[Farmall] F-20 tires

[Guy Fay]

Bob,
What were the 40 and 42's used for? I just saw a photograph of my 
Grandpa's Farmall Regular circa 1952 or so, looks like he had some big 
rubber on-  might have been 38s, but on a Regular they looked huge on 
those F&H round spokes.

Bob Currie wrote:

> Tony,
> The F-20's use various sizes of those F & H round  spoke wheels like 
> you have on your 37 model. The most common ones I've seen are 24", 
> 28", 36",  38". I've seen 40's and 42", but not very often, and they 
> were mostly used on special applications. The 24" and 28" wheels are 
> mounted with the hub turned around so the wheel sticks  out further 
> and doesn't hit the brake pod.  If you used 36" or 38", the wheel 
> could be mounted in the more conventional method, and you'd see the 
> overall width of the tractor would be about seven or eight inches 
> narrower.  They offer those different tire sizes so you can pick a 
> size that will fit your needs, and also to keep the tractor sitting 
> level. Usually, the smaller the diameter of your wheel, the bigger or 
> taller or fatter the tire. I don't necessarily agree that the BF 
> Goodrichs look the best, and I would suggest that you go have a look 
> around, whether on the internet or in person, at other F-20's to 
> compare what you see. I say all this because your rear wheels and 
> tires are (1) a very expensive part of the restoration, and (2) they 
> can make or break the overall look of your finished tractor.
>
>> bobcurrie,
>
> Greenwood, CA
>
>> All,
>>
>> I am getting ready to buy new tires for my F-20. The tires that are 
>> on it are 12.75 x 24. Miler Tire told me on the phone that this 
>> converts to 16.9 x 24. Is this right?
>>
>> Their site also says that the BF Goodrich tires look the best on the 
>> old style rims, but the closest size of BF"s that they have is 
>> 14.9x24. Any recommendations?
>>
>> http://www.oldengine.org/members/pitts/mbf/F20NRestoration.htm
>>
>> The link shows pictures of he tractor.
>>
>> I am on the digest so please include me on any replies 
>> (mgomaize at netzero.com)
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Tony
>>
>>
>>
>>
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>> Tony Pitts
>> Ann Arbor, MI
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