Lawn mower wheel
I spent some time online researching replacement front drive wheels for my Husqvarna lawn mower. There are a confusing number of serial numbers and brand names out there for Sears Craftsman Husqvarna AYP etc. but I eventually determined they are all cross compatible as long as they match the following specs based on the original wheels of my mower:
Wheel diameter: 8"
Wheel width: 2"
Gear teeth: 53
Bore: 1/2" Dia.
Hub Offset: 1-5/8" (1.60")
These things being the same the tread pattern and color of the plastic hub are what seem to vary from one model to another. Price range is all over the place too. A "Husqvarna" wheel cost as much as $32 from one online retailer. Sears Craftsman around $23 each from another. I thought the $15 price for the one I found on Amazon to be an awesome deal.
I opened up the box and was very pleased to find that the wheels are actually different than the one pictured. The ones I received have black plastic instead of the white in the picture. Best of all the ones I got have metal bearing rings on both sides of the axle hole. This feature should really extend the life of the wheels preventing them from reaming out at the plastic axle hole and getting wobbly - that's what caused my old wheels to give out after a few years.
Each wheel comes with a new plastic dust cover that fits over the inside face of the wheel. I checked the packaging and it's stamped with "193144" so this is indeed the wheel I ordered. I'm glad I got an improved model with the metal bearings. Other wheels I saw cost a lot more and have an all plastic hub design.More detail ...
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