Today, I tried to dig into a pile of loam, but my tractor just couldn't do it. I then tried to go up a slight incline, but the tractor just didn't move. Thinking that it might be low on hydraulic fluid, I added a little to bring it up to the full mark. It took only a pint, not enough to make a difference. I was totally baffled and thought that the transmission had gone bad. A neighbor stopped by while I was having these problems and he noticed that the tire was staying stationary, but the rim was spinning inside of the tire. The tires are filled with the non toxic "beet juice" known as Rim Guard. . I put additional air into the tire hoping to seal the bead, but it didn't help. The tire isn't leaking, but the rim justs spins on the tire bead. Any suggestions how to remedy this problem? thanks
Filled tire problem
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Today, I tried to dig into a pile of loam, but my tractor just couldn't do it. I then tried to go up a slight incline, but the tractor just didn't move. Thinking that it might be low on hydraulic fluid, I added a little to bring it up to the full mark. It took only a pint, not enough to make a difference. I was totally baffled and thought that the transmission had gone bad. A neighbor stopped by while I was having these problems and he noticed that the tire was staying stationary, but the rim was spinning inside of the tire. The tires are filled with the non toxic "beet juice" known as Rim Guard. . I put additional air into the tire hoping to seal the bead, but it didn't help. The tire isn't leaking, but the rim justs spins on the tire bead. Any suggestions how to remedy this problem? thanks
JerryG
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I have never worked with RimGuard, but I would jack the wheel up off of the ground. Then try to put air in it. That way there is a better chance that the bead will come in contact with the rim and take air.
JerryG
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I have never worked with RimGuard, but I would jack the wheel up off of the ground. Then try to put air in it. That way there is a better chance that the bead will come in contact with the rim and take air.
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Scary. I have never heard of this happening but have always worried about it where the rim is much smaller than the tire outside diameter. I imagine this is the case in your instance and that your tires are tubeless. Maybe rimguard is agood lubricant and it has worked into the tire bead area. You are going to have to dismount, completely clean and dry the tire,and remount to establish good bead contact. I dont know how to keep it from happening again other than install a tube. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
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Scary. I have never heard of this happening but have always worried about it where the rim is much smaller than the tire outside diameter. I imagine this is the case in your instance and that your tires are tubeless. Maybe rimguard is agood lubricant and it has worked into the tire bead area. You are going to have to dismount, completely clean and dry the tire,and remount to establish good bead contact. I dont know how to keep it from happening again other than install a tube. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
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PineRidge
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Harry welcome to TBN, I'm curious what make of tractor are you having a problem with? Do you know if your tires are tubeless?
PineRidge
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Harry welcome to TBN, I'm curious what make of tractor are you having a problem with? Do you know if your tires are tubeless?
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I've run RimGuard for 4 years in my TN with 16.9x30 R1's and push them hard. Have never had any slippage problems but then I do run them at rated air pressure. I don't play the games that some here do with varing air pressure.
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I've run RimGuard for 4 years in my TN with 16.9x30 R1's and push them hard. Have never had any slippage problems but then I do run them at rated air pressure. I don't play the games that some here do with varing air pressure.
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PineRidge
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Only asked what make because I have never heard of this happening before. I do agree with others and suspect that it is related to the tire pressure that you are running. Have you checked the pressure of the tire(s) that are spinning on the rim?
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Only asked what make because I have never heard of this happening before. I do agree with others and suspect that it is related to the tire pressure that you are running. Have you checked the pressure of the tire(s) that are spinning on the rim?
goaliedad
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Several years ago I had a flat on a tubed- CC filled tire- same symptoms you have. Since you are tuble-less I would try jacking it up and trying to seat the bead- if that doesn't work, you are going to have to drain it and start over. Even if you can get it to seat, why did it go flat in the first place???
goaliedad
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Several years ago I had a flat on a tubed- CC filled tire- same symptoms you have. Since you are tuble-less I would try jacking it up and trying to seat the bead- if that doesn't work, you are going to have to drain it and start over. Even if you can get it to seat, why did it go flat in the first place???
The tire never went flat and never lost any fluid. It is properly inflated, and I even added extra air to the tire hoping to tighten the bead to the rim. The bead didn't separate from the rim, but the Rim Guard is acting like a lubricant between the rim and the bead. I will be contacting the company today to see what they suggest.
The tire never went flat and never lost any fluid. It is properly inflated, and I even added extra air to the tire hoping to tighten the bead to the rim. The bead didn't separate from the rim, but the Rim Guard is acting like a lubricant between the rim and the bead. I will be contacting the company today to see what they suggest.
