I am a new owner of a Mitsubishi D-2050 and want to make it more stable in hilly terrain (Mountains of NC). I want to load the tires with water and anti-freeze mix. I understand the environmental concerns with conventional antifreeze but was wondering if I used one of the environmentally friendly mixes such as sierra would this work? My tractor is stored in an uninsulated unheated shed. Also has anyone had much experience with D-2050? Any input apprecreciated! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif <font color="red"> </font>
Tires Newbie questionon loading tires
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ejtaylor822
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Hey Dave,
Check this out - Tire ballast post
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Where are you at in NC mountains? We are originally from Weaverville, little north of Asheville. Now live down in Chapel Hill.
BTW - welcome to TBN. This is the greatest tractor resource on the web! Amazing the knowledge that is available here.
Check this out - Tire ballast post
Seems to be a popular subject right now. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Where are you at in NC mountains? We are originally from Weaverville, little north of Asheville. Now live down in Chapel Hill.
BTW - welcome to TBN. This is the greatest tractor resource on the web! Amazing the knowledge that is available here.
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If WW fluid wasn't enviro PC, it wouldn't be used in all the cars to spray on the windshields, IMO. It works and is cheaper than the RV or anti-freeze, so it is why I used it. Roughly a buck a gallon.
I put at least 25 gal in each rear wheel, and just laid the wheels down on the ground, broke the bead (easy), poured in the fluid, and then propped up the tire so the bead closed and hit it with air. Had help getting the tire upright, but it only took about 15 minutes for each tire.
I put at least 25 gal in each rear wheel, and just laid the wheels down on the ground, broke the bead (easy), poured in the fluid, and then propped up the tire so the bead closed and hit it with air. Had help getting the tire upright, but it only took about 15 minutes for each tire.
ejtaylor822
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I would recommend searching through the archives - when the search engine is working – and see what others (who are smarter and more experienced than me) say on this subject. There are some really good discussions on this subject.
Best I can remember, it was just straight WW fluid. That is what I plan on using. As far as environment friendly, I think it's the "least" of the evils. Given what is required, won't freeze, prevent rust, etc., I think all fluids will have some chemical element that will have an impact.
I am staying away from auto anti-freeze because of environment, pet concerns and cost. It’s suppose to be among the best. Really prevents rust and won’t freeze, but, I can’t chance a leak and my buddy, Weaver the lab, getting into it. Calcium Chloride is suppose to be good as well, but, can cause rust if not maintained – see the referenced post above – I want low maintenance. There is a “beet juice” derivative that’s suppose to be very enviro friendly, but, I did not have any luck finding any and think it’s pretty expensive.
There was a posting once about a process that used a small “hard” material, almost like sand, to weight the tires. Was total enviro friendly, non-toxic and did not cause rim rust. But, it was not a DIY process and expensive. I could not find anyone local, within 100 miles, who did this. Think the nearest one was in TN/KY which might work for you.
Best I can remember, it was just straight WW fluid. That is what I plan on using. As far as environment friendly, I think it's the "least" of the evils. Given what is required, won't freeze, prevent rust, etc., I think all fluids will have some chemical element that will have an impact.
I am staying away from auto anti-freeze because of environment, pet concerns and cost. It’s suppose to be among the best. Really prevents rust and won’t freeze, but, I can’t chance a leak and my buddy, Weaver the lab, getting into it. Calcium Chloride is suppose to be good as well, but, can cause rust if not maintained – see the referenced post above – I want low maintenance. There is a “beet juice” derivative that’s suppose to be very enviro friendly, but, I did not have any luck finding any and think it’s pretty expensive.
There was a posting once about a process that used a small “hard” material, almost like sand, to weight the tires. Was total enviro friendly, non-toxic and did not cause rim rust. But, it was not a DIY process and expensive. I could not find anyone local, within 100 miles, who did this. Think the nearest one was in TN/KY which might work for you.
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Here is a link to info on the beet juice stuff. One should be able to find a supplier somewhere local, sounds like they only whole-sale it, no direct sales....
http://www.rimguard.biz/
--->Paul
http://www.rimguard.biz/
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jcmseven
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Dave,
I live on Plott Creek near Waynesville and my dealer loaded the tires for me free of charge with tractor purchase. I have a pretty big tractor and it was too much of a job for me. If it were me, I would use either antifreeze/water or Rimguard, which is the beet juice. Not only is it the most environmentally friendly, but it is also the heaviest. I do not know anyone in our area that does this for sure, but their Website might give some indication. Otherwise many local tire dealers will do this for you and save you a lot of trouble.
John M
I live on Plott Creek near Waynesville and my dealer loaded the tires for me free of charge with tractor purchase. I have a pretty big tractor and it was too much of a job for me. If it were me, I would use either antifreeze/water or Rimguard, which is the beet juice. Not only is it the most environmentally friendly, but it is also the heaviest. I do not know anyone in our area that does this for sure, but their Website might give some indication. Otherwise many local tire dealers will do this for you and save you a lot of trouble.
John M
Thanks John for the info. Doe s anybody out there know how many gallons of fluid 9.5 x24 ag tires would hold? Daveh1
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Dutch445
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Their (rimgard) site had a spec of 17 gals,, about 182 lbs
for those tires..
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for those tires..
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