Tractor Tire Condition Questions

[Dougster]

In that case I would invest in an extra set of wheels & tires all mounted, buy an ATV (4-wheeler) with small trailer and some tools like a cordless impact wrench with and extra battery, sockets. With the loader and backhoe on you wouldn't need a jack but maybe a few jack stands.

I know you are joking but I've actually thought about buying a set of spares. I'd love to have a full set of mounted turf tires. These industrial tires are terrible on lawns.

And odd that you should mention a cordless impact wrench. Guess what I am buying for my son-in-law for Christmas? Please don't tell him. It's supposed to be a secret.

Dougster

 

[dsgsr]

Good Lord David... do they make plugs that big for tractor tires? Guess I never thought about it. I assume you had to do a tire replacement right there where it happened... yes?

Dougster

I'm sure they do make plugs like that for skidder tires. Luckily I was able to back my truck up to the tractor and had the time to remove the tire and take it to the local tire shop and they put another tube in it.

I've seen skidder tires that had holes in them the size of your fist. What the tire shop does is they cut a big patch of rubber from an old tire and bolt, (YES i said BOLT) it on the repaired tire and put a tube in it and off you go.
They use large pan-head bolts 5/8's 3/4's and put the pan-head on the inside.

David

 

[Dougster]

I'm sure they do make plugs like that for skidder tires. Luckily I was able to back my truck up to the tractor and had the time to remove the tire and take it to the local tire shop and they put another tube in it. I've seen skidder tires that had holes in them the size of your fist. What the tire shop does is they cut a big patch of rubber from an old tire and bolt, (YES i said BOLT) it on the repaired tire and put a tube in it and off you go.
They use large pan-head bolts 5/8's 3/4's and put the pan-head on the inside.
David

God bless the tire repair folks! I just wish they had some way to close up that bulging split before it starts to grow. And with my luck, you gotta know it will.

Dougster

 

[BTDT]

Usually if it is too big for a plug, they will put a "boot" in it. It's like a large patch that goes inside the tire and repairs large holes and splits. Do a search (google?) for tire boot.

 

[Dougster]

Usually if it is too big for a plug, they will put a "boot" in it. It's like a large patch that goes inside the tire and repairs large holes and splits. Do a search (google?) for tire boot.

Thanks very much for the tip. I also stumbled across some reports of tire vulcanizers, but none local to me. I wonder if that kind of repair is appropriate for that split?

Dougster

 

[BTDT]

Are there any trucking company's, quarries, ect. close to you? They usually have mobile tire trucks come onsite and repair flats. Talk to shop foreman/mechanic and tell them your situation, ask them if you could bring your tractor to their lot, and let the tire guy look at it. He may be able to repair it while he is at their site and save you a service call, or he can tell you if it is repairable.

 

[Dougster]

Are there any trucking company's, quarries, ect. close to you? They usually have mobile tire trucks come onsite and repair flats. Talk to shop foreman/mechanic and tell them your situation, ask them if you could bring your tractor to their lot, and let the tire guy look at it. He may be able to repair it while he is at their site and save you a service call, or he can tell you if it is repairable.

Oh yes... several. There's a giant CAT dealer too, about the size of a small city (although everything there seems to cost 3X market)! But you know what? I ought to talk to their service department about that bulging split. If anyone has seen industrial tire damage (and may know where to get it patched), they have!

Dougster

 

[erosol]

Call any of the tractor shops around your house, they will fix it if it leaks. The Farmers Co-op fixes tires too, if you have any close to you.

 

[dqdave1]

If they are holding air now; be safe and take them to tire dealer and have the boots put in for peace of mind. Then you can keep your eye out for a good deal on needed tires on ebay or newspaper.

 

[PILOON]

It happened to me!
Front tire blew, but not to worry as you have a FEL!
All you need to do is lower the bucket with a slight up tilt and you simply skid your way home using either left or right brake to steer.

Aas to the rear with the split/bulge, for peace of mind do as others suggested.
Get the 'boot' or a vulcanised hot patch installed.
REmember that at tractor low speeds you are not concerned with wheel balance so that's the way to go considering cost or tires.