l3400 rear tread width change (r4) question

[MikeinMich]

A follow-up question to the one I posted earlier about getting rear wheel spacers for my l3400 (which appear to be an elusive myth thus far). I've been reading about being able to switch the tires around (so the valve is on the inside) to get a wider tread width. Has anyone done this on an L3400 with the industrial tires? The manual is confusing on this (it looks like the ag tires have a number of widths to choose from). Thanks

 

[k0ua]

I am pretty sure the r4 wheels on an L3400 cannot be switched. the wheels are different than the "standard equipped tires" meaning R1 or AG tires/wheels.
James K0UA

 

[k0ua]

Well looked at the book, maybe you could swap them left to right but since they are already dished out, wouldn't they be dished in if you swapped them ? and wouldn't that make the track narrower instead of wider?
I just dont think you are going to get the results you need.
James K0UA

 

[teg]

You can do it for the FRONT tires only... You will put more stress on the hubs (so I'm told) and when turning (since they are wider) will change the speed from the original setup (not sure for better or for worst - and don't know if that will screw something up down the road...) ...but if I find out, I'll let you know. I turned them out about a 150 hours ago... and I like how they "feel" (stable).

Also, what do you mean about "... getting rear wheel spacers for my l3400 (which appear to be an elusive myth thus far)..." I almost ordered a set, $290 bucks or so... but decided not too. Is the dealer saying they are no longer available?