Turning front tires inside out on B7800...

[Taiser]

Got my third flat on my front left tire of my B7800 today. Finally brought them in to be filled with foam. What I noticed when I popped them off is that the rim is much deeper on the inside than out...at least a couple of inches. Anybody ever turn them around? Only problem I can see is maybe a bigger turning radius and the hub won't be protected as much. Not sure how much more stability you would get from an extra 4 inches or so. Not really useful at my property that's super flat. Just wondering if anyone who is in a more hilly area has done this??

 

[magicheater]

I did that for a little while until I found some different rims and tires. I usually want a little wider tire on the front with a loader. I turned them around to increase stability but from what I have read it is hard on the bevel gears. Did not have them that way very long but did notice the stability was better.

 

[kevinj]

You will not get much more stability from the fronts. The axle pivots in the middle. You need to keep the rears firmly on the ground.:thumbsup:

 

[David_Kb7uns]

Was reading in one of my manuals that it is said the front wheels not to be reversed and only the 2wd axle is adjustable for wider tread, I can see where reversing the rim would add quite a load to the bevel gear pivot joints.


David Kb7uns

 

[magicheater]

You will not get much more stability from the fronts.

With my wider fronts, not only do I get better stability AND flotation, but the R-1's give me better traction too.