GC17xx front wheel camber

[GeneV]

Look at that front right wheel, what's up with that? Should I be concerned? Everything seems to work fine.

 

[cglaser104]

What am I looking at of concern?

 

[kenmbz]

Did you check the bolts holding the wheel?
Anything seem loose on that side?

 

[GeneV]

Did you check the bolts holding the wheel?
Anything seem loose on that side?

No, nothing evident. Just weird that one wheel is more cambered than the other. Can you guys with GC's take a look at yours while on level ground? Maybe that's just a "thing" with this tractor, dunno.

 

[cglaser104]

Mine are definitely cambered. Wheels both at equal inflation?

 

[GeneV]

Mine are definitely cambered. Wheels both at equal inflation?

Yup, equal.

 

[Dmacleo]

my 2010 gc2400 has a camber like that (maybe not as pronounced) BUT is equal on both sides.
if I had to guess its the OTHER side that is off spec.
with that being said....if everything works just drive on...

 

[GeneV]

my 2010 gc2400 has a camber like that (maybe not as pronounced) BUT is equal on both sides.
if I had to guess its the OTHER side that is off spec.
with that being said....if everything works just drive on...

Hwhaaaat!?? Now you got me thinking, and that thinking is that either me or the previous owner did too much loader stuff w/o adequate counterbalance on the back, and maybe a little bit messed up the axle or cv joint on the left side over there.

But like you said, if everything is working, maybe no biggie?

 

[MF RED in MT]

Hey Gene, both of my front tires look even and similar to your right side tire.

You probably already looked at these suggestions I'm thinking of to check/adjust are:

Front tires toe-in, & air pressure ratio stated in my owners manual (front tire pressure to rear tire pressure).

Just a guess, maybe your mower has more down pressure to the ground wheel/s on the right hand side versus the left hand side (if so it may act like a jack raising the right hand side some a long with less weight on the right side tire)?

 

[GeneV]

Hey Gene, both of my front tires look even and similar to your right side tire.

You probably already looked at these suggestions I'm thinking of to check/adjust are:

Front tires toe-in, & air pressure ratio stated in my owners manual (front tire pressure to rear tire pressure).

Just a guess, maybe your mower has more down pressure to the ground wheel/s on the right hand side versus the left hand side (if so it may act like a jack raising the right hand side some a long with less weight on the right side tire)?

Yeh thanks, yeh I gotta take a closer look at all that for sure. The whole time, I was concentrating on the more cambered right wheel, didn't even think to look at the other wheel. Doh!

 

[Dmacleo]

Hwhaaaat!?? Now you got me thinking, and that thinking is that either me or the previous owner did too much loader stuff w/o adequate counterbalance on the back, and maybe a little bit messed up the axle or cv joint on the left side over there.

But like you said, if everything is working, maybe no biggie?

so was bored and just went out and looked again. both my tires have a camber close to ( not as pronounced but that may be just model difference) to your rt side tire.
your real issue, IMO, is the left side tire has LESS camber.
so yeah, possible overload/slight bend/etc.
as far as mower weight...looks like its on ground so should not be issue. suspect you are correct about loader work.
but if it ain't broke don't worry.
worse case...close one eye when looking at front of tractor LOL

 

[GeneV]

Daaamn GeneV, stop being so judgmental!

Who am I to judge...even with the wheels at different camber angles, tractor is still more perfect than I can ever hope to be lol.

 

[Dmacleo]

oddly enough (since mower mentioned) this is sort of related to issue I have.
my mower lift rod is bent enough that rt side (heavier discharge side) is bent enough that there is almost 1.5 inches difference in lift height after 11+ years LOL
Gonna replace rod when I store deck for winter.
But I digress, I'm bored right now LOL

 

[GeneV]

oddly enough (since mower mentioned) this is sort of related to issue I have.
my mower lift rod is bent enough that rt side (heavier discharge side) is bent enough that there is almost 1.5 inches difference in lift height after 11+ years LOL
Gonna replace rod when I store deck for winter.
But I digress, I'm bored right now LOL

Does your lawn looks like a black dude's hairstyle from the 90's?

 

[Dmacleo]

Does your lawn looks like a black dude's hairstyle from the 90's?

LOL nope I adjusted lift so its even. once I pull deck for good in week or so I'll replace he bar.

 

[cdaigle430]

As long as that rim doesn't wobble there isn't anything to be concerned about. The hubs are casted so other than shims it can't be changed.

It could be the rim too...try swapping wheels to see if it makes a difference just out of curiosity.

 

[GeneV]

As long as that rim doesn't wobble there isn't anything to be concerned about. The hubs are casted so other than shims it can't be changed.

It could be the rim too...try swapping wheels to see if it makes a difference just out of curiosity.

Hmm, that's a good suggestion, will try that yeh!