Tires Liquid in Tires

[beenthere]

Why?

I can only answer for myself. I like the weight in the tire, not hanging on it (as much for looks as putting the weight down low as much as possible below the axle).

It's easy and 'invisible'. Not as portable to take off when not wanted, but works for me.

 

[rockyridgefarm]

For me, it was also "dirt" cheap. I used a $6 fill adapter and filled mine myself. I was able to get fill for free, but water and some alcohol is pretty cheap, too. Mine isn't as heavy as Rimguard, but close enough...

 

[WV_Cavalier]

I talked to the JD dealer where I'm going in WV. Looks like the best I'm going to be able to get is radiator fluid. He said it won't be corrosive to the rims (from what I remember it certainly will be to the environment!). Anyone have any experience?

John

 

[rockyridgefarm]

I am not saying that is what I have - just hinting it will bring howls of distress. But I hear that it works fine and never have had problems myself... I use- er my friend uses the orange flavor, er color...

 

[BGL990]

I filled all four tires on my 990 with auto antifreeze. Not super cheap (45 4L containers), but I refuse to put calcium in my tires and need good freeze protection up here. I used a sprayer I made for my garden tractor - a 15 gallon tank with electric pump. I disconnected the pump from the spray nozzles and ran a hose to the valve stem (center removed). Took about 45 minutes or an hour per tire, just dumping equal parts of antifreeze and water in the tank as it emptied. I stopped 3 times to let air out of each tire as it filled. Overall it was pretty painless and went faster than I thought. The extra weight is definitely nice.

 

[ddivinia]

You guys have all kinds of knowledge - cool stuff.

I might have to do that to my new 4720.

Thanks,
D.

 

[beenthere]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( from what I remember it certainly will be to the environment!). )</font>

I figure it is used extensively in auto radiators and don't hear much concern about the environment from that use. I don't see why the use of it in tires would be any worse.
As far as cats drinking it, I rather doubt they can get much opportunity even if there is a gushing leak. But you will need to weigh those concerns when you use it. I figure the cat is in more danger from getting under the wheels than drinking any fluid leaking from them.
But just one viewpoint. Don't want to influence anyone else's ideas and thoughts.

 

[al3]

I found a local fuels supplier who will sell a 55 gal drum of ethanol for $95 plus deposit. As soon as I can figure out what concentration of distilled water/ethanol gets freeze protection down to -50, it'll be going into the rears. This was the most cost effective solution I could find. Rimgaurd freeze point isn't low enough for winter use (in these parts) Leftovers will make just fine washer fluid too.

 

[woodchuckie]

My dealer puts one gal. of antifreeze in each tire. Here in central Alabama that's enough. I can't even use my FEL without the extra weight.

 

[JDFANATIC]

beenthere,

As I understand it, regular antifreeze actually has a "sweetness" to it that actually attracts animals to it. If you're set on antifreeze, there is alway the non-toxic version of it, such as used to winterize swimming pools etc.