Greatest Mystery

[Mark Page]

Took them both up to the farm store today to have them inner tubed. The mechanic came out and showed me numerous welds that hold the 2 sides together. They weren't large but he felt they would punch a hole in the inner tube. They are going to grind them down.
I saw an unknown brand 30 ton splitter with a 2 stage pump and a 6.5 hp honda engine for $2,600. I paid $600 for mine at Lowe's about 6 years ago. This tire thing is the only problem I've ever had with it.

 

[Clyde]

Still think the best way is foam filled... can't leak if there is no air to leak out...

I guess I completely overlooked the term "foam". I was not aware of this item as a viable solution to flat tires. I assume that it comes in a can with a applicator tip to accomodate valve stem installation. I normally don't go into a store and look at all the latest and greatest available so give me a little break on that one. Thanks to all for the info even though I did not start the thread. Clyde

 

[ultrarunner]

I guess I completely overlooked the term "foam". I was not aware of this item as a viable solution to flat tires. I assume that it comes in a can with a applicator tip to accomodate valve stem installation. I normally don't go into a store and look at all the latest and greatest available so give me a little break on that one. Thanks to all for the info even though I did not start the thread. Clyde

I was tired of having to postpone several tractor days due to flat tires on my BX...

Had read about foam here and sourced a local shop that did it.

I think I paid close to $300 for both rear tires and even though the cost was not cheap... the tires can never go flat.

While there I saw lots of tires being done...

A local golf course has all the carts done... a warehouse has all the hand trucks filled and they get mowers too.

It is sold by the pound and comes in various density... small tires can be as low as $25 ea...

 

[Soundguy]

I really hate having to work on a wheel with sealer in it and so does the local shop... they charge extra....

I have a feeling I won't be taking a lawnmower tire or a wheelbarrow tire to a tire shop for some reason

as for working on one with sealer? eh.. I've drained so much nasty stuff out of 50-60-70 yr old tractors.. and dug and scooped up so much nasty stuff on a farm, that tire sealer seems tame.

once youve had to chain and drag a down bloated animal to a burial hole, or burry it in place and plop it in a hole and jump back to not be caught in the explosion when it pops.. at that point right there.. no other smell or nastiness really bothers you as much.. BTDT...

soundguy

 

[MoKelly]

This happens to me at times if I forget to check the tires over the winter. However, in every case, an initial burst of air from the compressor re-seals the bead and the tires inflate and then work normally. Hopefully, this post doesn't ruin my luck.:laughing:

MoKelly

 

[Soundguy]

setting the frame on blocks will help take the weight off too.

soundguy