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48-8N

10-05-2001 05:03:42




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I have a wagner loader on my 8N and the sidewalls of the tires come very close to the loader cylinders. Can the rims be reversed to move the tires further apart? As is I haven't got room for tire chains. If not has anyone had experience with studding the tires?
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Steve, Cornish NH




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John Maki (CO)

10-05-2001 07:21:11




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 Re: tire clearance in reply to 48-8N, 10-05-2001 05:03:42  
I second what Dell said (welcome back). Depending on how they're set up now, spreading out the rear tires can be as easy(!) as unbolting the rims from the discs and swapping the right and left tires. Mine went from 48" to 60" that way - didn't even have to remove the discs from the hubs. Be very careful if your tires are liquid filled - they will be very heavy. Be prepared to snap off a few of those rusted old bolts. If you spread out the front tires to match, you'll have to readjust the toe-in on the 8N. Best reference is the FO4 manual.

Don't know about studding tractor tires but my 8N can charge through 2' drifts easily, uphill and down, with field chains - without liquid filled tires.

Happy plowing!

John

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don t. - 9n180179

10-05-2001 05:38:52




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 Re: tire clearance in reply to 48-8N, 10-05-2001 05:03:42  
Ran "my toy" last winter w/chains. All was great for the first time or two. Then they moved, starting hitting the loader arms. Wasn't pretty but I used black bungee cords. Didn't seem to hurt anything.

As for moving the tires, I have heard you can but have never tried. I would think the archives have something on this.



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Dell (WA)

10-05-2001 05:35:33




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 Re: tire clearance in reply to 48-8N, 10-05-2001 05:03:42  
Steve..... believe it or not, the N's tires are designed to be adjustable on 4" spaceing. You just re-bolt the tire rim or turn 'em around to meet your condition. Adjustable from 48 to 76". Check with your owners manual or the I&T FO-4 manual. Sometimes the rim bolts are pretty rusty and may need a heat wrench..... ...Dell



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48-8N

10-05-2001 07:20:34




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 Re: Re: tire clearance in reply to Dell (WA), 10-05-2001 05:35:33  
thanks for the advice, I'll let you know how it works out
Steve



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