Replacing the Rear Rims on a Ford Tractor

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5 жыл бұрын

Replacing the rear rims on my 1955 Ford 860 tractor. It looked like the calcium chloride liquid ballast was eating through the steel rims so I decided to replace them. Breaking the bead without special tools, removing the tire from the old rim and mounting it on the new rim. See the links below for the parts and tools I used:
30" Curved Tire Spoon:
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18" Drop Center Tire Spoon:
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Heavy Duty Ratchet Strap:
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@Mikeattempts 5 жыл бұрын

30" Curved Tire Spoon: amzn.to/39zipLK (affiliate*) 18" Drop Center Tire Spoon: amzn.to/2R0irpP (affiliate*) Heavy Duty Ratchet Strap: amzn.to/2wSVIVx (affiliate*) Dewalt Angle Grinder: amzn.to/2UOxd3X (affiliate*) Knotted Wire Cup Brush: amzn.to/2QZATyx (affiliate*) Crimped Wire Cup Brush: amzn.to/2WYIcuq (affiliate*) Inner Tubes: amzn.to/3ayqXE9 (affiliate*) *Purchasing from these Amazon affiliate links earns my channel a small commission. Think of it as a tip that doesn't cost you anything. Thanks for the support!

@tomm3137 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice shape. I see you have a lot of if not all detail pieces like original embossed ford fenders and side vent on shroud. Nice machine. I have same one. I chose a tan color for hood and fenders rather than factory grey. beautiful job on yours.

@Mikeattempts 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! This was my grandfather's tractor and I can't take much credit for its appearance, my dad took good care of it before he gave it to me. I have done a ton of maintenance and added an electronic ignition but most of that was done before I started making videos, unfortunately. Thanks for watching!

@djjd8520 4 күн бұрын

this video was really helpful, I have to redo everything I just did though I did it all backwards, didn't take that into account how the tread was facing and the rim but at least I know what i'm doing now, thank you for the video

@Mikeattempts 4 күн бұрын

Hey, can you just flip the center part of the rim around? That way you wouldn't need to remove the tire from the rim. Or you could install the right wheel on the left side of the tractor and vice-versa.

@djjd8520 4 күн бұрын

@@Mikeattempts maybe i'm missing something but if I take the left one off and put it on the right side the tread of the tire will be going the wrong way, and if I mount the one I did backwards on the left side the valve stem is on the inside closes to the tractor not on the outside, I don't see a way to flip the center part of the rim around without taking the tire and tube off and doing it again, I think my brain is busted

@Mikeattempts 4 күн бұрын

@@djjd8520 I could be misunderstanding too but, in my video, the rims and the centers are separate pieces. So, you could either unbolt the centers and flip 'em around so that when reinstalled on the same side, the tread now points in the correct direction. Or, if the tread on both sides is pointing in the wrong direction, simply swapping everything in the current configuration from one side to the other will make the tread face the correct direction.

@djjd8520 4 күн бұрын

@@Mikeattempts got it, makes perfect sense now, we do have the same exact rims and tires, basically the same tractor i'll go look again

@Mikeattempts 4 күн бұрын

@@djjd8520 Cool, let me know how it goes!

@cha-ka8671 3 жыл бұрын

Mike you are a genius. True farmers ingenuity.

@Mikeattempts 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that. However, I didn't feel too smart while doing it, it was quite the battle. :) Thanks for watching!

@hughrose2882 2 ай бұрын

Very helpful .... Thank You

@Mikeattempts 2 ай бұрын

I'm glad the video was helpful for you, it was a struggle for me! :) Thanks for the comment.

@kimjensen8207 Жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial - well organized and helpful I have a little grey Fergie that'll need the same treatment; no excuses left not to start tryin... Kind regards Kim

@Mikeattempts Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you liked the video, it was my first time doing a large tractor tire and I learned a lot the hard way. :) If I had to do it again, and taking the tires to a shop wasn't an option, I would buy one of those bead buster tools (like this one: amzn.to/3K9GKOn ) to make life a little easier. Thanks for the comment!

@19507385 8 ай бұрын

Excellent tutorial thanks for sharing your knowledge buddy

@Mikeattempts 8 ай бұрын

Thanks, but it was still a struggle. If I had a way to get 'em to a tire shop, it would have been worth it. :)

@keithwarkentin 4 жыл бұрын

Hi there enjoyed your video and I am glad to see Guys like us still like to save a buck and learn ! You don’t always have to go to the garage and pay through the nose it may take longer but it’s doable also never seen the jack and strap trick to brake the bead good for you that was some new engineering carry on man!! Oh ya I know the feeling when you said you felt a sense of accomplishment I think that’s missing in our society now a days ! Later Man👍

@Mikeattempts 4 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate the kind words, thanks for watching!

@PurpleCollarLife 2 жыл бұрын

Great work!

@Mikeattempts 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate it!

@geofferyshanen7758 2 жыл бұрын

Thank for the content, nicely done… you rock!!

@Mikeattempts 2 жыл бұрын

Thank for the comment, I appreciate it!

@johnphillips7824 Жыл бұрын

Good job thanks for posting this job is in my very near future

@Mikeattempts Жыл бұрын

Thanks! If you can get the wheels to a tire shop, it would probably be well worth your money and time to have them do it for you. :)

@joet.4756 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I need to do this on my 8N.

@Mikeattempts 2 жыл бұрын

If you have a way to transport them, it might be worth it to drive 'em to a tire shop. :) Thanks for watching!

@Tinkerbell227 Жыл бұрын

At 5:45. You said there was a "raised weld bead" that broke off. That wasn't a weld at all. It was rust that naturally built up between the rim and paint. Before it busts out. It still just looks like a bubble in the paint but it will be hard or kind of gritty like sand under the paint. But that the sand part is later in it's stage just before popping. What happens is, something like water gets under the paint and causes rusting. Rust is like ice. It expands as it progresses.

@Mikeattempts Жыл бұрын

Ah, I just assumed it was a weld bead from a previous repair, but your explanation makes perfect sense.

@stephaneracicot791 3 жыл бұрын

drove on it on the sides with my dodge cummins never came off.calcium welded the bead to the rim.as i see your tire has been remooved before thats easy now.its never this easy my friend

@Mikeattempts 3 жыл бұрын

It has been at least 40 years since the tires were off of these rims but most of my calcium chloride was leaking from the valve core and on to the outside of the rim. I had some rust imbedded in the tire bead but yours sounds like it was much worse.

@rustykeller8264 4 жыл бұрын

I wish you'd shown disassembly of the two halves, and the reassembly with proper torques, and such.

@Mikeattempts 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry, the rear torque spec is 80 ft lbs, lets pretend I got 'em exact. :) Thanks for watching!

@TheSagerider 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial! I need to do the same thing but with new tires and rims already mounted. The old tires have ballast and I am planning on using my skid steer with the fork attachment to take the old ones off and put the new ones on. With the ballast in the old tires they are going to be pretty heavy.

@Mikeattempts 3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah, they're really heavy, that's why I drained the 2nd one before removing it. A skid steer will make the job much easier. I didn't refill mine with ballast because I have a set of pie weights. I'm working on getting them cleaned up, painted, and mounted for a future video. Thanks for watching!

@TheSagerider 3 жыл бұрын

@@Mikeattempts One question I have is what do you do with the old ballast? Doing my best to be environmentally friendly here.

@Mikeattempts 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheSagerider The best thing to do would be to reuse the fluid. If you don't want to fill the new tires, offer it for free on online, I'm sure some farmer would be happy to take it. However, from what I understand, calcium chloride is not considered hazardous waste so you could technically pour it down the drain (unless you have a septic tank). But you should check for any guidelines in your state first. If your tires are filled with antifreeze, most quick lube oil change places will take it.

