Tires Bigger Tires for Snapper Push Mower, Model 7800828

[tyler71380]

Hi All,

I purchased a push mower last summer to mow just my front lawn (it's a bit awkward to use my rider due to flower beds). The problem I have is the maximum cutting height of the push mower is 4". I didn't realize it's not as high as I needed when I bought it. Too late now. I believe 4" is long enough to keep the grass in nice shape, but I like to leave it a little longer. Just seems to look better.

I'm wondering if it's possible to buy wheels that are bigger, like 10 x 2 versus the 8 x 2 ones it comes with. Does anyone know if it's possible? If Snapper doesn't make them, are there any generic wheels that might fit?

I called the service department at the local Snapper dealer and they had never heard of someone trying to use bigger wheels to raise the deck. Seems like a reasonable option to me. What do you think?

Lastly, I don't know if this is the right forum for my questions. If it isn't, can someone please tell me where to post?

Here's the mower information:

Model Number: 7800828
Description: S22675

I appreciate the help!

Thanks,
Tyler

 

[shacky]

I have a mid '90's Snapper and would like to do same. Highest setting is still too short. Will be interested in what you find. :licking:

 

[Snapperfreak]

A mower shop telling u that just says they're a bunch of idiots. Their remedy is for u to buy a brand new mower probably. If your mower is a push mower and it has 8" wheels all the way around then u should be able to use 10" wheels and that will buy u an inch in height. If it's self propelled and it has 7" front and 9" rear u could use 8" front and 10" rear. That would only get about a half inch extra but I think that's the best u could do with bigger wheels. I think it's a good idea to try.

 

[Snapperfreak]

I thought of one other thing...could u add a notch in the wheel height selectors to give u more lift? Maybe with an angle grinder. Not sure if it'd be more work than it's worth but the idea just came to me, thought I'd share.

 

[shinytopgeezer]

Mornin' Tyler,

Don't be mad at the dealer---they only have time to check model #'s on a parts list. More than that and they get into a pissn' match with liability and "you said it would fit"!!!! Any way, take a straight edge (wooden ruler), place it across the back side of the wheel, and measure the distance 'till you hit something like the deck, or what ever. If your wheels are not offset (look at them from across the tread to the other side), then you could get a bigger diameter wheel to not collide with the deck by getting an offset and larger diameter wheel. However, be advised, if you use an offset wheel in place of a centered hub wheel you won't be able to trim quite as close as you do now.

Take an original wheel with you and the mounting bolt (if it's a bolt and not a stud) to check for hub diameter/length fitment. If you can, get the new wheels with ball bearings, not bushings, as these roll SOOOOO much easier. Ought to cost you about $40-$45 at a farm supply store.

The dealer is normally your best friend with a quality brand of mower like yours, but not when it comes to "hot-rodding". 'Yer on 'yer own pal!!!! Good luck, have fun.