Inflating tractor tire with water ballast

[GastonGermain]

Rear tire seems under inflated. I have rotated the tire so that the valve stem is at the top. When I try to test for pressure, water runs out of the valve stem. What am I doing wrong?

 

[powerpace]

You may get a small amount of water from the valve stem in that position. Did you fill the tire yourself?

 

[GastonGermain]

Thank you powerpace. I did not fill the tire myself. Should I let the water run a bit then try again?

 

[Deere Dude]

Thank you powerpace. I did not inflate the tire. Should I let the water run a bit then try again?

Assuming the right amount of water ballast is in there, just force the air fitting on it and start pumping air in. It will push the water back.

 

[TerryR]

You're probably doing nothing wrong. Just get a tire gauge designed for tractor tires, which are built to deal with the water. They have a spring that pushes it out when you remove them from the valve stem, so you have to read them while they are attached, or hold the end of it with your finger until you read it.

You should be able to find one at a good hardware store or a tractor supply outlet.

Terry

 

[powerpace]

Thank you powerpace. I did not fill the tire myself. Should I let the water run a bit then try again?

I like to have a air space in my tire. Deere Dude is right.

 

[GastonGermain]

Thank you Deere Dude. I will try that tomorrow morning and report back.

 

[Soundguy]

sounds like your air is gone and just have liquid left.

just air it up then check her...

 

[MikePA]

Rear tire seems under inflated. I have rotated the tire so that the valve stem is at the top. When I try to test for pressure, water runs out of the valve stem. What am I doing wrong?

You're in Ontario and have plain water in your tires? Are you sure it's not windshield washer fluid or another liquid that wont freeze?

 

[GastonGermain]

Water with antifreeze compound.