JDeerekid
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- Joined
- Sep 8, 2004
- Messages
- 879
- Location
- P-Town, Upstate New York
- Tractor
- Montana 4340C w/Loader, JD GX345 w/54in. mower
I was just quoted a week or so ago for the rim guard in my rear tires which will cost $192.50 each. My tractor is slightly smaller than yours but not much so I would estimate around $200-250 each. That is for 55 gals/per tire which equals 600lbs per tire. Needless to say I am getting them filled as soon as a client pays me for the last bush hogging job I did.
I thought about the foam but heard it is very expensive. Something like double or more what the rim guard costs. Also heard it make the tractor ride very rough becuase it is very stiff in the tire. Doesnt allow the tire to flex I guess.
Steel wheel weights are not bad but you just cant get enough weight out of them unless you have them sticking out both sides of the tractor 2ft and then it is not practical or good for the tractor. So I will stick with the rim gaurd and something hanging off the back of the tractor.
I thought about the foam but heard it is very expensive. Something like double or more what the rim guard costs. Also heard it make the tractor ride very rough becuase it is very stiff in the tire. Doesnt allow the tire to flex I guess.
Steel wheel weights are not bad but you just cant get enough weight out of them unless you have them sticking out both sides of the tractor 2ft and then it is not practical or good for the tractor. So I will stick with the rim gaurd and something hanging off the back of the tractor.