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wh22366
05-15-2006, 08:22 PM
I have 20" front tires/rims on the front of my '86 Cat
4WD. I need tires and 10.5x20" rubber is some expensive. Anybody out there converted one of these rigs to the more common 18" rims and (much less expensive)12.5x18 or 12.5/80x18 rubber? I have 19.5x24 rears and the 12.5x18 fronts should keep the same gear ratios as the 10.5's. Thanks.

Wayne
wh22366
05-19-2006, 07:45 PM
Milton Cat, the dealer in my part of the world, hasn't been able to locate any used 18" Cat 8-bolt front wheels for my machine, so I thought I'd see if any of you out there have a favorite place to go used TLB parts shopping.

There are Case wheels available around here -- usually 16inch -- but I'm not yet at the point where I want to see if a Case wheel will fit the Cat and clear the steering. The Cat wheels have what appears to be a 10 1/2" bolt circle and a 8 3/4" center hole.

I'd appreciate any help or info I can get. :)
PSDF350
05-19-2006, 10:52 PM
Try nash equipment in colebrook. They have (if you dont already know) acers upon acers of used equipment and parts machines. That I am sure you could find something. Or at least a cool place to go check out. There website is www.nashequipment.com
wh22366
05-20-2006, 08:31 PM
PSDF350 - Thanks for the tip. I haven't been to Colebrook since the last trip I made on the Hardley to get the bike blessed, 7 or 8 years ago. Looks like a good excuse for a road trip.

Wayne
PSDF350
05-20-2006, 11:31 PM
PSDF350 - Thanks for the tip. I haven't been to Colebrook since the last trip I made on the Hardley to get the bike blessed, 7 or 8 years ago. Looks like a good excuse for a road trip.

Wayne
If you need an excuse:yup I would call though just to see what they have. Which they probably do. I have never seen so much irion in one place. Actually 2 becuase they dont have enough room by shop so you need to drive a few more mile up road to there real yard is. Still make good road trip just for the look see.
wh22366
06-27-2006, 09:19 PM
Done. Found a nearly new Cat 9x18 front wheel on eBay for $24.99 + shipping. It fit the front hub and misses the steering knuckle by a bunch. Then bought a new one to match. I've covered the cost of both wheels by the lower cost of the popular 12.5/80-18s over the stock 10.5x20s.
It's good to win one once in awhile!:)