[mike_l]

Currently I have one set of 52# rear wheel weights for my 140. Eventually I want to add another set (two on each side). I'm trying to figure out how to bolt the second set on. Do I just remove two bolts on opposite sides of the first set and use longer bolts to pass through both? That would then actually leave just two bolts holding on the outside weight.

 

[knottyrope]

I only use 2 bolts to hold on my two weights per wheel

also some put a fully threaded rod on and bolt it to rim to make mounting easier

 

[425and300jd]

Mike,
I use 1/2" allthread for putting on wheel weights. I put a nut on both sides of the wheel to keep the allthread in place.
For my application, this makes it very easy to slide 2 or 3 sets of weights on and off.
I just move any excess allthread to the inside of the wheel.

 

[mkos1980]

Doug, what size are those rear rims? 9.5 or 10.5? And off of what. Ty!

 

[425and300jd]

Matt,
These wheels are 9.5" wide and off a 445/455.
And they don't have a radical offset difference
like some 10.5" wheels.

 

[mkos1980]

That's what I thought. Got a pn to look for?

 

[425and300jd]

Matt,
9.5"x12" 445/455 wheel M121628.
9.5"x12" 420 wheel AM107792.
Now I am not sure which wheel I have.
I bought them used and was told they were
off a 400 series tractor. I didn't know
that a 9.5" wheel was offered for the 420
until just now while looking on JDPartsonline

 

[dunoon]

Going to mount 2 iron weights per wheel, was planning to use carriage bolts my question is approx long should the bolts be.

 

[KB]

Richard,

What tractor do you have, and are your wheels in the wide or narrow position?

 

[dhendric]

Richard , I just mounted 2 sets on my 316. I used 2 carriage bolts for the 1st weight,then 2 carriage bolts for the second weight. Sorry I don't remember the length. According to JD parts, the bolt length for a single weight is 5 1/2". I think the bolt length for 2 weights would be the thickness of the weight added to the 5 1/2" length for 1 weight.

 

[knottyrope]

and if you have threads sticking out put an acorn nut on them so you don't get cut

or can get a long closed end lug nut like for aluminum rims for cheap

 

[dunoon]

I have a 430 with the wheels set in the wide position.

 

[KB]

you will need 12" bolts for that. I use 10" on mine with the wheels in the narrow position.

the method I use is:

1-put 2 carriage bolts through the rim

2- put on 1" of 5/8" washer hose on each one, and secure that with a nut, this holds the bolts in place.

3- put the first weight on, and secure that with 2 nuts

4- put the second weight on, and secure that with 2 nuts also, and tighten to desired torque, not super tight, because that can damage the rim

 

[mikeduwe]

I usually end up buying extra long carriage bolts, install everything then cut off the excess. I usually get stainless steel ones since they have those for building decks for houses.

Dont wait too long to cut them off, or your shins will be black, blue and maybe red from hitting them as you walk by the tractor...