Rim compare help
 

Kind of an odd request but anyone have a pick comparing 6/12 8.5/12 12/12 rims? I'm just trying to get a visual of what a 12/12 really looks like compared to the others. I have the first two but not a set of 12/12. My cub is doing great this winter moving snow but I'm still making my upgrade and wish list :biggrin2:

Tire size is independent of rim size to an extent. The 26-12-12 used an 8.5" wide rim, as does the 23-10.50-12. The 8.50s use a 7" rim, and the 6" wide tires take a 5"-ish rim. So do you want pictures of the different tires to compare width ?

Good point. I guess I'm more interested in the tire size. Trying to get the most foot print as I can without going over board. Double rears are not an option.

For snow traction, narrow is better.

If this was my decision or better yet on my tractor I'd go for some firestone 23% 23x10.5x12 tires on custom made 10.5 wide rims from Extreme.
http://www.xtrememotorworks.com/Part...ts%20Tires.htm
They will even mount them for you. If I had the bucks I'd be posting pics.

This may offer some help........... Chart

Are you going for the cool factor or function? I'll second the skinny comment by Jeff in PA. The skinnies sink in better. But, of course, have a set of the snows tires for winter only and be cool in the summer!

This is very helpful indeed. I didn't realize that a 12in wide tire could be put on all these rim widths? So how much tire foot print do I really lose putting a 12in wide tire on a 10.5 rim rather then a 12? Is it really just as simple as 1.5 inches?

Lew, how wide where the rims you sold me?

8.5 gene...

Maybe these will work.gotta paint them..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/12-RIM-WHEEL...item5af8f143f4

I had looked at those. Gotta make holes to mount your weights. :bigthink:

That is easy peasy, free shipping to boot.

Gene

If I recall correctly we went through this rim deal a while ago in the wanted section. Think you were looking for 12" wide wheels at the time. What tractor are you putting these on?

Oooh that is nice man. Thanks!