Only Cub Cadets

PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR SPONSORS!

CC Speciaalties R. F. Houtz and Sons

Patton Acres IH Cub Cadet Parts

Cub Cadet Parts & Service


If you would like to help maintain this site & enhance it, feel free to donate whatever amount you would like to!




Attention Folks we have a new owner!
Greg Rozar AKA- CubDieselFan


Go Back   Only Cub Cadets > Cub Cadets > IH Cub Cadet Tractors (GT)

Notices

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 04-27-2019, 04:50 PM
three4rd three4rd is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: PA
Posts: 387
Default Is this the correct front wheel for my 129?

Hi,

https://www.millertire.com/products/...b-3-4-bearing/

My tire size matches that listed in the link - 16x6-50-8. The exact measurement of the inside (hole) diameter of my bearings is 25/32, so since 3/4 seems to be fairly standard, I assume this wheel comes with the right size. I really need at least one new wheel, being that over the past several years it's to the point where a new bearing simply fits inside my wheel with lots of play - probably turns constantly with the wheel. Consequently, I've gone through loads of bearings over the years. From hammering out the remainder of al the worn-out bearings, I'm sure the ends of the wheel are expanded and thus pretty well shot. Tired of eating through bearings.

Miller was suggested to me as a good place to get wheels, so just have to make sure of the size. I've been in contact with them and they have given me bearing measurements that don't quite match mine - they indicate a measurement of 1 3/8, whereas I get 1 10/32 for the shorter (inside the wheel) measurement and 1 14/32 for the larger outside diameter. Their wheel comes with the bearing, so probably no need to even worry about any of this - just interesting that my replacement bearings don't seem to exactly match their measurements.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 04-27-2019, 05:17 PM
Merk Merk is offline
Grand Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Ohio
Posts: 2,180
Default

It appears the hole for the valve stem is on the deep dish side. The valve stem hole needs to be on the shallow dish side. Valve stem will hit the steering arm.

This rim would work on a narrow frame IH Cub Cadet.
__________________
Project Uncle Dick
Cub Cadet 70
http://www.onlycubcadets.net/forum/s...ght=Uncle+Dick
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 04-27-2019, 06:33 PM
three4rd three4rd is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: PA
Posts: 387
Default

Would not have thought of this! Certainly valve stem has to be on the outside. I wrote back to Miller asking if there is anyone there that can advise as to which of their wheels will definitely work for my 129. Been sending messages back and forth with them about these bearing dimensions - but none of that is worth anything if it's not the right wheel.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 04-28-2019, 09:34 AM
R Bedell R Bedell is offline
Administrator
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Michigan
Posts: 13,693
Default

The 129 had two options for the front wheels. A 4.00 x 8" Rim (IH-386188-R92) for 4.00/4.80 x 8" tires, or 5.38 x 8" Rim (IH-545730-R2) for the 16 X 6.50-8 Tires.

The 4.00 x 8 Rim is NLA from Cub Cadet. The 5.38 x 8" Rim is still available.
Attached Images
File Type: jpg 129FW.jpg (10.1 KB, 144 views)
__________________
Roland Bedell

CC Models: 100, 105, 1450, 782, (2) 784, & 2072

Buy: Made in the USA
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 04-28-2019, 10:04 AM
IHinIN's Avatar
IHinIN IHinIN is offline
Grand Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Indiana
Posts: 1,834
Default

Another option is to swap to 1” spindles and wheels from a late production Quietline tractor. The 1” bearings are much larger and durable. I did that upgrade on my 129 when I lucked out and found a guy wanting 3/4” spindles so that he could run narrow wheels.
__________________
Adam

1964 Model 100 w/ K301 12hp and custom hydraulics
1972 Model 149 turned 129 w/ K301 12hp, triple hydraulics, 66 series clone
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 05-20-2019, 01:21 PM
three4rd three4rd is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: PA
Posts: 387
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by R Bedell View Post
The 129 had two options for the front wheels. A 4.00 x 8" Rim (IH-386188-R92) for 4.00/4.80 x 8" tires, or 5.38 x 8" Rim (IH-545730-R2) for the 16 X 6.50-8 Tires.

The 4.00 x 8 Rim is NLA from Cub Cadet. The 5.38 x 8" Rim is still available.
So the 5.38 x 8 will definitely work on my 129 then? And has the valve stem on the outside the way it looks?
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 05-20-2019, 06:43 PM
mortten mortten is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Peninsula, Ohio
Posts: 961
Default

That is a picture of an actual Cub Cadet factory wheel. If you have 16x 6.50-8 tires it will work.
__________________
Doug

Dad's 122 w/42" cast deck, spring assist, lights,weights, rear lift
1250 w/hydraulic lift, lights,weights, spring assist.
50C deck converted to an A with front wheels
44C deck converted to an A with front wheels.
QA-36A
42" blade
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:04 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.

Cub Cadet is a premium line of outdoor power equipment, established in 1961 as part of International Harvester. During the 1960s, IH initiated an entirely new line of lawn and garden equipment aimed at the owners rural homes with large yards and private gardens. There were a wide variety of Cub Cadet branded and after-market attachments available; including mowers, blades, snow blowers, front loaders, plows, carts, etc. Cub Cadet advertising at that time harped on their thorough testing by "boys - acknowledged by many as the world's worst destructive force!". Cub Cadets became known for their dependability and rugged construction.

MTD Products, Inc. of Cleveland, Ohio purchased the Cub Cadet brand from International Harvester in 1981. Cub Cadet was held as a wholly owned subsidiary for many years following this acquisition, which allowed them to operate independently. Recently, MTD has taken a more aggressive role and integrated Cub Cadet into its other lines of power equipment.

This website and forum are not affiliated with or sponsored by MTD Products Inc, which owns the CUB CADET trademarks. It is not an official MTD Products Inc, website, and MTD Products Inc, is not responsible for any of its content. The official MTD Products Inc, website can be found at: http://www.mtdproducts.com. The information and opinions expressed on this website are the responsibility of the website's owner and/or it's members, and do not represent the opinions of MTD Products Inc. IH, INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER are registered trademark of CNH America LLC

All material, images, and graphics from this site are the property of www.onlycubcadets.net. Any unauthorized use, reproductions, or duplications are prohibited unless solely expressed in writing.

Cub Cadet, Cub, Cadet, IH, MTD, Parts, Tractors, Tractor, International Harvester, Lawn, Garden, Lawn Mower, Kohler, garden tractor equipment, lawn garden tractors, antique garden tractors, garden tractor, PTO, parts, online, Original, 70, 71, 72, 73, 76, SO76, 80, 81, 86, 100, 102, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108,109, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 127, 128, 129, 147, 149, 169, 182, 282, 382, 482, 580, 582, 582 Special, 680, 682, 782, 782D, 784, 800, 805, 882, 982, 984, 986, 1000, 1015, 1100, 1105, 1110, 1200, 1250, 1282, 1450, 1512, 1604, 1605, 1606, 1610, 1615, 1620, 1650, 1710, 1711, 1712, 1806, 1810, 1811, 1812, 1912, 1914.