Flat tire

[mj1angier]

Ok, here is a new tractor owner question.
Yesterday I was out doing some box blade work and as I went to put up the tractor, a 1” branch some how got caught between the inside of the back wheel rim and the frame. It was strong enouh to rip the valve stem off. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif So now I have a flat.

My question- is this something that I can take the wheel off, get the valve stem fixed, put it back on, then take tractor to get wheel refilled with antifreeze. How heavy is the flat going to weigh- how about filled?

Or do I call a mobile truck like the transfer trucks use.

Need some of the been there- done that help.

BTW the box blade work went great- took a very rough area and made it like a yard. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[Bird]

I'm not sure anyone can give you a really good answer, since it depends on what experience you've had with doing tire work, but basically, yes, you can do that. I ripped a valve stem out of a front wheel on my B2710 and was able to break the bead loose, put in a new valve stem, air it up with a portable tank in the field, and go on. And when I filled the tires with liquid, I did it myself.

 

[Bedlam]

Well, first, if you have a tube in the tire, you'll need to get a new tube.And if it is tubeless, then you'll have to get a new valve stem and replace it .(save the broben off one. you may someday use it).
I would think the tire would have to be taken off. In the case of it being tubless, you may be able to jack it up and "break" the bead in the outside, and reach in and install the new stem. Hopefully the metal rim isnt damaged. And it seems that that it should not be.I guess with some work you could replace the tube in the same way. But its much easier with the wheel off the tractor.
As far as the ballast, you will have to take the tire to have it filled, or attempt it yourself.There are many posts ,with different ideas of how to do it and what to use for filler.
Either way, its a heavy wheel.
Ive done mine a few times. I ended up with using some antifreeze and water.made a funnel with a small hose to gravity feed the antifreeze into the stem. And then hoos a garden hose to the small hose and filled the remainder of the tire.
Hope this helps. Feel free to PM me if you like.
Allan

 

[mikim]

I have a NH TC45 ... had a rear flat out in the woods - couldn't move it --- jacked it, blocked it, took the tire off and rolled it out about 50 - 60 yds to where I was able to get the truck-- loaded it in the back - reversed the procedure the next day after getting a new tire ---- hard work but not a problem. My tires aren't loaded though.

 

[mj1angier]

Thanks for all the replys guys.

I was thinking along the line of taking it off the tractor. I was more worried about the weight factor. I can pull my truck up beside the tractor, but worried that I cant lift it in. Dose the tire and rim ( no ballast) weigh more than 350lb? I think that will be my back's limit /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif I will do a search on filling the tires but I assume that this is done before inflating the tire. I am hoping the rim is fine. The valve stem screws in to a brass fitting that is in the rim. that fitting is what tore off.

 

[Charliebrn]

Just have them filled with Jel. I think the stuff is called soft-fil or something like it. Its nice...never worry again about flats or broken valve stems. The stuff cures to something like hard jello, gives you extra weight and eliminates the need for air. The next time you'll need to do anything with the tires is when the tread has worn off. Before I had my first set done, I was constantly getting flats from cutting brush. Will be filling my new bx tires with it soon...

 

[mikim]

<font color="red"> Dose the tire and rim ( no ballast) weigh more than 350lb? </font> I doubt it .... I lifted mine into the back of my truck - I don't think it weighed much over 100lbs....'cause I ain't that strong.

 

[texbaylea]

I have to be careful in what I pick up because of back problems so when my L3130 had a front flat I called a truck tire service company to fix it. They came and fixed it in about 20 minutes for $25.00. I definitely would not do otherwise for a rear, but I would check if they had the proper valve assembly when I called.

A suggestion; if you have a harbor freight close by they have a low profile hydraulic crane for a pickup that stows at the side and does not stick up over the bed rail. Would make it easier to handle that rear tire and wheel. It is rated so that it would handle a loaded wheel. I got mine for about $60 on sale.

Vernon

 

[Danno1]

Hey Guys,

I have a related question. Assuming the tire is tubeless, do you (can you) plug them like a regular car/LT tire?

 

[gotrocks]

Danno, I had a flat on the front of my B 2910, since I was only a few feet from the trailer I eased it up and drove to my tire dealer and he pluged it while on the trailer and I was back working in about half and hour. Since then I have "Slimed" my fronts.