Chris 642 #1 Posted November 19, 2014 A few years ago I brought a set of rear wheels & turf tyres for my bolens tractors on the bay They have been sat in the shed for years. I thought to myself I will fit a set of agri grip tyres so I have a set for my 1886. The other month, these poped up on the bay, brand new so I brought them & had them shipped down to me. At the weekend after buying some new tubes, I fitted them. Good when you own a tyre machine Just need some time to fit them to the tractor 2 Ian and Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #2 Posted November 19, 2014 Fair set of boots there mate Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #3 Posted November 19, 2014 Chris, they look great. Your 1886 will be unstoppable with them on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #4 Posted November 19, 2014 Nice treads Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #5 Posted November 19, 2014 Look very nice Chris. Be good to see them on your tractor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #6 Posted November 20, 2014 ive a customers bolens in the workshop at the moment chris waiting for me to find a set of thoughs so if you want to sell them ime your boy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #7 Posted November 20, 2014 Sorry Nigel, going to put these to work! What model bolens do you have in?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #9 Posted November 21, 2014 1254 From memory, I thought the 1254 was a tubeframe tractor which uses similar wheels to a WH. I don't think these will fit. Did you mean a 1250 which is a largeframe? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #10 Posted November 21, 2014 These wheels are monster 26x12-12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #11 Posted November 21, 2014 From memory, I thought the 1254 was a tubeframe tractor which uses similar wheels to a WH. I don't think these will fit. Did you mean a 1250 which is a largeframe? no i meant 853 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #12 Posted November 21, 2014 Heres an 853 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POm9LK0VhmQ 2 nigel and Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #13 Posted November 21, 2014 Great machines, I have the older version a 850. Iain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #14 Posted November 21, 2014 Nice tyres Chris, traction shouldn't be a problem with those fitted Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #15 Posted November 21, 2014 I am sure they would look better on my HT23 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #16 Posted November 21, 2014 Well if you want to bring down we can try You must have driven past my place with it all those years ago when you brought it Still kick myself not bidding on the other 23 last year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #17 Posted November 21, 2014 Chris, I don't want to worry you but I am driving through Hampshire and Sussex tomorrow. So lock up those wheels and bolt down your Bolens as well..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #18 Posted November 22, 2014 Chris, Where have all the HT's gone!! I have similar regrets about one that came up just after I bought mine, it's really not good that so few come up for sale. Yes, we do need to find a way to meet up soon. BTW. we need to watch out for Andrew, we now have some serious competition for any Bolens that comes up for sale. Don't tell him I said so though 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #19 Posted November 22, 2014 well ime doing an engine swap on the 853 next week the briggs thats in it is nothing but trouble so i will start a thread on it soon it might upset some of you purists though 1 Triumph66 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #20 Posted November 22, 2014 Nigel, Sometimes it has to be done. These machines are always better than the engines that are put in them. A friend in the US has had good results from a Vanguard and also from a Chinese diesel in a Bolens. I am looking forward to the thread. Iain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Triumph66 1,256 #21 Posted November 22, 2014 I will be interested in following your thread Nigel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris 642 #22 Posted November 26, 2014 Back on track now. Fitted the wheels today. With these & a new coil on the engine, its un stopable now Took the deck off for the winter & went & found some mud to plough through 2 slf-uk and bowtiebutler956 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #23 Posted November 26, 2014 blimey chris that looks rather meaty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slf-uk 914 #24 Posted November 26, 2014 Chris, your 1886 looks fantastic with those chevrons on. I'm thinking that I need to look for another set of rims as do the same on my HT23. Iain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #25 Posted November 26, 2014 Ooo yes, I like the look of wide rubber... Very nice Chris.. If you ballast the tyres it will become unstoppable Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
