Re: Flat Tires on a Farmall 300

Posted by ltf in nc on July 05, 1999 at 11:16:01 from (206.228.213.185):

In Reply to: Flat Tires on a Farmall 300 posted by Roger on July 05, 1999 at 08:11:25:

Roger, if you do not mind doing to a little work and taking a little kidding I can tell you how to eliminate the thorn related flats. Obtain a couple of no value worn/punctured tires that are slightly larger than the ones you are using. Use a reciprocating saw and saw the steel bead out of both sides of each junk tire. Now, cut the tires one time across the tire. Place the tire over the existing good tire on the tractor and drive the tractor forward until the cross cut joint is at 12 o'clock.Note.. if the splice overlaps you will need to cut the tire again to where there is a small gap. Now you must fabricate a device to pull the splice together and hold it. Most people use 2 to 2 1/2 inch X 3/8 inch angle iron and cut four pieces (enough for one tire) approximately 2 inches long. Drill 1/2 inch hole in the center of each flat on the angle iron. Mount one pair of brackets opposite each other in the side walls, about 1 1/2 inch back from the cross cut, using 1/2" bolts with the head to the inside. A large washer/plate under the head of the bolt is necessary. Pass a long bolt from one bracket to the mating bracket and tighten. Double nut the bolt to lock in place. Repeat on the other side wall. Do this to both tires and you will get rid of the flats. You can improve on the mounting device but you will be pleasantly surprised how long this setup will hold up and how well it works. It just looks crude. It beats h*** out of changing flats and costs nearly nothing. It is good for bush hogging roadsides to minimize damage by bottles etc.

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