Tire changing lubricants

[batwing]

I would use caution when using wd-40 if any amount gets into tire (a tubeless) and air pressure is added it could possibly explode. What is going on is just like the power stroke in a cylinder if it don't explode it could cause a thermal and build up super pressure then still explode in a short time Whitepine2

I never heard of that, have used wd-40 in a wet distributer to start a car and worked well with no explosion.
Ron

 

[Loadstar]

Getting awfully deep in here.

 

[whitepine2]

I never heard of that, have used wd-40 in a wet distributer to start a car and worked well with no explosion.
Ron

You very well might have but remember there is no compression in a distributor cap it's when air is introduced that causes the combustion much like a diesel no spark just compression.

 

[sparc]

I have a jug of RuGLYDE from NAPA. We just use dishsoap down at the motorcycle shop.

When I worked in aGoodyear tire shop years ago, RuGlyde is what we used exclusively. I thought it worked well.

I'd like to add that no matter what you use wear safety glasses. I didn't back in the 70s when at Goodyear, no one did for that matter, but I can remember getting some lube that sprayed up in my face when the tire seated on the rim.

 

[batwing]

You very well might have but remember there is no compression in a distributor cap it's when air is introduced that causes the combustion much like a diesel no spark just compression.

True have used WD-40 to start a diesel and starting fluid to seat a tire, I guess you need a little common sense to go along with it.
Ron

 

[DB Pilot]

That's a definite on the safety glasses. First thing I put on when entering my workshop. One little, tiny, invisible spec of something in your eye can end a productive day of work. From hearing protection, gloves to chainsaw chaps I'm not really thinking about safety, I just want to have dinner at home and not in the hospital. :thumbsup:

I also bought a remote tire inflator for setting the bead of the 13.6-28 tractor tire. Have tried it on the car tire and it is working great. Should be a nice tool for many years.

Today the L3800 right front tire decided to deflate and came half off the rim before I noticed. Tomorrow I get to clean that up and use the Ruglyde and remote tire chuck. :cool2:

 

[chopped]

By remote do you mean something like this?
Remote Mount Inflator
I made one that had a lead of about 4 foot, just enough to get behind a wall .

 

[DB Pilot]

Yes, That remote is similar. I found mine at Gemplers. It is 3' with a side mount or 90 degree clip to attach to the nozzle. If it was a straight in air chuck that would be too bulky for some tires.

 

[whitepine2]

Yes as I understand now if DOT stops you for safety check one of the checks is air in tire and if any starting fluid or other is found you are pulled from road until fixed you don't move.

 

[whitepine2]

Also for tubeless tires on farm tractors and off road antifreeze just a small amount enough to cover inside of tire will seal any small leaks Good for wheel barrows and boat trailers that are not used often.
Like some of you have had trouble with new tractor tires next door neighbor had this trouble,I aired it up and two days later flat off rim.This time antifreeze and air it's been five years and no flat,this works even on cracked sidewalls it will seal most times,try it you will like it