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[john2189]

By moving that big tire outward like that (offset) you increase . . .

Any more so than when the original wheels are set for a 56" track? Without measuring, I don't think so.

There is a lot more outboard weight and hence leverage on that one. Look how deep the rim is, well beyond the Cub 56" setting.

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. . . In that photo above I would also expect the center disc of the wheels to eventually crack and fail because the bolt pattern is concentrated close to the center rather than spread out closer to the rim for that size tire.

The same bolt pattern as the center disk on any Cub. Unclear why it becomes a problem in this situation.

There is a lot more outboard weight and hence leverage on that one that can cause the center disc to flex beyond design capacity.

How can you compare a 24” wheel with a separate center disc to a 16” one peace wheel that is designed for the offset? Like I said above, they work on a numbered cub with no problems.

John

[radioguy41]

True, they do work on a numbered Cub but not with those tires. Those tires are larger by a fair amount which adds more leveraged offset weight. Not trying to get into a piddling contest, just offering my opinion based on my experience. Hey, if somebody wants to do that it's fine but they shouldn't be surprised if the axle bearings fail, that's all I'm saying.

[john2189]

Ok

[Don McCombs]

Not trying to prolong this discussion, but it appears to be the exact configuration as is on the 184.

[outdoors4evr]

I think I'm with Don on this. It may be "harder" on the equipment, but clearly it is handled well by the numbered lowboys. We aren't seeing a rash of bearing or axle failures on the numbered series tractors, but I'll also admit that the numbered series doesn't spend a lot of hours doing hard pulling. Most hours are spent mowing with just a few hours a year spent pushing snow.

I definitely see this as easier on the axles than a cub set to wide with two sets of wheel weights and a couple weights sitting on the drawbar.

[john2189]

My yard is rough and the 8.3 turf tires seems to hit every hole. I just thought that the larger numbered cub tires might be easier on my back.

John

[Eugene]

My yard is rough and the 8.3 turf tires seems to hit every hole. I just thought that the larger numbered cub tires might be easier on my back.

I have a standard Cub with ag tires and a 154 with balloon tires. The 154 is more comfortable driving, easier on my back.

If you are thinking about purchasing balloon type rims and tires for your standard Cub, probably cheaper to purchase a complete 184.

[john2189]

My yard is rough and the 8.3 turf tires seems to hit every hole. I just thought that the larger numbered cub tires might be easier on my back.

I have a standard Cub with ag tires and a 154 with balloon tires. The 154 is more comfortable driving, easier on my back.

If you are thinking about purchasing balloon type rims and tires for your standard Cub, probably cheaper to purchase a complete 184.

I kinda thought that too. I do have a 154 with a mower that I can borrow the tires from until I get it fixed up. Just wish it was a woods mower.

[Denny Clayton]

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If I'm not mistaken, I think that tractor passed through my barnyard on a relay stop.

[Barnyard]

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If I'm not mistaken, I think that tractor passed through my barnyard on a relay stop.

Yes, and we had to swap tires so it would fit on my trailer for the ride home.

[Denny Clayton]

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If I'm not mistaken, I think that tractor passed through my barnyard on a relay stop.

Yes, and we had to swap tires so it would fit on my trailer for the ride home.

Yep, that's my barnyard all right. I forgot about changing the tires. That's been a while, .....about 10 years?

[Barnyard]

That's been a while, .....about 10 years?

Yep, ten years in May. We loaded a lathe or bender on Rick's trailer.

[CapeCodCubs]

Ok, I had a numbered tires on one of my Cubs. It was cool but just too wide.

Here is a video of mine knocking down a garden and tall weeds. Bob Perry’s back field. Either he or his son Jim Dawg made the video.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Sb-Fhv50lyg

[john2189]

That is wide. Would be too wide for a 5 foot mower

[CapeCodCubs]

That is wide. Would be too wide for a 5 foot mower

Not too wide at all. The mower extends past the rear tire. I actually loved how it mowed and felt driving with those tires. Too wide for the long narrow Cub house and too wide for my trailer. I was going put early cadet rears on the front and had one of those brush guards someone down south makes but common sense prevailing and went back to ag tires. Hard to row crop with those too.
Chris