wheel weights for 1953 golden jubilee

what is a fair price for wheel weights for a golden jubilee, and how much should they weigh?also, where could i find some?

Mary Jo:

There are several styles of weights that will fit your Jubilee, and the price varies depending upon the style.

The most affordable style is probably the N style weights that bolt to the wheel using extended rim mounting bolts. These are crescent shaped cast iron weights in either two or three segments per side and probably weigh around 150 - 200 lbs per side. These can sometimes be found on ebay or Craigslist for $150 - $200 per two wheel set but shipping can be a deal breaker if they are not close enough for you to pick them up yourself.

Ford "pie" weights can also be used on your Jubilee but these are usually considerable more expensive as they are desired by both collectors and pullers. The going rate for a complete set of "light" pie weights, which will total to about 400 lbs per side is usually between $400 - $500. These too can sometimes be found on ebay and Craigslist.

You did not say why you need wheel weights for your Jubilee. Do you have a front end loader or are you using your Jubilee to plow?

In either case, your tires can be filled with liquid ballast, which will add somewhere around 300 - 400 lbs per side, depending upon the type of liquid ballast you choose. Liquid ballast is generally less expensive than cast iron weights but there are potential drawbacks. Post back if you desire additional advice about liquid ballast.

Dean

thanks for the info. i use my jubilee for tractor pulls. what are the disadvantages of filling the tires with fluid instead of weights?

A lot tougher to put it in and take it out than cast weights and can rust rims (depending on the stuff).

thanks for the info on adding fluid to the tires instead of adding wheel weights.

thanks for info about adding fluids to the tires instead of adding weights to the wheels.

Mary Jo:

Since you are using your Jubilee to pull, I would recommend the Ford "pie" weight system.

Liquid ballast is a relatively "permanent" weight because it takes time to fill a tire and this is usually done by specialists with a large tank and a pump. As a result, liquid ballast is not a viable option for a tractor puller who wishes to add and remove weights in order to compete in different classes.

The so-called "pie" weight system uses 12 cast iron segments per side and it is relatively easy for one person to add and remove segments as conditions dictate. Ford sold both so-called "light" and so-called "heavy" pie weight packages for use with tractors of different HP.

The so-called "light" segments weigh around 30 lbs each and the so-called "heavy" segments weigh about 45 lbs each. As a result, one person can install and remove segments without help.

The going rate for a comple set of (non finished) "pie" weights is around $500, and they can be found on ebay and Craigslist from time to time.

If you buy a set, be certain that you get 24 segments, 2 mounting discs (sometimes called star wheels) and 16 of the special lug stud estenders needed to mount the mounting discs to the tractor.

It is not uncommon for people to sell pie weight sets without the lug stud extenders, and reproductions of these will cost around $11 each. As a result, a set of pie weights without the lug stud extenders is worth considerably less than one with the necessary extenders.

I have several vintage Ford tractors with pie weight systems (both light and heavy) installed. If you like, I can send photos by email.

Dean

are the wheel weights for the jubilee inside or outside weights?

Hey Dean I have these weights that I don't know what they fit could these be the half weights you are talking about.??? I'm in central NY so they would not help her.

Perhaps, but it it not possible to determine from the photo.

Dean

Pie weights mount only on the outside of the wheel.

Rim mount weights can be mounted on either the inside or the outside of the wheel.

Dean

Here's a couple of photos for you of weights that will fit your Ford.
The first one is an inner weight - though they could be installed on the outside too.
They weigh about 225 lbs/side.
You will see those sell in the $200 range. Make you get all the mounting wedges or they are useless.
The second type you most often see is the pie weights. They mount on the outside only.
They come in two different weights - 30 lbs/segment and about 42 lbs/segment. Multiply that number by 24 for total weight and well, you do the math.
Your Jube is best suited for the lighter size.
Again, if you don't get the special plates and wheel studs they can not be mounted.
Expect to pay in the range of $500 for a complete set of those.