[Kenc]

I posted this over on the Yahoo group. But, just in Case (pun intended) more than one wheel was used I thought I would check in with you guys. The first measurement indicates that at least one LBH has wheels with a 2"offset to the outside, 6" from the axle to outside of wheel.

I'm finally getting back to my 644 project. I'm installing axles from a 648LBH
for the added width to allow me to put some 12" wide 12 wheels and tires on the
back. Lookin' at mine, I'm guessing a 0 offset might work.

I've got the tires and have found a couple of sets of wheels from a member here.

What I need now is a wheel offset measurement from someone who has a LBH with
12" wheels. Just to be sure what I'm looking at will work.

Anyone have that info available???

 

[Stewart]

Kenc

When you switch to 12" wheels , does the tractor sit lower ?

Stewart

 

[Kenc]

That depends on the tire size. The original 15" tires were 26x8.50(maybe 8.00, not sure)-15. My tires will be 27x12-12, so it will actually be 1/2" higher, (27-26)/2. Due to tire wear, it will really be more like an inch higher as my lugs are just about worn completely off.

I am looking for flotation, capacity for fluid filling (the fat 12s hold more fluid), and added width for stability.

 

[cp7]

The 600 series should be 27x8.5x15.
Where did you get your LBH axles?

 

[Toolslinger]

One thing to keep in mind when you have the flotation setup...
If you try to dig/plow along a curb you're going to do a number on your sidewalls since the bucket isn't as wide as the rear tires...

Really...

Otherwise my 646 has 26x12-12... Don't recall the offset though I measured it once for someone... It's in the Yahoo site someplace if you could ever find anything with the search...

-Tim

 

[Hydriv]

It's in the Yahoo site someplace if you could ever find anything with the search...

-Tim

That's just ONE of a whole slew of reasons why this site is not on Yahoo.

:thumbsup:

 

[Ted Miller]

On my 646 LBG 12 X 12 X 26 4" Backspace.

Ted

 

[Kenc]

Thanks everyone for the info. Ted, just so I'm clear, the 4" backspace is measured from the axle end to the outer edge of the wheel???? or maybe inner? I can never keep the terminology clear.

 

[Ted Miller]

The mesurement is from the inside edge of the rim to the hub mounting pad, (the plate that is mounted to the hub) Hope that makes sense. :roll:

Ted