dourobob
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What do you use to \"load\" your tires?
In my area calcium chloride is the common liquid for loading tactor tires as it doesn't freeze in winter. On another board it was suggested that alcohol is better (I am assuming that is isopropyl and it goes in the tire /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif) and it takes about 5 gallons plus water for an average rear tire. The poster indicated it causes less rust. I suspect it may not be quite as dense (heavy) as calcium chloride but the few pounds difference may not be that significant for my application. I also read on another post in TBN that old antifreeze is used by some folks - might be able to get this from the recyclers fairly cheap as long as it won't damage the tires or tubes.
Would appreciate the voices of experience on this one with any ideas /recommendations.
Thanks
Bob
In my area calcium chloride is the common liquid for loading tactor tires as it doesn't freeze in winter. On another board it was suggested that alcohol is better (I am assuming that is isopropyl and it goes in the tire /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif) and it takes about 5 gallons plus water for an average rear tire. The poster indicated it causes less rust. I suspect it may not be quite as dense (heavy) as calcium chloride but the few pounds difference may not be that significant for my application. I also read on another post in TBN that old antifreeze is used by some folks - might be able to get this from the recyclers fairly cheap as long as it won't damage the tires or tubes.
Would appreciate the voices of experience on this one with any ideas /recommendations.
Thanks
Bob