LD1
Epic Contributor
Not sure if anyone else deals with this, but every since I got my kubota L3400 with 7x16 R1 front tires, they always seem to leak down. Not so much the first couple of years, as its primary task was mowing. But since doing more heavy loader work, it has become a problem. No holes in the tires, and not leaking around the valve stem, but around the beads. Seems they dont like to seal well.
A few years ago, I put a couple of cans of the "fix-a-flat" stuff in each tire. Stuff was ~$3 a can or so at the local general store. All has been well. Until the other day I had one start leaking again. Spraying a little windex around teh bead, and sure enough, leaking about everywhere.
So I busted the tire off the rim, cleaned everything up with a wirewheel and put back together. No leaks so I though I had it. Did some digging and heavy FEL work and she is leaking again
It seems when doing heavy loader work and digging holes that the beads/sidewalls are flexing enough to let dirt and debris get in there and the more I drive, the more it works it way into the seat and causes leaks.
So, should I slime them or put a few more cans of fix-flat in there, or should I bite the bullet and put tubes in. Local farm-tire-shop wants $30 per tube INSTALLED, which isnt bad. Cheapest I can find online is $14 + shipping, and I really dont want to install myself. Using spoons/prybars it is too easy to pinch the tube. BTDT.
Thoughts? opinions? Experiences?
A few years ago, I put a couple of cans of the "fix-a-flat" stuff in each tire. Stuff was ~$3 a can or so at the local general store. All has been well. Until the other day I had one start leaking again. Spraying a little windex around teh bead, and sure enough, leaking about everywhere.
So I busted the tire off the rim, cleaned everything up with a wirewheel and put back together. No leaks so I though I had it. Did some digging and heavy FEL work and she is leaking again
It seems when doing heavy loader work and digging holes that the beads/sidewalls are flexing enough to let dirt and debris get in there and the more I drive, the more it works it way into the seat and causes leaks.
So, should I slime them or put a few more cans of fix-flat in there, or should I bite the bullet and put tubes in. Local farm-tire-shop wants $30 per tube INSTALLED, which isnt bad. Cheapest I can find online is $14 + shipping, and I really dont want to install myself. Using spoons/prybars it is too easy to pinch the tube. BTDT.
Thoughts? opinions? Experiences?