Craftsman tractor wheel

[terlou]

Hi
I recently bought a new pair of front wheels for my 42" Craftsman riding mower from a seller on EBAY.. These new wheels do not have metal axle bushings nor do the wheels have a grease fitting installed. Bushings for the new wheels are plastic. The original wheels have metal bushings with grease fittings for lubrication. My question is:

ARE THESE NEWER REPLACEMENTS AN UPGRADE TO THE OLDER METAL AXLE BUSHINGS AND IS LUBRICATION REQUIRED SINCE THE NEWER WHEELS WITH THE PLASTIC BUSHINGS DON'T HAVE GREASE FITTINGS?

THANKS!!!!!

 

[chance123]

When a machine of substancial weight rides on plastic, you can expect to be changing them often. Roller brg wheels are the way to go for a lifetime. Usually the rubber will be worn out before the brgs wear out.

 

[pugaltitude]

Certain models came with either type.
If you have metal you should replace with metal which are still available.