212 Front Tires

[adamf203 0]

What size wheel does the 212 take, and what size tire can you fit up front?

[HubbardRA 19]

I think they used the 16x6.50x8 tires on the front.

[adamf203 0]

Does anyone know where to get the replacement front wheels and dust caps? I found the rear wheels, but cant find front ones.

[Chris727 1,703]

The dust caps can be had at any Simplicity dealer, old part# 154487, new part # 2154487SM For wheels your best bet is used ones, sandblast them and paint them, they will be almost as good as new.

[UCD 14]

Front wheels can also be bought at Simplicity dealers.

[adamf203 0]

Do you have a part number that I can use to look up at Simplicity and Jacks small engines?

[Chris727 1,703]

The later 7100 and sovereign wheels are available, old part # 171377, new part # 1713177SM. I seem to recall there is some difference between the B-series wheels and the later ones. Hopefully someone else will know for sure. What is wrong with your old wheels?

[adamf203 0]

I have a set of turf savers on them now, and I want to put lugs on the front to plow with beacuse the turfs have to turning bite in the winter. I find it easier to get a second set of rims and mount and then just take them off when the season is over rather than having the tires remounted when I change over. Plus I plan on adding liquid ballast so it makes it easier. My parents do the same with the studded snow tires.

[TomSchmit 50]

For snow work, you will be much better off using the narrow wheels / tires on your tractor. You can get good, aggressive knobby tires, and used rims will be easy to get - just put up a wanted ad! Tom in Milwaukee

[HubbardRA 19]

Narrow wheels with tri-ribs are awesome in mud and snow.

[adamf203 0]

What size tires do you run on yours...

[JimH 1]

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Originally posted by adamf203
What size tires do you run on yours...

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Adam, These two manufacturers make the tri-ribs you are looking for: Cheng Shin and Vredestein Model V-60 Do a search on those names and you will see who sells them. I am getting ready to order size: 3.50-8 for the front of my '64 Landlord. I believe you have wider rims and you would probably have to use a different size tri-rib. Good luck........

[HubbardRA 19]

Firestone (in conjunction with Miller Tire) makes a set of tri-ribs in the 16x6.50x8 size. They are pricey, but the only larger tri-ribs I know of. If you are planning to use the narrow wheels, then I would recommend Rustybore's tire store on ebay. They carry both the 3.50 and the 4.00x8 tri-ribs. So check both Miller Tire and Rustybore's.