New tractor filled tires?

[EddieWalker]

So you recommend he drives *his tractor several hundred miles one way* to a dealer that installs BJ? I live in SC TN. The closest rimguard dealer is south KY, about 150 miles - one way.

In short: Get Real; this isn't the north.

ETA: I think RG is the shiznit. If I could get it here, there would be no contest. But you guys in the north where it's available on every tractor corner need to get real: Rimguard doesn't operate nor sell down here. Now, if they would only grow up and start selling 55 gallon barrels to any Tom, Dick and Harry (read Amazon/Ebay/whatever) boom, I'd be all over that stuff. but as it is, it's not worth a +150 miles trip one way.

Why would you bring the whole tractor to have something done to the tires? But then, why would anybody go to a tractor dealer to have tires worked on instead of a local tire shop?

 

[Shaneard]

Why would you bring the whole tractor to have something done to the tires? But then, why would anybody go to a tractor dealer to have tires worked on instead of a local tire shop?

In my case it comes down to weight. We have 4 tractors but only one has a loader on it. That’s the one with 16.9-30’s with 100 gallons of fluid. Then add the weight of the tire, rim, center, and 2 wheel weights I have no way to handle it since that’s the only tractor we have with a loader. 2 of our other tractors have loaded rear tires as well but I don’t think I’d want to try and wrestle them either.

I agree with you on taking it to a local tire shop. I called four tire shops when looking for rear tires, never even thought about calling a dealer.

 

[searcyfarms]

for a field tractor or loader tractor i might consider loading the tires but likely not, to have on removed or remove one yourself is a lot of work not to mention costly then you have lost the fluid or have to have it pumped out before you can repair the tire or tube if you are running liquid in the tube vs tire.

One flat and its a mess to deal with no matter what fluid you use - If my tractor was not being used in or aroudn trees or stobs or thorns or debris that could puncture or rip off a valve stem ( on a tube especially ) this is a real pain in the rear.

I would use weights over fluid EVERY time or a ballast, I hate flats!!! so anything that makes dealing with them more complicated/time consuming/more costly is out of the question.

 

[LouNY]

for a field tractor or loader tractor i might consider loading the tires but likely not, to have on removed or remove one yourself is a lot of work not to mention costly then you have lost the fluid or have to have it pumped out before you can repair the tire or tube if you are running liquid in the tube vs tire.

One flat and its a mess to deal with no matter what fluid you use - If my tractor was not being used in or aroudn trees or stobs or thorns or debris that could puncture or rip off a valve stem ( on a tube especially ) this is a real pain in the rear.

I would use weights over fluid EVERY time or a ballast, I hate flats!!! so anything that makes dealing with them more complicated/time consuming/more costly is out of the question.

yep, 2- 300 pound weights each side

 

[buck12]

Kioti NX cab with R4 and Rimguard. Good traction and toughness for woods. Still need chains for ice and mud.

Yep, R4’s don’t really like mud.

 

[herm0016]

there is also bioballast, not sure on their distribution area, but its what most shops have in the west.

i would get them filled. I cant imagine loader work on my AC without filled tires, it was a bit light on the butt when we picked 500 lbs out of my truck with a chain on the loader, with the filled rears. i bet a full scoop of damp soil would have been tippy without the fill.

 

[the old grind]

Weights or WW fluid would be my choices in a Gulf State for o'all the least mess/hassle. Less rust possible with nitrogen fill.

Weights work here .. where/when I don't have Rim Guard in R4s.

Set 'em wide & load 'em if you can. The cab helps grip plenty and you can do either of the above, as in 'some is better than none.'

Use what's easy to do, and to keep up with if you're the most security-minded .. like me. :2cents:

 

[RickB]

Weights or WW fluid would be my choices in a Gulf State for o'all the least mess/hassle. Less rust possible with nitrogen fill.

Weights work here .. where/when I don't have Rim Guard in R4s.

Set 'em wide & load 'em if you can. The cab helps grip plenty and you can do either of the above, as in 'some is better than none.'

Use what's easy to do, and to keep up with if you're the most security-minded .. like me. :2cents:

I’m sorry, did you just recommend filling tractor tires with nitrogen?

 

[the old grind]

Nitrogen in tires makes cars & truck go faster while getting better mileage. No arguing with 'high tech', you know. And no apology needed.

Admitting I use the cheaper 78% nitrogen blend with 21% oxygen boost and proprietary component matrix infused into the product.

Of course both these recommendations are better than air, and cheaper than pure maple syrup. btw, I hear ketchup is no longer a top choice for ballast.

'Dead serious' shouldn't exclusive to the dead.

 

[searcyfarms]

how about helium maybe tractors can fly?