Need suggestions for my 149 1" bore front wheels
 

I messed up and ordered a set of front axles for my 149 that were on a 1650. Now my 3/4" bore wheels won't fit the 1" axles. What wheels and tires will fit. Any one had this problem? I really like the 1" axles over my stock 3/4" ones, they should hold up better.

SF :confused2.gif"

I purposely ordered those axles for my 149,,,
but,,,
at the same time, I ordered new wheels, and bearings.

The front end turned out great!! :biggrin2:

Now that I remember,, I ordered a new axle also,, I had snapped the one that was on the tractor!! :bigthink:

Too many "wheelies",, :bigeyes: I was young,,,:banned:

The Cub Cadet Tractors from the 70/100 Series through the Mid Quietline Series, all had 3/4" front axles. Starting at Serial Number 632502 in the Quietline production, Cub Cadet switched to 1" front Axles.

As I see, you have two options. (A) Get the correct axles (spindles) or (B) have the one you have, drilled out.

I believe what semper fi is saying is that his problem is with the old wheels onto the new spindles, not new spindles onto old axle. Seems like a crap shoot, either another set of new 3/4" spindles or a whole new set of 1" wheels and bearings, plus ya gotta swap the tires to the new wheels.

One thing I would consider is, if I ever wanted to put narrow tires on the front. I don't believe that the narrow wheels came in 1" bearing size. Maybe I'm wong.

Correct, I want to keep the 1" axles and get new wheels with the 1" bores. I have found a set for $75 and am seriously thinking of dropping the hammer on them unless you folks see a problem. Same size tires, but slightly worn. After they die, I considering going to tri rib ones.

SF :bigthink:

Update: I bought the used wheels and tires. Problem solved. Thank you all for your help … this restoration is starting to become a money pit. Lol

Extreme has new wheels.