Wide Stance Jinma |
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The Jinma 200 series, like many tractors, has a number of widths you can set your wheels to. Below, a Jinma owner from West Virginia sets the wheels to their widest position. This will give the tractor the most stable footprint, especially helpful for hilly terrain. As with everything, there are some tradeoffs which include a wider turning radius, exposore of front hubs, and more stress on the bearing and axle components. |
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Rear wheels set to widest position. Inner wheel dish is set to concave in. |
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Notice the wheel weights have been moved to the inside. |
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Here you can see how much the tires extend beyond the fenders. |
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Moving the front wheels to the widest position, only requires swapping the wheels and reversing them. Note how the hub is more exposed to possible damage by rocks or stumps. |
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Always make sure the tread pattern is pointed in the correct direction. When looking down at the tire, the ribs should point forward. |