@TheSagerider 3 жыл бұрын

@@Mikeattempts Thanks for answering. :) It appears to be clear and corrosive due to the rust I see on the rims where it has leaked out of the tube, so my bet is it is calcium chloride. I will check with the guys down at the co-op in town and see what they have to tell me.

@Mikeattempts 3 жыл бұрын

@TheSagerider If you have a hard time getting rid of it, I've heard calcium chloride makes great weed killer.

@martinholmes639 Жыл бұрын

Question: What is a good torque setting for the wheel lugs on this farm tractor rear wheels ?

@Mikeattempts Жыл бұрын

80 ft. lbs. for the rear lugs.

@valentinacraig4666 Жыл бұрын

Good video. Got the impression you've done something like this befor.e Would be nice to knoe how long it took.

@Mikeattempts Жыл бұрын

Thanks! You got the wrong impression though, this was my first time, and it was a struggle. :) I replaced one of the front tires in a previous video but that was my only experience with tractor tires until this video. I can't remember exactly how long it took me, but I worked on it for 2 days over the weekend. That's not counting the cleanup and painting of the replacement rims. I definitely learned a lot so, if I ever had to do it again, I think it might go much faster. I do feel better knowing that I probably won't have to do this again though. Thanks for watching!

@Charlesgrantsmith Жыл бұрын

As you said, its not an easy job. I had to break a bead tgat was 30 years old. I had to put it under my front end loader.

@Mikeattempts Жыл бұрын

Yeah, some heavy equipment would have come in handy! :)

@stephaneracicot791 3 жыл бұрын

just did mine a used rim and 45 year old tire bent the rim a bit used lots of soap and yes had the corect rim and tire size.i guess tire is just a bit smaller,any ways made it work no mor e calcium windshield washer now thats it.

@Mikeattempts 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, if you're gonna fill your tires, windshield washer fluid or beet juice are the best options, non-toxic and non-corrosive. I didn't fill mine but instead installed pie weights. It's nice because I can easily remove or add weight.

@captainedc 4 жыл бұрын

What is the best size tire and rim to go bigger (fatter) on a 8N ? Thx.

@Mikeattempts 4 жыл бұрын

I don't know much about the 8Ns but I think they came with 9x28 rims standard. It looks like you could go to 10x28, 11x28, or 12x28. My 860 came with 10x28 rims and I went up to 11x28. There's also a 12x28 option for my tractor. Thanks for watching!

@joeestes8114 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! I wrestled with mine today and used a motor lift to steady it. Thanks

@royfrady8219 3 жыл бұрын

@@Mikeattempts My 860 came with 11.28 and had 13.6x28s on it. With 12x28s you can go to a 14.9x28.

@mulehead3697 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Off subject but what kind of loader do you have on your tractor.

@Mikeattempts 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It's a trip bucket loader but I'm unsure of the brand or model. It has a metal ID tag but, after attempting to clean off all the paint layers, I still can't read it. You can see more of the loader in my other video here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bLqamZV6yJ_dkoU.html

@mulehead3697 3 жыл бұрын

That’s ok I thought you might know off the top of your head. I like how it looks compared to some of the loaders I have seen installed on some of those older Fords. Some of them older loaders look like a mid-evil torture rack or a death trap. Yours is really nice and neat. I was reading online about your 860, I didn’t realize that the 860 had live pto power. I like that option.

@Mikeattempts 3 жыл бұрын

This was my grandfather's tractor, my dad gave it to me back in 2015 and it came with the loader. I know what you mean though, I've seen some loaders that are just made out of round pipe and they look odd and weak. I think the 860 had the most "options" of the 800 series, the live PTO is nice. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@TheCowboy041 4 жыл бұрын

you didnt put fluid back in to add weight? you can use antifreeze and water like i did mine. 10 gallons of antifreeze to 45 gallons of water. it wont rust out wheel like calcium does. it adds about 870 pounds when loaded in both tires.

@Mikeattempts 4 жыл бұрын

You must have missed this part 8:22. I didn't fill the tires because I have a set of pie weights that'll be installed in a future video.

