muckspreader wheels

oldsmokey

Hi, am looking to buy one of these 7.5 cu ft, its got teensy wheels which are hopeless...ideas on the best used wheels / tyres to put on it...which would help travel in wetter conditions...sorry dont know size of current fitting, just that theyre small and narrow...could a wider tyre be fitted to existing wheels, or do I go for a bigger wheel and tyre combo?

onyerbikepat

No, the wheel hubs have to match the tyres. Could you put extra wheels outside the existing ones?

You'll have to make sure the new wheel hubs match the pcd, no of stubs, clearance of the existing axles.
Try scrap yards for wheels, those side spreaders tend to rust like hell when not minded.

Reggie.

I'd your going to go the whole hog get the Russian tyres. Very robust

Robson99

Where is the best place to get second hand tyres and rims for a slurry tanker?? Fed up with narrow ones

Reggie.

Robson99 wrote: »

Where is the best place to get second hand tyres and rims for a slurry tanker?? Fed up with narrow ones

Try agri gear they might have second hand rims or new ones might not be too expensive

joejobrien

Dont expect cheap ....Agri Gear are top dollar for everything!!!!!!
Shouldnt be too hard to get tyres.... its the rims could be tricky

freedominacup

Reggie. wrote: »

I'd your going to go the whole hog get the Russian tyres. Very robust

Russian ones are gone to a mad price due to a lack of volume. Had to replace one last year and a rim and tyre was significantly cheaper than the Russian tyre. Replacing the new tyre will be a lot cheaper in the event it has to be replaced. They used to bring those Russian ones in, in huge volume but now only by the pallet and shipping costs have gone up massively.

Reggie.

freedominacup wrote: »

Russian ones are gone to a mad price due to a lack of volume. Had to replace one last year and a rim and tyre was significantly cheaper than the Russian tyre. Replacing the new tyre will be a lot cheaper in the event it has to be replaced. They used to bring those Russian ones in, in huge volume but now only by the pallet and shipping costs have gone up massively.

Didn't know that

Reggie.

joejobrien wrote: »

Dont expect cheap ....Agri Gear are top dollar for everything!!!!!!
Shouldnt be too hard to get tyres.... its the rims could be tricky

I find them ok for tyres anyways

C0N0R

Sorry to interrupt what are russian tyres??

rangler1

Reggie. wrote: »

I find them ok for tyres anyways

Pat hinch in Tullamore is very good, changes my twin wheels on my tipping trailer for singles, had to get offset centres in the rims, I think he only charged €100/wheel inc secondhand tyre

Reggie.

C0N0R wrote: »

Sorry to interrupt what are russian tyres??

Something like these

https://www.google.com/search?client=ms-android-hms-tef-ie&biw=360&bih=297&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=i7geVKzELuzd7QbzoYHoCw&q=russian+tyres+for+tanker&oq=russian+tyres+for+tanker&gs_l=mobile-gws-serp.3...14227.17496.0.18416.11.11.0.0.0.0.332.2860.0j1j7j3.11.0....0...1c.1.53.mobile-gws-serp..10.1.291.iDqwIJtXQHQ#facrc=_&imgrc=EjZr35BAiRphsM%253A%3B4dYowZN4wheZeM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.eurospeceng.com%252Fimages%252FPlant-and-Machinery-497.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.eurospeceng.com%252Fproducts-for-sale.asp%3B580%3B435

Reggie.

rangler1 wrote: »

Pat hinch in Tullamore is very good, changes my twin wheels on my tipping trailer for singles, had to get offset centres in the rims, I think he only charged €100/wheel inc secondhand tyre

Was gonna mention him but couldn't remember his name earlier

onyerbikepat

C0N0R wrote: »

Sorry to interrupt what are russian tyres??

Search "Russian" on Donedeal and you will see them.

Zr105

C0N0R wrote: »

Sorry to interrupt what are russian tyres??

Properly the patern is referred to a bn3 but everyone calls them "Russian" tyres... Bit of a pointless name as there are a lot of tyres available from Russia......

bogman_bass

C0N0R wrote: »

Sorry to interrupt what are russian tyres??

They're ex-Russian military tires aren't they? Off APC's and the like?

Reggie.

bogman_bass wrote: »

They're ex-Russian military tires aren't they? Off APC's and the like?

Nope. Just a blanket term used for a type of tyre. Looks similar to a military sand tyre alright

Markcheese

Low ground pressure tyres ??

sandydan

it depends on whether you are fussy about appearance but complete axles and wheels are available complete with brakes,seen some on done deal as well as in garages that repair artic trailers. may cost less than hunting for wheels and modifying etc to fit axle you have,and look the part too. bought a slurry tank from fella that only his mother could love. axle cracked and man with welder and angle grinder removed a combine big axle and planked tank on it, great job on steep sideways sloping ground , would not win any beauty competition though

amacca

oldsmokey wrote: »

Hi, am looking to buy one of these 7.5 cu ft, its got teensy wheels which are hopeless...ideas on the best used wheels / tyres to put on it...which would help travel in wetter conditions...sorry dont know size of current fitting, just that theyre small and narrow...could a wider tyre be fitted to existing wheels, or do I go for a bigger wheel and tyre combo?

sorry if this is a pain in the arse comment but have you checked all the manufacturers…might be easier and as good to buy new from one of them with the flotation tyres fitted

I was looking around for a muck spreader last year and was shocked at the prices people were looking for for old dungheaps if you'll excuse the pun

bits welded to the body, chains/flails missing etc…I'd be surprised if i made it to the field with the **** still in any of the ****boxes tbh

I bought new and the flotation tyre option cost 500extra………I'd imagine buying a version with standard tyres and fitting after would run you more than that…if you already have it..then afaik its new rims you'll need as well…maybe you could trade or sell the originals then

sandydan

amacca wrote: »

sorry if this is a pain in the arse comment but have you checked all the manufacturers…might be easier and as good to buy new from one of them with the flotation tyres fitted

I was looking around for a muck spreader last year and was shocked at the prices people were looking for for old dungheaps if you'll excuse the pun

bits welded to the body, chains/flails missing etc…I'd be surprised if i made it to the field with the **** still in any of the ****boxes tbh

I bought new and the flotation tyre option cost 500extra………I'd imagine buying a version with standard tyres and fitting after would run you more than that…if you already have it..then afaik its new rims you'll need as well…maybe you could trade or sell the originals then

+1 for above
problem ive seen with changing rims and fitting bigger/wider tyres of any sort, is usually it involves trying to make room where none exist and butchering wheel centres to modify, axles bought to size complete with brakes fitted with low ground pressure tyres,ready to bolt in place of original axle are my preferred option,
if possible to sell axle,its definitely a bonus, usually required by fellas wanting to make trailer for drawing 5 or 6 bales