Inverting the front rims for more stability

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Jer

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Two tractors..both Mitsubishi. MT160D 4WD with a Brush Cutter. The other is a MT1601 4WD with a loader
I just purchased a MT1601D 4WD with a loader. Can I invert the front rims which would increase the distance between the front tires giving me more stability when using the loader??
Jerry S.
 
   / Inverting the front rims for more stability #2  
Most people recommend not because it puts extra strain on the front end parts.

Eugene
 
   / Inverting the front rims for more stability #3  
I have a 4x4 and I inverted the front wheels for more stability. No problems yet. You can always change them back.
 
   / Inverting the front rims for more stability #4  
Making the front wider does not do much if anything. The axle is on a pivot. A rear wheel will be off the ground a long way before a wider front would come into play. The 4x4 will help going down a hill with a load helps a load because the rear can lose traction and you cannot stop.
 

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