Skid Steer Wheels & Rims | Buying Guide
Posted by AllSkidsteers® Tech Support Team on 7th Aug 2019
Need to purchase wheels for your skid steer but not sure what you should look for? In this skid steer wheel/rim buying guide we'll make sure you know all the right things to ask and what information you need to look for before you go and buy a new wheel or wheel set.
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Wheel Sizes
Skid steer rims come in many sizes, the most common sizes are : 8.25 x 16.5 and 9.75 x 16.5. Measured in inches, the first number is the overall width of the wheel, while the last number is the overall height of the wheel ( see measuring diagram below for further details ). Its is common however for these to be sold as 10 x 16.5 and 12 x 16.5 skid steer rims as these are the measurements of the tires that fit onto the wheels. The wheels on your machine may not say their size, in that case, look and see what size the tires are on the wheel you would like to replace and use the following information to purchase the correct wheel for your machine :
Tire Size 10 x 16.5 = Wheel Size 8.25 x 16.5
Tire Size 12 x 16.5 = Wheel Size 9.75 x 16.5
Tire Size 14 x 17.5 = Wheel Size 10.5 x 17.5.
Bolt Patterns and center hole sizes
The bolt pattern is the number of mounting holes in the wheel and there spacing from each other. The center hole is a cut out in the center of the wheel that lets the hub of the machine protrude through the wheel. To figure out what bolt pattern your skid steer wheel is, first count and see how many bolt holes your wheel has. Next measure how far the mounting holes are spaced from each other and measure the bolt circle ( see the measuring diagram above for further details ). Finally measure the hole in the center of your wheel. You now have all of the measurements to make sure your next wheel will mount properly onto your skid steer.
Offset
Offset is the distance from the hub mounting surface to the center line of the wheel and is measured in millimeters. Measuring this way can be difficult as you need to figure out how far away the mounting hub is from the center of the wheel, being ether positive or negative depending on your application. AllSkidsteers.com helps make figuring out the offset of your wheel easier by including front spacing and back spacing measurements of our wheels in inches. To measure the front spacing of your wheel, simply measure the distance from the front of the wheel's mounting hub to the front edge of the rim ( see the measuring diagram above for further details ). Do the same to measure the back spacing. Now that you have your skid steer wheel's offset, you can rest assured the rim you buy will fit properly.
Valve Stem Placement
The placement of the valve stem on your wheel is an important detail to pay attention to. If the wheel only has one valve stem, check to make sure that it will be facing the right position once mounted onto the machine. Some skid steer wheels come with two valve stems giving you the flexibility to mount the wheels on ether direction while still allowing easy access to the valve stems. Another important feature to look for is valve stem guards. These guards protect the valve stem from being cut or sheared off in the case of it getting caught on debris.
Damaged valve stem? We carry replacements.
Colors
If you're just purchasing one wheel, make sure it's color it will match the other wheels on your machine. AllSkidsteers.com carries OEM color matched wheels for Bobcat®, Case®, John Deere®, and New Holland® skid steers.
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That's it! You now have all of the information you need to buy the right wheels/rims for your skid steer loader. Need help finding the right wheel for your skid steer? Contact one of our customer support specialists ►.