fill tires or not?

[vtsnowedin]

I don"t have to worry about that here, Over the course of a tractors thirty year+/- life time it is bound to go to -40 more then once and that is once too many. No manure pile can deal with that though it might work fine for an owner in Dixie. I keep all my water cooled engines protected to -45F. It is relatively cheap and the rust inhibitors they add to the antifreeze seem to be worth the money.

 

[SPYDERLK]

Larry,

REALLY!?!?!?!

My place just south of Fredericksburg gets down into the TEENS for most of the day, more than few days each winter.

I know it takes longer for a large volume of water to freeze than a small volume, but I'm amazed you don't have issues...

My tires are full of RV Antifreeze...

David

It all comes down to what the temp of the *water* is. Even though the air drops to well below freezing, the water temp could remain at 35 or so as a result of heat entering the water from the tire, which came from the ground (which possibly isn't frozen).

I believe he also said he parks it in the manure piles when it's that cold, and that's likely how that extra tiny little bit of warmth is keeping the water from freezing.

Yep. When its that cold for any real time its in the pile. Excavate a little trench and the tires are setting on 100+ heat. The surface rapidly cools but close under the surface its warm. Its enuf. I dont even bother till the tires start crusting inside too hard to break by pushing against the tire with my hand. This winter it never got that bad.
larry

 

[lager1829]

My dealer filled mine prior to delivery no questions asked. Yep, you need a better dealer.

 

[tungularafishcamp]

For all you folks that have to deal with a lot of thorns I would think you would just fill them with foam.

 

[MossflowerWoods]

For all you folks that have to deal with a lot of thorns I would think you would just fill them with foam.

Self defeating... Foam would be too light... By definition...

I like the idea of the skidsteer tires that never need air...

Go old school with a GIANT metal rim and just 3" of rubber on the outside (Like the old tractors with metal wheels & no tires). Add weight to the rims when needed...

Hmmm....

David

 

[k0ua]

Self defeating... Foam would be too light... By definition...

I like the idea of the skidsteer tires that never need air...

Go old school with a GIANT metal rim and just 3" of rubber on the outside (Like the old tractors with metal wheels & no tires). Add weight to the rims when needed...

Hmmm....

David

David tire "foam" is a misnomer, It is very heavy and dense, think more like almost solid rubber. It adds a lot of weight to a tire, and solves the nail/thorn/glass problem once and for all. downsides: It is very expensive to have done, The ride becomes more harsh, and replacing tires is done with a a sawzall. Takes some time and effort to replace tires.

James K0UA

 

[xtn]

Although I am sure most foamed products we have manufactured are lighter than water, it isn't "by definition." Heck, you could foam lead if you wanted to.

Hmmm. Spend a few extra bucks on RV antifreeze, or park in piles of poo. That's a tough call.

 

[k0ua]

Although I am sure most foamed products we have manufactured are lighter than water, it isn't "by definition." Heck, you could foam lead if you wanted to.

Hmmm. Spend a few extra bucks on RV antifreeze, or park in piles of poo. That's a tough call.

We should all have a poo pile to park our tractors in:laughing: (sniff, sniff)
Just kidding Larry, whatever works for you.!

James K0UA

 

[meburdick]

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We should all have a poo pile to park our tractors in:laughing: (sniff, sniff)
Just kidding Larry, whatever works for you.!

James K0UA

Well, if you push a pucker event too far, you will!

 

[SPYDERLK]

Although I am sure most foamed products we have manufactured are lighter than water, it isn't "by definition." Heck, you could foam lead if you wanted to.

Hmmm. Spend a few extra bucks on RV antifreeze, or park in piles of poo. That's a tough call.

Its not the money. Its the convenience of water. Absolutely no issues ... ever, if you have the wherewithal to control excessive phase change.
larry