Consider cast weights instead of liquid in tires

[Mysfyt]

Loaded up the insides of my tractor wheels. 500 lbs per side. I like the fact I'm not stressing the chassis this way.

 

[tman1020]

Is this based on experience or theory? BTW, filled tires done right won't freeze.

Experience. I was warned about it before I filled my last tires with calcium they were right. The added weight was nice but the tire did not flex quite as well. I'm not sure there is just one"right way"to fill tires. I think there are many options all have their pros and cons. Calcium won't freeze but can corrode metal and kill anything it touches, Rimguard won't freeze but does get slushy when it gets really cold and have heard of some issues with that plus it smells terrible and could stain concrete if a leek happened. Windshield washer fluid is another good option but doesn't weigh near as much as calcium and I'm not sure about it's toxicity if a spill, same with Standard antifreeze added to water. I think these would all be considered done right but in my opinion steel would be the best option although more expensive. Again just my opinion.

 

[PhysAssist]

Is this based on experience or theory? BTW, filled tires done right won't freeze.

True dat- not only didn't my tires freeze through the brutal cold we had last winter, they also grip so much better filled than they did ever did empty- even with the significantly heavier ballast box on the back.

I'm not sure that reads as saying what I meant to say, so I'll try again.

What I meant to say is that the loaded tires grip better without the ballast box than they did empty with it, even though the tractor weighs significantly more with the ballast box on than it does with just the loaded tires on it.

BTW, If you fill your tires with Rimguard, there is no hazardous material to corrode your wheels or kill your crops and land if it leaks.

 

[RedNeckRacin]

Steel would be great if the tractor had heavy enough weights. My jd for instance claims you can only add 2- 95lb weights per wheel. 380lb doesn't make a rats behind of difference to that tractor. Heck I weigh 230 lbs and I sure don't think it makes much of a difference in traction . Now the beet juice in the tires adds 800lbs+ iirc to each tire. That makes a big difference. The 1700lb counter weight is even better when it's hanging on out back. So steel is nice, but it's not the end all be all.

With all if that, I'm considering finding some steel plates to add to the inside of the rim....

 

[roadhunter]

My machines tires are always foam filled. It's expensive up front but no worry about freezing and never having a flat has its benefits.

 

[EverythingAttachments]

Here's a good source!
Tractor Weights Online