Bigger wheels on air compressor

[Rigid life]

I rebuilt a old Craftsman gasoline powered air compressor, painted it Kubota orange , removed the Briggs and Stratton and installed a Predator 212 cc.
I'm now trying to put bigger wheels and tires on it but ran into a problem of finding bolts that will work

The wheels I'm trying to use are the ones with 10 inch out diameter tires , the wheels call for a 5/8 inch shoulder bolt

 

[Rigid life]

 

[whateg01]

Just drill the holes out and stick a 5/8" round bar through with cotter pins.

 

[MovingAlong]

McMaster-Carr, if you're looking for something like this:



Although I kind of like @whateg01's idea as well... maybe better actually.

 

[RTM]

Bigger wheels (rubber bulge) often need a bigger offset away from the frame to avoid hitting the frame. Make sure you check that before buying your shoulder bolts. BTDT.

 

[whateg01]

Just drill the holes out and stick a 5/8" round bar through with cotter pins.

This is assuming it goes all the way across. I now recall that at least one of my compressor tanks has had individual brackets for each wheel. A long axle wouldn't work for that.

 

[RTM]

This is assuming it goes all the way across. I now recall that at least one of my compressor tanks has had individual brackets for each wheel. A long axle wouldn't work for that.

My generator has engine parts stopping it from having a single axle.

 

[rsanter]

A regular bolt and asleeve work too

 

[PCustoms]

I really don't understand the question.

5/8 bolts were probably 2 aisles over from where the wheel was bought...

 

[nadogail]

When I use the wheels sold at Harbor Freight, I typically weld 5/8 bolts, from which I have removed the heads, into the crotch of a length of angle that was salvaged from a discarded bed frame. Elastic stop nuts keep the wheels on those axles.

 

[Leaflessshadetree]

Maybe use the term stripper bolt in your search will get more results.

 

[Rigid life]

Thanks for all of the replies , I'll keep all this info in mind and then come up with a solution and then post the results , I'm thinking about adding the big tires on the back and then swivel castors on the front so I can roll it around easier .
Maybe the castors will be able to be removed quickly and easy or flip up , then I put a rubber patio paver under the leg to prevent the compressor from vibrating off down the street.
The pavor tends to keep the compressor planted to the ground pretty good

 

[whateg01]

Thanks for all of the replies , I'll keep all this info in mind and then come up with a solution and then post the results , I'm thinking about adding the big tires on the back and then swivel castors on the front so I can roll it around easier .
Maybe the castors will be able to be removed quickly and easy or flip up , then I put a rubber patio paver under the leg to prevent the compressor from vibrating off down the street.
The pavor tends to keep the compressor planted to the ground pretty good

I wouldn't put wheels all around. Compressors tend to vibrate. Things that vibrate tend to move.

 

[rsanter]

Thanks for all of the replies , I'll keep all this info in mind and then come up with a solution and then post the results , I'm thinking about adding the big tires on the back and then swivel castors on the front so I can roll it around easier .
Maybe the castors will be able to be removed quickly and easy or flip up , then I put a rubber patio paver under the leg to prevent the compressor from vibrating off down the street.
The pavor tends to keep the compressor planted to the ground pretty good

Old wheel lock trick
wrap a chain around the wheel where it contacts the ground
chains are great wheel stops

plus locking casters on the other end