Machinery All Around the Farm Gauge wheel tire tool The rubber gauge wheel tires on my Kinze 3600 12/23 planter needed to be replaced. By Successful Farming Staff Successful Farming Staff The content on Agriculture.com is by created by trained journalists who have become subject-matter experts in their fields. You may see some content using the byline "Successful Farming Staff." The content is primarily from information or a press release provided by other entities – such as the USDA, a university, or agricultural company. The press release has been vetted and reviewed by a staff editor. The content is edited and changed to reflect the voice and style of Successful Farming. Successful Farming's Editorial Guidelines Published on May 25, 2023 Close The rubber gauge wheel tires on my Kinze 3600 12/23 planter needed to be replaced. The bearings and wheel halves were fine, so I didn't want to spend $4,100 to replace the entire wheel assembly if I could replace the tires for $30 each. Because each rim has 17 bolts that only line up in one position, replacing the tires can be a challenge. For less than $10, I made a jig by welding two 5/16-inch diameter rods spaced 10¾ inches apart to a 24-inch flat iron to make the job easier. While the jig is in a vise, I used a 10-inch piece of 5/8-inch all thread placed through the bearing and pulled the two rim halves into the tire. Be sure the tires are warm and lubricated. When the rims are almost tight, install the bolts, and the wheel is ready to be placed back on the planter. - Glen Massoth, Yates Center, Kansas Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit