MTGreen
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- Oct 12, 2022
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- Montana, USA
- Tractor
- Deere 5220, Ford 1720, Deere Progator 2030
Reading through that thread you tell us about rim corrosion that you attributed to windshield washer fluid that was contained in tubes.I've weighted a lot of tractors and have found rear wheel weights are the best choice because it leaves the three-point open and distributes the weight better. The price is high but these days many weights cross over and fit many other brands. This matters because at auctions or on resale, odd branded weights bring way less money. You can somewhat search this online from the places that sell knock-off weights and it's increasingly common that weights cross-fit. Used weights are often hard to sell.
The counter weight works but I've never felt comfortable with the weight on the rear or hydraulics. I have used a heavy implement on the rear as a stopgap while I locate used weights, however.
Loaded rears don't work for me. First, they all corrode the wheels and the weight makes trailering difficult or impossible without bigger equipment.
Here's a picture thread I did on removing "non-corrosive" windshield washer fluid from loaded rears.
Think washer fluid in rear tires won't corrode?
I bought a used tractor with rears loaded with windshield washer fluid. Granted, it's not calcium chloride and most people think it doesn't corrode but here are some rusty pics. Tires were loaded for "a couple" years I was told and look at the rot. Luckily, I caught it in time and dumped the...www.tractorbynet.com
My tire shop will no longer change beet juice loaded tires from rears so I'll add that. I don't know why. Also, I've decided buying a tractor with loaded rears doesn't work for me any more unless I really want it. I usually have to replace the wheels and some are shocking expensive.
Just my personal opinion.
I'm trying to wrap my head around why you are condemning the windshield washer fluid as corrosive as that was not really addressed in the thread?