Tires Filling rear tires

[Larry11]

I'm thinking of filling my rear tires on my Kubota B3030 with Rim Guard. Has anyone used this product and how does it workout?

 

[headleyj]

I'm thinking of filling my rear tires on my Kubota B3030 with Rim Guard. Has anyone used this product and how does it workout?

got it in mine, no issues thus far. Only been in there for 4 months or so though. I just liked it cause it wasn't methanol (flammable) and if I did pop a tire it's biodegradeable. It was actually a touch cheaper iirc in my area when compared to methanol or calcium chloride....didn't go with that for obvious rust concerns

 

[Travelover]

Do a search on Rimguard. It and alternatives have been discussed many times.

 

[k0ua]

Maybe not all but most people would consider Rimguard the first choice for tire ballast due to its being non-toxic (although I heard it does stink, if you have a leak.) bio-degradable, non-flamable . Non corrosive and weight more than water. Downsides if any, are must be dealer applied and higher price than some alternatives. I used RV antifreeze, (propylene glycol) and put it in myself, but the cost is more than most people pay for Rimguard applied by the dealer.. I just could not find a nearby dealer.

James K0UA

 

[AStanton]

I've also got a B3030 and I used Rimguard to load the tires. I've been happy with the results; I can carry 600+ lbs in the bucket with no need for rear ballast. However, if I were to do it again, I would have the rear tires foam-filled. With foam-filled tires you can run over nails and never worry about maintaining air pressure. With tires filled with Rimguard, you still have to check air pressure and use a special air gage. Regular gages get messed up from the juice of the Rimguard. Plus when checking the pressure on a Rimguard tire, I rotate the wheel so the tire valve is up. This prevents leakage of Rimguard. In short, in my opinion, liquid-filled tires are one big hassle. I can't wait for the day when I get the rears foam-filled.

 

[JimP]

I put Rimguard in the B2410 and in the L5240, 50% fill both times. Improved stability and loader capacity in both tractors. Both tractors use R4s so I never had a puncture problem. AStanton is right, liquid filled tires require a special gauge (mine was <$10) and checking with tire valve above liquid level. IMHO liquid filled tires aren't a hassle.

 

[20 20]

I just did a thread on this topics and got lots of great advice. I ended up using washer fluid and it does make a difference.

 

[bstrom]

I put Rimguard in the B2410 and in the L5240, 50% fill both times. Improved stability and loader capacity in both tractors. Both tractors use R4s so I never had a puncture problem. AStanton is right, liquid filled tires require a special gauge (mine was <$10) and checking with tire valve above liquid level. IMHO liquid filled tires aren't a hassle.

Just wondering where you got your gauge as I have already ruined one even with the valves up? Rimguard will clog up a gauge quick and its very sticky when it dries.

Otherwise it's good stuff, supposed to be heavier then some other things and no worries about contaminating soil if the the tires or valves leak and I have had one valve leak some already.

 

[AStanton]

Got the gage from Napa Auto Parts. They call it a liquid and air gage. Cost me about $8.00.

 

[gerard]

I have it in mine and I just kicked myself for waiting so long before getting it done. Great for stability, traction, and loader work. Only cost me $200 and well worth it.

 

[arrow]

Got the gage from Napa Auto Parts. They call it a liquid and air gage. Cost me about $8.00.

I don't think these help with Rimgard. Rimgard is beet juice and thus leaves a sticky residue when dry. The air/liquid gauge that you bought are more for calcium filled tires and are either brass or plastic so the chloride doesn't eat them up. If your tires are filled with Rimgard, it is probably a good idea to flush even this type of gauge with hot water when done using it.

 

[AStanton]

Used the gage twice now with no ill effects.
Rimguard reminds me of the molasses that grasshoppers spit up when they puke.

 

[nspec]

Any of you B3030 guys have the loaded tires AND the backhoe? They say not to do it, but I've been thinking of doing it anyway. Wondering if it helps out when using the hoe. Tractor is so light, it's hard to keep it in one place when doing heavy digging.

 

[AStanton]

I don't run a hoe on my B3030 because I also have a BX25. In the owner's manual for the BX25 Kubota recommends that you do not load the tires when running the backhoe. Here's a pic of my baby at work, digging 180-foot utility trench.

 

[moored4]

All of our newer modles have rim guard and it's great but the older stuff we have water and Potable RV antifreeze. the stuff that you put in the drinking water system! If it leaks out I don't have to worry who might drink it!

 

[art]

We don't load tires like we once did. We have found that tire life has basically doubled for those that don't although there are times it is neccesary to load them for the primary work of the tractors.
We try to match the tractors to what they will do for the majority of there work not just for occasional use. To make a tractor heavy for a small percentage of it's work is like buying the largest car or van available to put five people in for a two mile run to church on Sunday when you drive alone for 100 miles each way to work daily.

To be doing loader and backhoe work regularly I'd move into one of Kubotas industrial machine with the larger hydraulic systems and the extra weight built in.

 

[nspec]

Art, that was exactly my thinking. I bought my tractor partly because of the light weight. I've done an amazing amount of pretty heavy backhoe work thus far - you just have to work smart - so part of me says why bother filling now? I also use my backhoe very infrequently now in favor of the 3 pt. hitch work. Just curious that's all, if it would have made a big difference.

 

[GPintheMitten]

Get the rim guard and don't look back.

 

[Red Horse]

Get the rim guard and don't look back.

At 3 bucks a gallon, I'll stick with calcium. As long as the bead stays flooded, there is no oxygen on the rim. If money were no object, rimguard would be nice. IMO, there is no real justification for it.

 

[RFB]

My 5030 had Rimguard and was a good choice for my needs.

My 5740 and B3000 have Bio Tire, a glycerin based product. The dealer recommended it over Rim Guard due to valve issues.

It seems to perform as well as Rimguard, still non-corrosive, and no tire valve issues.

http://bio-tire.com/