I have been having problems with the right tire on my Sears Craftsman 22 inch snow thrower (model # 247.885550) so I want to put in an inner tube. However, I cannot find what size of inner tube to get AND I have been unable to get the wheel off of the snow thrower. The bolt just seems to come out so far and then just spin and I cannot remove the tire. Help on either one of my questions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

Someone here probably has the answer, but you go to Sears web site, and if you drill down far enough, you can find a service manual for your snow blower.

 

I have the manual but it does not provide any information regarding tire size (to get a tube) or what to do if the bolt that keeps the wheel assembly on the snow blower does not come loose. I have attempted to get help from Sears but with no help from them. Their repair/parts store's phone line is always busy.

 

Did you ever find a fix for your wheel assembly? My 24" Craftsman snow thrower (Model 247.88355) has the same problem. The rubber detached from the metal wheel assembly and just spins around. Can't see a tube to replace. And a whole new wheel assembly from Sears is $80 plus $20 S&H. Any other suggestions? Part number is 634-04168A (13 x 4 x 6 RH wheel assembly). I haven't tried to get the wheel off yet, but am hoping to find a cheaper solution than a whole new wheel assembly.

 

Had the identical problem with the RH Wheel assembly; the rubber detached from the metal wheel assembly and just spins around. Called Sears to order the wheel assembly, but did not order the part as it was over $100 shipped. The representative suggested that I look for a tube that'll fit the assembly -- too much trouble. Decided to try the GUNK Puncture Sealer and it worked!!... Of course I don't know how long this fix will last.

 

These are tubeless tires. If you do a Google Search for fixing tubeless tires, you will fins a few hits. Basically you need to put a nylon strap around the perimeter of the tire as tightly as you can, and force the beads of the tire against the rim and then inflate it with a compressor. You may need to put a large screwdriver or crowbar between the strap and the tire and twist it to make it airtight. There are a few videos out there that demonstrate this.