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Tires loaded tires
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beenthere
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Rim Guard is a beet derivative of by-product. I use windshield washer fluid, as it is cheap and won't rust, IMO.
Gamemaster
Silver Member
You could use calcium with tubes to prevent the rust
BGL990
Gold Member
It isn't as heavy as calcium chloride. I used regular auto antifreeze (I don't want rust either). I think it's somewhere between CaCl and window washer fluid for weight. Some don't like it because it is more toxic than the other liquids but it doesn't bother me. For my terrain and uses, the chance of a puncture is extremely low. Also, I did my tires in summer and the wwf available then is not suitable for winter use - it will freeze at only -10 or something.
kljunior
Silver Member
</font><font color="blueclass=small">( I want to load my 17.5 24 R4 tires but not with calcium. I don't want my rims to rust. does anybody know of a natural alternative that is easy to put in and won't corrode anything? )</font>
I went through the same thought process a few weeks ago. I decided to go with used auto antifreeze. It's free (available at most garages), Its heavier than water, and it has excellent long term corrosion inhibiting properties. No tubes needed.
The problem with calcium in a tube is if you get a puncture, you cant fix it in the field and the calcium gets between the tube and the rim, a rusty mess. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
I went through the same thought process a few weeks ago. I decided to go with used auto antifreeze. It's free (available at most garages), Its heavier than water, and it has excellent long term corrosion inhibiting properties. No tubes needed.
The problem with calcium in a tube is if you get a puncture, you cant fix it in the field and the calcium gets between the tube and the rim, a rusty mess. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
MadDog
Platinum Member
I used "beet juice" (rimguard - I think) two years ago when I bought the tractor. No problems and no signs of corrosion.
um, I used to work at an automotive shop and there's a reasons why u have to change your antifreeze. The chemicals break down. we used to be able to actually test what tempature it would freeze at, the older the antifreeze the warmer the tempature. So I would not recommend using used antifreeze. also if you get a puncture or slow leak around the rim that u don't notice right away and your neighbors dog comes over and licks it up and dies you wouldn't feel very good! <font color="red"> </font>
Woody_NH
Silver Member
You can't beat beet juice. Natural product, no hazard if a spill, no corrosion issues, almost 11 pounds per gallon. It will cost a little more.
kljunior
Silver Member
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( um, I used to work at an automotive shop and there's a reasons why u have to change your antifreeze. The chemicals break down. we used to be able to actually test what tempature it would freeze at, the older the antifreeze the warmer the tempature. So I would not recommend using used antifreeze. also if you get a puncture or slow leak around the rim that u don't notice right away and your neighbors dog comes over and licks it up and dies you wouldn't feel very good! <font color="red"> </font> )</font>
First, ethylene glycol does not break down over time. Quite the contrary, it is a very stable substance and can be recycled and used over and over again with the same level of freeze protection. It is the corrosion inhibitors that are added to the ethylene glycol which can break down due mostly to the heat of the engine environment. The fluid in my tires will not get hot.
Maybe your tests were not accurate because people tend to add straight water to their cooling systems when topping off. This is the only way to "weaken" the mixtures freeze protection.
As far as toxicity, yes it is toxic. If the radiator on your car leaks and the fluid gets licked up by a dog or cat, they will die also. I park my machine indoors for the most part, and have no tubes so a leak can be repaired in the field. A "slow leak that I don't notice right away" would not likely leave a puddle.
As with many chemicals, common sense and care should be taken. Spills should be cleaned up and not left for pets to get at.
First, ethylene glycol does not break down over time. Quite the contrary, it is a very stable substance and can be recycled and used over and over again with the same level of freeze protection. It is the corrosion inhibitors that are added to the ethylene glycol which can break down due mostly to the heat of the engine environment. The fluid in my tires will not get hot.
Maybe your tests were not accurate because people tend to add straight water to their cooling systems when topping off. This is the only way to "weaken" the mixtures freeze protection.
As far as toxicity, yes it is toxic. If the radiator on your car leaks and the fluid gets licked up by a dog or cat, they will die also. I park my machine indoors for the most part, and have no tubes so a leak can be repaired in the field. A "slow leak that I don't notice right away" would not likely leave a puddle.
As with many chemicals, common sense and care should be taken. Spills should be cleaned up and not left for pets to get at.