front tire roll-off question

[lew61]

As a newbie, I've noticed a few references to front tires rolling off their rims and I'm wondering what steps, if any, can help prevent this. Also, what's involved in reseating a tire? Are there special tools I should have on hand? :confused3:

 

[94BULLITT]

Proper inflation prevents it. A heavy duty ratchet strap tightened around the tread of the tire will make it easy to pump up if it comes off. A big air compressor helps.

Here is a video, the same work on a tractor tire.

 

[lew61]

Ah, preventative maintenance. That's music to my ears. Thanks!:thumbsup:

 

[gwdixon]

Ah, preventative maintenance. That's music to my ears. Thanks!:thumbsup:

>Proper inflation (plus a few pounds more with a heavy load in front) has already been discussed.

>No sharp turns with a heavy load in the bucket.

>No sharp turns on hard ground - especially asphalt or concrete.

>Slow turns. Fast turns tend to increase the weight on the front outside tire and cause the sidewall to flex - possibly off the rim. It is just like a car cornering.

I've only had it happen once and thereafter have been very observant about the air pressure. Note that "heavy load on the bucket" is a prevalent factor.

 

[greasemonkeyok]

Anyone use a bead sealer?

I noticed the tire shop used some on the last set of tires on the truck.

 

[Shutesbury]

Anyone use a bead sealer?

I noticed the tire shop used some on the last set of tires on the truck.

-------- Too pricey for my blood!

 

[oldnslo]

I used tubes. They stop the sudden loss of air if the bead is broken while doing any of the above mentioned items.

 

[Grandad4]

One other point besides what the others said. Watch out for low-cut stumps, large rocks sticking out of the ground or similar things that can catch a tire when you're turning. That's a pretty common problem with wheeled skid steers and also can get a tractor's fronts off their rims.

 

[RuralGuy]

I too used tubes. Anyone here feel this may be a problem?

 

[wotalota]

I too used tubes. Anyone here feel this may be a problem?

For me it was, possibly to do with gw's points above. When trying to cure a slow leak in a BX24 front by using tubes I had 3 sudden failures of the tubes. It was thought to be due to the wheel spinning on the tire so went back to tubeless. One comment was that the front wheels are just too small for front loader work. Have tried cleaning up the rim, new valves, and most recently slime but still drops a pound or two of pressure a day. Now waiting for a new wheel/tire combo to replace the useless one.

 

[RuralGuy]

@wotalota: Thanks for the input.

 

[lew61]

I am really appreciating this forum. Thanks, one and all, for your inputs. :thumbsup:

 

[joshuabardwell]

I have only ever thrown a front tire when I had a slow leak and ran the tire on near-to-zero PSI without noticing it. Raise the front of the tractor and use the afore-mentioned ratchet strap method to re-seat the bead. Easy-peasy.

Neither of my front tires hold air consistently, and it is a bit annoying. I am pondering putting tubes in. As-is, I have to top off the front tires every time I do any work.

 

[Paystar]

I see a lot of different tractors in your signatures, but am wondering, is this more common with the BX1800's which have the smaller front tires or do they work ok?

 

[rbarker]

I see a lot of different tractors in your signatures, but am wondering, is this more common with the BX1800's which have the smaller front tires or do they work ok?

I'm not sure if it was tire size that caused it but it was a common complaint for the BX1800 and 2200 series in the past. The front tires on my BX2200 were constantly low until I green slimed them. My new BX25 doesn't seem to suffer from this issue but I've only had it for a couple of months.

 

[savageactor7]

Our front tires came off countless times until I tubed the tires.

 

[oldnslo]

For me it was, possibly to do with gw's points above. When trying to cure a slow leak in a BX24 front by using tubes I had 3 sudden failures of the tubes. It was thought to be due to the wheel spinning on the tire so went back to tubeless. One comment was that the front wheels are just too small for front loader work. Have tried cleaning up the rim, new valves, and most recently slime but still drops a pound or two of pressure a day. Now waiting for a new wheel/tire combo to replace the useless one.

Was the valve stem ripped off the tube? If yes then you probably spun the tire on the rim and this can be caused by to low of pressure or lots of traction available to that tire trying to pull/push the rest of the tractor around.

 

[Grumpy Old Man]

Our front tires came off countless times until I tubed the tires.

The previous owner of my 855 had the front tires filled with foam ,no tire pressure issues at all and the chance of them rolling off the bead is 0 ! probably would be a rough ride if you only drive on pavement but hey it's a tractor not a Porsche !

 

[savageactor7]

^I'll consider foam with the new tractor purchase. But I can't ever remember ever having a problem with tires until sometime in the 90's. Then it seemed all at once and on cue tires became undependable. You could no longer take a new tire for granted.

 

[94BULLITT]

Bobcat said not to run foam filled tires in the CT235 I had.