Filling tires on my T574

[Torvy]

I think I have what I need to fill my rears with water. Not worried about freezing. On the rare chance we get temps that low, I can put it in the shop.

My biggest concern is losing the bead. I don't have the patience or strength to deal with that.

Any suggestions about how to do this without having my R4s pop the bead?

 

[Rockbadchild]

You mean while there is no air in the tires when you will be filling them up ? jack up your tractor and fill them while it’s in the air …

 

[ptsg]

I have mine filled with water but it has tubes. Not sure I would want the water in direct contact with the rim. I suggest you get some tubes for it.

 

[MAX-24-Dean]

When I was living in Arizona the rental repair mechanic put a radiator anti- corrosion/anti-rust inhibitor in the front end loader tires before adding the water. Might be something to consider? If not going with tubes.

 

[MAX-24-Dean]

If using water for tire ballast...corrosion protection?

Many threads on ballast methods (including even to ballast or not)...not trying to start another on that issue. Specifically, if using water for tire ballast (no freezing in my area), would you add something for corrosion protection? My tire volumes (75% fill) are about 55 gal rear/12 gal...

www.tractorbynet.com

 

[2manyrocks]

Always got to consider corrosion.

 

[Torvy]

If I could find a smaller quantity of this stuff...

Water Tank Corrosion Inhibitor | Safe For Potable Water | Superior Industries, Inc.

Stops Rust, Corrosion & Oxidation on all types of tank materials: Alloys, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Galvanized Metal, Iron & Steel. Odorless & Tasteless. For Tanks & Pipes.

www.superior-industries.com

 

[jyoutz]

If I could find a smaller quantity of this stuff...

Water Tank Corrosion Inhibitor | Safe For Potable Water | Superior Industries, Inc.

Stops Rust, Corrosion & Oxidation on all types of tank materials: Alloys, Brass, Bronze, Copper, Galvanized Metal, Iron & Steel. Odorless & Tasteless. For Tanks & Pipes.

www.superior-industries.com

This is what the dealer installed in my rear tires. Their literature says it’s non corrosive to rims and keeps the tire rubber soft. It does also protect from freezing.

Bio-Ballast® - EnviroTech Services

envirotechservices.com

 

[jeff9366]

Any suggestions about how to do this without having my R4s pop the bead?

I have never broken a tire bead on any of my three tractors when tire pressures were maintained at tire manufacture's suggested pressures.

I have air in all tractor tires.

 

[dieselscout80]

My tire journey.

17.5LR24 Tires w/ R1 Tread

I had Titan 17.5L24 R4 tires on my New Holland TC45DA and they provided terrible traction, so I set out to find a R1 type tire. I only found one 17.5LR24 / 460/70LR24 tire with a R1 tread pattern the BKT RT 747. https://www.bkt-tires.com/ww/us/rt-747-agro-industrial The RT 747 is a radial and...

www.tractorbynet.com