Ballast tool for filling tires?

Ken_CT · Mar 12, 2005

I read here awhile back that there is a tool or adapter for filling tires. I don't mean a core remover. Did a couple of searches and couldn't find the thread. Could someone please post a pic of it, and say who carries it? I think it's something that screws onto the tire stem.
Thanks

Edit: I meant for loading tire with windshield washer fluid.

RoyJackson · Mar 12, 2005

What you're looking for is an air-liquid adapter. These are readily available at NAPA, your dealer and Tractor Supply.
You will need the valve core removal tool to remove the core first, however.

The attached pic shows the tool.

Ken_CT · Mar 12, 2005

Thank you, that's exactly what I was looking for.

KiotiJohn · Mar 12, 2005

I know Roy posted what you need, but here is a link that will show you some options. John
Filling tires

Henro · Mar 12, 2005

Actually, you don't even need an adapter.

All you need is a piece of hose and a small hose clamp, to clamp the hose on the valve stem after the core is removed.

That is all I used in filling the tires on my three tractors. Works fine...with a drill pump...no big deal... /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

gbick · Mar 13, 2005

Another option is just a funnel and a hose. I made the funnel by cutting the bottom off a gallon windshield washer fluid jug. It is suspended a foot or 2 above the tire. The 1/4" hose is connected to a short piece of copper tube through a cork in the bottom of the jugfunnel. With that tire jacked just off the ground, valve stem at 12:00, core removed, the hose fits snugly over the stem(don't even need hose clamps, since very little pressure) Fill funnel 3/4 full and lower jack, squatting tire. Air will bubble through funnel. Now raise jack and grin as fluid is sucked into tire. Repeat till tire is full. I have always loaded my tires this way. Note that my tires have had tubes. While this should also work with tubeless, if the bead were to unseat when jacking, well you know.