johan3400
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I think because little brother was not there to keep it on the correct side of the tractor. I believe the other side is backwards too. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Tires Foam in Tires
- Thread starter Wesdor
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PineRidge
Super Member
Looks like you have already been busted by the tire police. You need to reverse your two front tires so the bar tread is correct. Think of an arrow rolling forward, although you would get real good traction like they are in reverse. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
I was told that tires are foamed by injecting the chemical directly into the valve stem. The hole is drilled opposite the vale stem to let air out and enable them to pump in more chemical. Once the tire is filled with foam a screw is inserted in the tire and the tire is brought up to the normal working pressure until the foam cures. After that the screw may be left in or removed since it no longer serves a purpose. At that point the tire is a solid foam and cannot leak.
I had the 4 tires on the RFM foamed but installed Multi-Seal in the tractor tires. No flats either way.
I was told that tires are foamed by injecting the chemical directly into the valve stem. The hole is drilled opposite the vale stem to let air out and enable them to pump in more chemical. Once the tire is filled with foam a screw is inserted in the tire and the tire is brought up to the normal working pressure until the foam cures. After that the screw may be left in or removed since it no longer serves a purpose. At that point the tire is a solid foam and cannot leak.
I had the 4 tires on the RFM foamed but installed Multi-Seal in the tractor tires. No flats either way.
DHennet
Bronze Member
I noticed that too. Maybe he does a lot of loader worker, and needs more traction pulling out of the pile?
well, all I can say that it was a bit dark and I had been working all day.
I think I'll have to put them on correctly. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
However, I was actually trying to show people what the foam was like. I hope the other photos are helpful in demonstrating the tire fix.
I think I'll have to put them on correctly. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
However, I was actually trying to show people what the foam was like. I hope the other photos are helpful in demonstrating the tire fix.
hobbyfarm
Veteran Member
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( can I ask why your tire is on backwards? )</font>
Maybe, its the negative /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif...wait /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif, er.. digital pho /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif...er..um yeah, why is your tire on backwards? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
Maybe, its the negative /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif...wait /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif, er.. digital pho /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif...er..um yeah, why is your tire on backwards? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
Just got my 1st flat last night, I was using the loader full, and maybe was travelling a little too fast, I was so distraught I couldn't sleep.. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif , couldn't wait to get on the computer and check TBN for info on foam filled tires.....And here it was.. Great pictures!!
Thanks for all the info,
Ken
Thanks for all the info,
Ken
RobS
Super Member
I have heard of people intentionally reversing their front tires just for that extra bit of traction backing out of a pile. So there you have it Wesdor, tell everyone you did it specifically to be smarter than the pile /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Indydirtfarmer
Platinum Member
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( I have heard of people intentionally reversing their front tires just for that extra bit of traction backing out of a pile. So there you have it Wesdor, tell everyone you did it specifically to be smarter than the pile /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif )</font>
Not realy aplicable here, but in the same line of reasoning, most combines nowdays have the steering axle "powered" to help navigate in the mud. Just about everyone runs the steering wheels "reversed". In most cases, when a combine is "getting stuck", the best course of action is to reverse direction, and back out. The reversed steering wheels help with the change of direction.
Not realy aplicable here, but in the same line of reasoning, most combines nowdays have the steering axle "powered" to help navigate in the mud. Just about everyone runs the steering wheels "reversed". In most cases, when a combine is "getting stuck", the best course of action is to reverse direction, and back out. The reversed steering wheels help with the change of direction.