Looking to replace wheels on my craftsman rider-will this fit ?

[mrlarry]

i have model 917.270760 18.5hp 42" craftsman riding mower- looking to replace the front wheels/tires . my manual shows an old part number of 106732x427
i found a take off set from a 2011 craftsman rider -same size wheels/tires- i believe both have 3/4" shafts. the new wheels have a prt # of 634-04086-0961 only difference i see are my rims are white and these are gray.

question is- will theses bolt right on with no modification ? looking to make it simple- just want to jack up mower- remove rims and replace with the new set and get back to cutting .

Thanks

 

[reddragon]

probably will fit ....but check backspacing [inside hub to edge of inside rim].....also the length inside the hub..because your axles will have spacers that determine fit....have you seen them in person or is this on an ad?

 

[reynoldston]

The only thing you have to look out for is hub length and if you can get the E-clips back on the axle.

 

[mrlarry]

wheels are a fleabay deal so i cant just bring my mower less one wheel to do a test fit unfortunally. my tires are shot and one keeps leaking at the bead so my only other option is 2 new tires and tubes or one tube in ther leaker. I tried to break tire from rim but was a no go and what the local shop wants for a tube and mount im better in the long run to just get a set of new wheel/tires for the front and be done for a bit extra

 

[reynoldston]

That has to be a hard call without knowing the hub length

 

[BKBrown]

I'd probably take one off and measure the hub length and back space - the tire size should give you a wheel diameter.

If you have a Tractor Supply near you - take the whole wheel with tire in and see if they can match them. I personally would opt for new instead of taking a chance on ones from an online unknown source.

 

[mrlarry]

just called sears parts hotline- useless as usual- i found threw my own search- their 2 different part numbers and dont feel like making a costly mistake - i dont see them innerchanging with the different numbers so it looks like ill just fill the tire up each cutting . actually just ordered a new cable for the blade engagement as i snapped the original this morning . thanks 4 the help guys

 

[BKBrown]

Check out this thread http://www.lawnmowerforum.com/front...e-tire-bead-breaker.html?highlight=break+bead and see if you can break the bead - clean the wheel and tire at the bead and air it back up -- I use silicone spray when re-seating the bead.

 

[reynoldston]

If you just have leaks put tire slime in them and it should seal them for a cheap fix. I sure don't like fixing them after because of the mess but have done this in a pinch and it does work.

 

[reddragon]

you should be able to find innertubes for about $10-15...they aren't that hard to install....but finding a good used pair of tires with rims shouldnt be that hard..keep checking craigslist!.....good luck!