info.

Feoneill9

 

[feoneill9]

4/27/2013
Hi Scotty Dive:

Much as I hate to admit it I'll most likely have to buy one from Simple Tire at the high price plus tube, shipping and installation versus buying a 12.4-28 for $318.00 less for a used one!!! But first I'm going to wait until the tractor brakes down in the filed and I have to remove the wheel in the filed.

Thanks for the help and your reply I appreciated it.

Feaonell9

 

[kenmac]

4/27/2013
Hi Scotty Dive:

Much as I hate to admit it I'll most likely have to buy one from Simple Tire at the high price plus tube, shipping and installation versus buying a 12.4-28 for $318.00 less for a used one!!!

Feaonell9

I'm missing something. Why can't you use the tire Fredricks suggested ? He probably installs this size on the tractors he gets with the tires like yours. He sells tires. When I had my loader installed I bought 2 fronts from him. It's your choice.,but I would not pay the price you listed if I had other options

good luck which ever route you go

 

[feoneill9]

4/26/2013
Hi Car Doc:

I know that I'm going have to pay but its hard to take when a 12.4-26 is $504.00 and a 12.4-28 is $360.00. Of course I can get a new Titan Tires today for $855 in a 12.4-26 size. I look at it as paying out rather than having to pay!

Thanks for your assistance and info.

Feoneill9

 

[pennwalk]

What you don't want to do is damage the machine with the wrong tires. As long as you don't use 4 wheel drive no problem. Back in the beginning of this forum Roger Loving (roger scotty) posted some really good information about tire sizing. Might be worth looking back in old threads to see if you can find it.

Chris

 

[Car Doc]

I wish we could be more help sorry. Knowing your front tire size is info we might need. I just did some searching on that tire size 12.4x26 and they are a bit difficult to find unless you want to buy a 40' container full. I would personally be hard pressed to pay that Titan price also, even @ 500 is a chunk. I happen to have Titans on mine all around now and I like them but they are expensive. good luck

Found BKT 13.6x26 545.14 here- http://tires-usa.com/shop_list.php keep looking.

 

[feoneill9]

4/26/2013

Hi Car Doc:

Appreciate the info- Yes it hard to justify a container just for two tires. I found out that Mud Truckers use a 26" tire but not a 12.4.

I'm now trying to figure out if I can adapt a 28" ford tractor disk and rim with tire to fit my tractor. All I need to do is weld a 1/4 plate steel to the front and rear of the 8 bolt hub assembly then cut out the hole for the rear hub for the Yanmar and drill the plates for six holes instead of eight. The good part is that I have the ford tractor with the 28" wheels. The bad part is that I don't have a welder or a stout drill press or the cut steel.

Because of the liability no one I found wants to convert the wheels to 28".

I'll keep on trying.

I appreciate the thought but two beers won't be enough tonight.

Feoneiil9

 

[284 International]

The guys at Hey wheel can make about anything. A buddy has ordered several sets of rims for assorted hot rods from them, and they can (and have) made whatever he wanted. They build assorted tractor rims. Get some actual measurements and sketches of what you have, and what you need. Clearly label it, then email or fax it to them. I bet they can come up with something, whether a deeper drop center, or build you a new center for the rim to match up with your Ford rims, or something else. I would actually be very surprised if they cannot/will not.

It probably won't be cheaper, by the time you replace the rims, get new rear tires, and then make whatever adjustments the front requires, than it would be to just buy new tires of the same size, even though they are over priced. You'll get 20 years of service out of them, probably. Or, if you're going to wear them out frequently, eat the money and do it properly, with a correct replacement rim of 28" diameter. I know Hey can make an entire rim to match.