Close call in the woods

[fruitcakesa]

I was in my woodlot picking up loads of firewood logs and while backing up and watching behind to avoid hitting a tree with my chipper, I swung too close to another tree in front and hooked the logs behind the tree. When I attempted to maneuver out of there, the he left front wheel bumped against a large rock and just like that it knocked the tire off the bead! Long story short after managing to remove the tire, I got it back to my shop and miraculously was able to air it back up. I expected to have to take it somewhere for repair but I was lucky and living right for a change. Returned to the tractor and soon was operating again.

 

[ultrarunner]

I’ve found adding tubes increases reliability and minimizes problems…

Problem is finding quality tubes these days…

 

[ptsg]

I’ve found adding tubes increases reliability and minimizes problems…

Problem is finding quality tubes these days…

Agreed. The only tubeless tires I have are on the on-the-road vehicles. Both tractors, excavator and dump trailer, all have tubes.

 

[4570Man]

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I’ve found adding tubes increases reliability and minimizes problems…

Problem is finding quality tubes these days…

That’s usually my go to move to fix a leaking tire but the bad part is the next flat is usually flat for good. Rarely can you air up a tube and continue work.

 

[Thomas]

Glad no $$'s spent for repairs/damage.
Hope blackflies are showing you mercy for they aren't down here.

 

[Tinhack]

Problem is finding quality tubes these days…

Isn't that the truth. The last one I bought for the Ford cost more than the rear tire I bought for the Kenbota.
If I'm buying rubber tires/tubes, I look for USA made then Vietnam, Korea and Thailand in that order. They don't know how to make rubber in China.

 

[Gordon Gould]

Good you got off get easy. You could have bent the valve stem over or your tire pressure could have been low. Both have gotten me. Now I keep the pressure up and have valve stem protection.

gg

 

[fruitcakesa]

Good you got off get easy. You could have bent the valve stem over or your tire pressure could have been low. Both have gotten me. Now I keep the pressure up and have valve stem protection.

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gg, I was lucky today. A combination of heavy load out front, low tire pressure and trying to turn the wheel while the tractor is not moving while up against a large rock. A perfect storm of conditions! The hardest part was loading the wheel into my truck. 320/24 tires are heavy.