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JOE G
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So how do you foam fill? What is the weight difference?
BX 25 Wheel Weights vs Loaded tires.
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ultrarunner
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I took my wheels to AG tire shop where a vent holes was drilled into each tire and then hot medium density foam pumped in until coming out the vent.
Tires had to remain on side until cured to avoid flat spots… I picked up the next day.
My BX tires each gained about 50-60 pounds from memory but don’t hold me to that.
Easy to carry before foam and I could not lift after foam.
Tires had to remain on side until cured to avoid flat spots… I picked up the next day.
My BX tires each gained about 50-60 pounds from memory but don’t hold me to that.
Easy to carry before foam and I could not lift after foam.
ultrarunner
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Here is a good description…
Not cheap but no regrets on my part spending the money.
Not cheap but no regrets on my part spending the money.
Foam-Filled Tires
Choosing between foam-filled and air-filled pneumatic tires depends on your application and what you’re looking to get out of the product.
blog.cfitire.com
Powderdreams
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I have to disagree with ultrarunner on the weight. I did not weight my tires before and after foam filling, but I was able to lift my BX25 rear tires in and out of the pick-up bed before having them foam filled. After being foam filled thinking I would do the same was a wasted thought. It may be the company I used added something into the tire along with the foam to increase the tire weight, I don't know and never thought to ask, but my rear tires are way over 200 lbs each now that they are foam filled. I base this estimate on comparing the weight of the tires to my 100 lb IH tractor weights.
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There are different densities of foam used for tires.
Not sure on weight variations.
Not sure on weight variations.
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I have 90gals of antifreeze mix in each R4 rear tires.
35gals in each front
350lb weights in each rear wheel.
260lbs weight block up front.
I have all 3 farm tractors equipped this way & absolutely love it
I even fluid filled my Kubota ZD1511 & ZD1611 Zero rear tires & added 140lbs up front to mow my steep banks & hills.
The traction is superb
Ride is way better
WIN WIN in my book.
35gals in each front
350lb weights in each rear wheel.
260lbs weight block up front.
I have all 3 farm tractors equipped this way & absolutely love it
I even fluid filled my Kubota ZD1511 & ZD1611 Zero rear tires & added 140lbs up front to mow my steep banks & hills.
The traction is superb
Ride is way better
WIN WIN in my book.