Tires BX Rear tires..How do I fill them?

[TobyH]

Using the drill pump might actually be easier. I did only use about 20psi to force the ww fluid into the tire but it took a while. Probably 30 - 45 min/tire. I don't think the wild manifold that fella put together is necessary - neat, though. I doubt a little drill pump will create enough pressure to blow the tire.

I did forget to mention that you do need to raise the tire off the ground, or take it off. Just get the weight off.

 

[chucko]

Can you fill a tire that has been slimed?

 

[Mayhem]

I'll let you know this weekend when I do mine. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gifI don't anticipate a problem with the slime,although I'm not sure it will still serve it's purpose with all that washer fluid mixed in.

 

[chucko]

My problem it I have one slimed tire but would like to slim the other three incase I run over something but I would also like a little more weight

 

[Mayhem]

Well it's done! Last night I went to Walmart and picked up 24 Gallons of Washer Fluid. When I got to the cashier I was surprised to learn I was the second person that day that had purchased 24 gallons of fluid. Any way this morning I went out to the garage to fill some tires. I took 1 tire at a time off and let the air out. After reading about some of you guys having the inside bead break loose while filling, I was surprised to find it so hard to break the outside bead. Once I got the outside bead broke I did'nt want to take any chances so I used a 2 gallon bucket to support the rim while I filled the tires. I put 12 gallons in each tire, This seemed like a good level, still leaving enough space for air. I had to use my little Black and Decker air compessor because the end clamps to the valve stem freeing up both my hands to pull up on the tire to bring the bead back to the rim. It only took a couple of seconds for the bead to pop and seal to the rim.I put 18 PSI in and mounted them back on the tractor. I took it out to finish some landscaping I had started earlier in the week. I must say it made quit a difference with a full bucket of dirt to have them tires filled, I just hope its not too heavy to mow the grass next spring when things are alittle wet. Thanks to all that provided the info on tire filling, It was a quick and easy little upgrade that I would reccomed anyone with a loader to do

 

[BRIGUY]

I finally tried it last night. I built a rig similar to what I have seen posted here. I filled the rear tires on my garden tractor 23x10.5x12. They took about 7 gal each, and should add 49 lbs to each tire. In addition to the wheel weights (and chains for the winter) this should work out good. I am also thinking about filling the front tires on the Wheelhorse. Even with the mower deck on and in the grass you can get the front wheels up if you are quick with the clutch. With the mower off I could use a set of wheel-ee bars!

Attached is a pic of my make-shift filling rig. The old drill and the small wooden platform were salvaged from the junk that was left at my house by the previous owner. Filled Roll-Off dumpster before I moved in.

The BX is next.

 

[btolle]

I ran across an article about ballasting (tire filling) tractors at Successful Farming

That article was written about large tractors but had some interesting information that may apply to smaller tractors, such as "Studies have shown the stiffening effect that fluid has on tires is greatest at the low inflation pressures recommended for radials. With tires filled 75% full, little difference was found at 24 psi. However, at 8 psi, liquid-filled tires were 40% stiffer than those filled only with air."

The article was done by some university folks who really seem to know what they are talking about.

Bill Tolle