@ericcorse 3 жыл бұрын

@@Mikeattempts Sorry to see you didn't post installing the pie weights as I have a set coming I will do.

@Mikeattempts 3 жыл бұрын

@@ericcorse I still plan to make a video for the pie weights, I just haven't gotten around to it yet. My guess is that it'll be up within the next couple of months.

@Mikeattempts 3 жыл бұрын

@@ericcorse I finally posted the pie weight video today! :)

@ericcorse 3 жыл бұрын

@@Mikeattempts Thank you

@hirmaniemathura746 4 жыл бұрын

Is 75usd would that include shipping

@Mikeattempts 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, $75 USD shipped from tractorpartsasap.com

@nedtrox5385 2 жыл бұрын

What size are these rear tires on your Ford? I'm guessing 16.9-24

@Mikeattempts 2 жыл бұрын

My tires are 13.6 - 28.

@nedtrox5385 2 жыл бұрын

@@Mikeattempts Thanks!! :)

@hirmaniemathura746 4 жыл бұрын

What is the cost for a front rim for a 6610 4x4 tractor

@Mikeattempts 4 жыл бұрын

From a quick search, it looks like a new front rim would cost around $75 shipped or you could find a used one for around half price. Thanks for watching!

@hirmaniemathura746 4 жыл бұрын

I would like to purchase 2 front rims like to ge costing

@Mikeattempts 4 жыл бұрын

Two new rims would cost around $140 shipped from tractorpartsasap.com

@ryanmapes5577 Жыл бұрын

What size are the lug nuts?

@Mikeattempts Жыл бұрын

5/8-18 (UNF) thread, requires a 1 1/16 inch wrench. They're also tapered on one side, to self-center the rim holes.

@ryanmapes5577 Жыл бұрын

@@Mikeattempts thank you I'm 120 miles from our family place just needed to know what size I need to take up with me

@Jack-sy8hs 4 жыл бұрын

What did you do with the old tubes?

@Mikeattempts 4 жыл бұрын

I kept 'em. I thought they were leaking but I think it was just the old valves. I still need to clean 'em up, they have chunks of rust stuck in the rubber, and test the new valves to be sure they're leak free. If they're still good, I'll probably sell 'em. Thanks for watching!

@Jack-sy8hs 4 жыл бұрын

Mike attempts haha great :) nice job buddy

@joeestes8114 4 жыл бұрын

@@Mikeattempts they would be great for sled riding!

@Mikeattempts 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah! My dad gave us big tubes for sledding when we were kids. The holes in these ones are pretty big though, it'd be hard not to drag your ass the whole way down! ;)

@Jack-sy8hs 4 жыл бұрын

Mike attempts lmao that’s cracked me up because I’ve done that before and fell out

@oaccessasia 3 жыл бұрын

so much time

@Mikeattempts 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it took a while but they should be good for the rest of my life at least. ;) Thanks for watching!

@rightrob9105 3 жыл бұрын

a lot easier to break bead by running it over with truck.

@Mikeattempts 3 жыл бұрын

I don't have a truck and hopefully I'll never hafta do 'em again. :)

@robertrockwell7581 Жыл бұрын

do not know why people do this at home. just take it to a tire shop or a place that sells tractors and have them do it. a place where I live only charges 10 dollars a tire. if I find the Farmall H I want and it needs to be done they will do it.

@Mikeattempts Жыл бұрын

In hindsight, I would have gladly paid someone to do it (especially if it was only $20). However, I would have no way to transport the tires, I don't have a truck. I learned a lot, it didn't kill me, and it's done now.

@huwrichards9016 Жыл бұрын

You worked too hard doing that, nowadays you leave rims on tractor and remove tyre, then swap rims. Wheel is firmer on tractor . Tyre depots all do it nowadays.

@Mikeattempts Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I definitely worked too hard on this job. It was my first time and I was just wingin' it. However, I feel pretty happy knowing that I probably won't ever need to replace 'em again in my lifetime! :)