Possible source for metal wheel replacements.

[MINIgrillin]

Was digging around twvbb and found this link. Looks interesting. Any input from those in the know?

http://hapcoparts.com/5mowerdeckwheelset.aspx

[Winz]

I believe those are 5" wheels.  Weber kettles take either 6" or 8".

The other critical dimension is the hub diameter.  Weber triangles are 3/8.  Most replacement wheels are 1/2"  I have used steel wheels from Tractor Supply Co on a couple of my Webers, but have had to use a bushing to make the 1/2" hub work.

Winz

PS - congrats MINIgrillin on becoming a WKC "Ranger"  Looks like I just made it over the line as well!

[Craig]

In the land of 26"ers, Here's a pair of 8" Arnold brand mower wheels. Offset rims. I had to use bushings of course... These are as close to authentic early-mid 70s 8"s as I could find. Same tread pattern as the original 70s wheels.

[Heyjude]

Hey Craig, Where did you get those crazy white walls? Can't be stock?
Did you also repaint them glossy black?
Thanks in advance for the info!
AJ 

[Craig]

Hey Craig, Where did you get those crazy white walls? Can't be stock?
Did you also repaint them glossy black?
Thanks in advance for the info!
AJ 

The metal rims are painted black. They come white. The whitewalls are from Brian. Which I did a mod on in order to fit these rims.

[Heyjude]

Cool, I suspect a few tweaks. Whats the white wall mod? 

[Heyjude]

FYI, they also have 6" wheels. Can't tell if they would be a good match or not..

http://hapcoparts.com/6mowerdeckwheelset.aspx

[G]

Those look great Craig....nice work.

[Craig]

Cool, I suspect a few tweaks. Whats the white wall mod? 

I had to add two inches. I very carefully cut some scrap from the whitewall sheet into the thin shape. Painstaking but I'm happy with the result.

[Heyjude]

Awesome.. I'll send you some of mine to do!