water in tires

[johnvickl]

bought kubota 7040 it has water and antifreeze in rear tires want to remove and put in multiseal. do i have to get all of water out? thanks

 

[IslandTractor]

Are you having leaks? I've not heard of using multiseal in full size tractors. (I'm assuming that is one of these products that seals small to medium size punctures)

 

[johnvickl]

no leaks, kubota tells me the multiseal works great for thorn punctures etc. everything in south texas will stick you. i had slaime put in my last tractor thanks,, john

 

[IslandTractor]

I guess I'm just not familiar with Texas sized thorns. I have R4 tires and cannot imagine what kind of pre historic dino thorn would be needed to puncture them.

If I were in your shoes though I would remove the water as the viscosity of the slime type substance is important in forming a seal and you wouldn't want to dilute it. I'd guess the manufacturer could give you advice too.

 

[jda1961]

i think i'd wait til i had a leak before i changed anything, who knows you may never have a puncture at all.

 

[IslandTractor]

That's my kind of thinking. Leave well enough alone.

 

[johnvickl]

thanks for your help i will leave the water and antifreeze in until something wierd happens thanks

 

[greggh]

I guess I'm just not familiar with Texas sized thorns. I have R4 tires and cannot imagine what kind of pre historic dino thorn would be needed to puncture them.

If I were in your shoes though I would remove the water as the viscosity of the slime type substance is important in forming a seal and you wouldn't want to dilute it. I'd guess the manufacturer could give you advice too.

Locust thorns here in Texas can grow to several inches long. Finding a thorn longer than your hand is common. Mesquite are not large compared to Locust.

 

[chrisjbell]

We get some gnarly thorns here - choke cherries get some pretty long ones that can puncture an ag tire when they hit it right. I filled my front tires with foam when I put my second set on the rims. I highly recommend that.

When you puncture one of your water filled tires it'll probably act like a squirt gun. It's pretty easy to spot the hole . Don't ask me how I know...