Blew out a tire...or something

[TractorGunn]

Well, got done brush mowing, came inside to have a bite to eat, then came back outside to find this. Property isn't that rough nor was I on the tractor. Valve stem is gone. 27x8.50 15 tires. 6 ply. I'm thinking 6 ply is a little light but don't know. I think they're industrial grade.

Where do you all suggest getting tires? I looked these up and find skid steer tires. Advice please. Thanks!

 

[Sportsman762]

I am not sure you need a new tire. The valvestem failed and it let the tire deflate. R4 tires have a tendency to return to their relaxed state, and often have enough strength due to their thick sidewalls to pull themselves off the bead. I would get a good metal valve stem and reinflate the tire. Unless you have driven on the tire cutting it, or see other damage I would not replace it.

 

[Eagle1]

First flat? Serious finding something that will puncture 8 ply is not hard if you find some antique farm trash.... tin, wire, implements and don't forget deer antlers and such,

Pop the bead, put a new stem in and then see if you have damage. Well unless obvious.

Between all the tires here I bet I fix a flat at least twice a month including the 10 ply on the trucks that do not go off road, just on the gravel county roads.

 

[tacticalturnip]

Good advice above, your tire is probably fine.

An inconvenience that hopefully stays just that, as opposed to something more financial or time consuming.

 

[tacticalturnip]

That new darker blue LS went to is really nice.

 

[ning]

Double check the bead of the tire. Not sure if that's damaged. The rim looks kinda notchy too, check the bead seat area of the rim.

My right front has a very slow leak and I found this out one day when I had a good load in the bucket, turned the wheel, pushed against a rock, and lost all the air.

Cleaned up the wheel and the bead, then used a ratchet strap around the middle of the tire, aired it up... now I keep track of the pressure better. Loses 5# a month, enough to watch but not care a lot about.

 

[jyoutz]

If you do end up needing replacement tires, go to a large truck/heavy equipment tire shop. They can source ag equipment tires.

 

[GS650GL]

Stem is easy to replace. The hardest part is getting tubeless tire beads to go back out to the rim so it will hold air and inflate. A ratchet strap sometimes works as mentioned above. Resist the temptation to use ether, a friend almost lost his hand doing that. Tire shops use a Cheetah bead seating tool which works great.
For a slow leak, pump in about 20 ounces of Liqui-tube to seal it up. It's not as messy as other sealers and washes with water. 6 ply tires are fine on a small tractor, no worries.

 

[anomad]

Well, got done brush mowing, came inside to have a bite to eat, then came back outside to find this. Property isn't that rough nor was I on the tractor. Valve stem is gone. 27x8.50 15 tires. 6 ply. I'm thinking 6 ply is a little light but don't know. I think they're industrial grade.

Where do you all suggest getting tires? I looked these up and find skid steer tires. Advice please. Thanks!View attachment 4110664

Looks like you have easy access to replace the missing valve stem. If you have never wrestled a flat tire back onto the rim, it isn't hard. You can use a ratchet strap around the circumference of the tire. Some soapy water might help seat the bead. Just don't go crazy inflating it. Release the strap before it gets too tight. I've even used a rope and stick with twist it up.

 

[TractorGunn]

I am not sure you need a new tire. The valvestem failed and it let the tire deflate. R4 tires have a tendency to return to their relaxed state, and often have enough strength due to their thick sidewalls to pull themselves off the bead. I would get a good metal valve stem and reinflate the tire. Unless you have driven on the tire cutting it, or see other damage I would not replace it.

The tire is pretty chewed up.