Taller rims/tires for log splitter?

[k_kindig11]

Recently had a blowout on my log splitter about 5 miles from home. No choice but to drag it all the way back on the rim. Before I replace the rim and tire, I've always wished the splitter sat a little higher off the ground. My thought was putting some taller rims/tires on it while it was down. Right now it has the common 4.80/4.00x8. Does anyone know of a tire with rim that will work that's taller? I realize it might throw off the splitter when used in vertical position but big trees around here are few and far between so I'm not worried about that. 98% of all I splitting gets done in the horizontal position. My splitter is a swisher 28ton. It has the type of rims without lugs,.... a threaded "axle" comes through the rim, riding on a bearing with castle nut that draws it in. Looking for a straight bolt on replacement with No major mods needed. Anything out there? Can get a picture of the rim of that would help.


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[Eq Broker]

I would contact your local tire dealer as they can help you.

 

[Marshy]

Try the junk yard maybe.

 

[greg storms]

I have a troy bilt 27t similar to yours in my garage. I went n looked at it n realized it is a couple of inches low for me also. I'm 5'11" and imagine a 2 " rise in the H beam would make it easier to split horizontally. But, the center of gravity is already high, with lots of weight just waiting for the right circumstance to tip over. Just maybe some1 borrows it n uses it vertically......that's when the raised center of gravity will catch some1 off guard. there's lots of weight that can really affect some serious bodily injury. For that reason, I won't modify the one in my garage. Another reason is it's a loaner from my partner...I don't think he'd appreciate me modifying it. I owned one from about 1990 til about 2 years ago. Wish I hadn't given it away after second engine needed replacement. Wife said I didn't need it any more.
MAN RULE: "don't give up the garage". Next time wife sez to get rid of a tool, I'll suggest we get rid of some jewelry!!