wheel weights? why not?

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I believe the biggest reason is $$$, wheel weights cab be very pricey.

 

[radioman]

hmmm. I just gotta say something- I can't remember a thread here that something who owns add on wheel weights actually takes them off and on as season changes . I bet they love the idea of being removable but they actually don't often as they like since its alot of work IMHO.

Whatever you try to do to add rear weight, all you are doing is gaining better traction. taking them off and running into a situation where you could've had the extra weight is just a complete waste of time and money. Nobody can predict things like that everytime so its just easier to have extra weight all the time. Doesnt seem to hurt the tractor.

 

[jonyyuma]

Where do you buy Beet juice? I am considering some Peak antifreeze to the tires? I just drained the front wheel , which was full of water. definitely going to add something to it for rust, because some stayed it it. Previously this unit was in Florida, and is 4x4. Haven't removed or tested the rear wheels yet.?? Jy.

 

[radioman]

check this website for one of the sources for beet juice. Rim Guard - Liquid Tire Ballast

much easier then growing your own beets and pressing for the juice.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

hmmm. I just gotta say something- I can't remember a thread here that something who owns add on wheel weights actually takes them off and on as season changes . I bet they love the idea of being removable but they actually don't often as they like since its alot of work IMHO.

Whatever you try to do to add rear weight, all you are doing is gaining better traction. taking them off and running into a situation where you could've had the extra weight is just a complete waste of time and money. Nobody can predict things like that everytime so its just easier to have extra weight all the time. Doesnt seem to hurt the tractor.

I have to agree, if you have a CUT or bigger, why bother? :confused3: To me the benefits faaaaaarr out weigh the negatives. :laughing:

PineRidge uses a jack to help in removing his weights. Even though he came up with an easy way to remove them, he says that the weights are on 90% of the time.

 

[LD1]

I think the main reason that many dont use wheel weights is cost.

They are about the most expensive form of ballast. And no matter what you do, if you are planning to do a lot of FEL work, you NEED something on the 3PH for a counter weight. Something on the 3PH actually TAKES weight off the front axle. 500lbs on the 3PH will gain you more than 500lbs on the wheels. Simple leverage effect.

I have a 3400 as well, and loaded tires and a 5' bushhog is all you need to be VERY productive with the FEL. Sure I could add wheel weights, but for the little benefit they would provide with already having sufficent ballast, it is not worth the cost IMO.

 

[Gary Fowler]

To OP- you mentioned the tractor came from Florida. Most likely the tires contain plain water. Taste test it if it isnt salty tasting it likely has nothing in it but water which should not hurt your rims. Now if you are using it up in freezing weather, you need to put some antifreeze in there to keep the residual water from freezing. Unless you break down the tire and completely dry it, you will always have a few gallons of water which will freeze and damage your tires if left in the tire.

 

[MarkV]

Although it doesn't apply as much to us non-ag tractor users radial tires are great for traction and should not be filled. In that case weights make sense to me. Otherwise, fill the tires. If you are worried about calcium chloride and rust use environmentally friendly anti-freeze and water. Although you lose a few pounds per gallon it works well and is a cheap do-it-yourself project.

MarkV

 

[bp fick]

To OP- you mentioned the tractor came from Florida. Most likely the tires contain plain water. Taste test it if it isnt salty tasting it likely has nothing in it but water which should not hurt your rims. Now if you are using it up in freezing weather, you need to put some antifreeze in there to keep the residual water from freezing. Unless you break down the tire and completely dry it, you will always have a few gallons of water which will freeze and damage your tires if left in the tire.

Or, drain a cup and stick it in the freezer.

 

[SPYDERLK]

Wheel weights might be expensive, but then so are new rims when the calcium chloride eats the old ones up! ~~ grnspot110

Yeah, every 30+ years at worst.
larry