Turning wheels around

[procraftmike]

Would there be an issue if I turn my front wheels the other way when I install my new tires? The valve will now be on the inside of the tire, instead of the outside. But, it looks like I would be about 2" wider per side by doing this, due to the rim offset. Since I have a FEL on by B7100, I figure it would help with stability. This slight change won't load the axle or the outer bearing beyond recommendations, will it?

 

[TripleR]

With the front axle being on a center pivot, I doubt any increase in stability would be worth the extra stress on the axles. I believe Kubota recommends against it.

 

[whitetiger]

TripleR is correct, since the front axle oscillates in the center it will not change stability any at all.
Kubota does not approve of reversing those front wheels IIRC.

 

[procraftmike]

All good points. Thanks! I will put them back on the same way. Rims are cleaned up, painted and drying now. There is quite a bit of rust damage near the valve stem holes. I will be putting on a new set of tubes with the new tires. I have had terrible luck with tubeless tires holding air on my other tractor, especially when playing in soft soil all the time. Debri seems to work its way into the bead.

 

[D2Cat]

If the rust damage is such that you will have problems with the valve stem getting cut, you can fix it now before you mount tires.

Find a flat washer that fits over the valve stem easily and weld them over the damaged area after removing all the rusted or thin metal. You'll probably have to bend and shape the washer some. Put the washer in a vise and bend as required. Be sure to grind everything smooth when done. A wire welder makes it a pretty easy task.