Thanks TheSaturnV. It sounds like a regular tire machine then can be used to change the tires. Wasn't sure for I've never had tires changes smaller than that on a car.
Good suggestion on the back sides of the rim to protect against rust. The backs seem to rust up faster than the front sides.
My plan is to spray an use rust converter on the rims as I have already done to the frame, hood and fenders. Next is to spray an marine based epoxy primer on all parts. I have the primer left over from another project and have to use it up.
I've made one improvement which didn't come from the factory with this tractor. When removing the axle I discovered that the roll pin was broken and the pin was frozen to the axle. Trying to remove this was futal without heat. An acetylene torch, a brass drift and a BIG hammer worked great. It took awhile but had to get the axle cherry red to free the pin. The improvement is to put a zerk fitting in the axle so as to keep the axle from seizing up again, along with a new pin.
Since I'm still in the planning stages, what other improvements can I make ?
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