Rim Guard Cost

[pdseifert]

Here is a great link for different types of tire ballast's.

Comparing Types of Liquid Tire Ballast | OrangeTractorTalks

 

[Diamondpilot]

I used Windshield Washer Fluid. Got it in a 55 gallon drum for $.94 per gallon. Used a siphon hose to pump it out of the drum into my neighbors 30 gallon 12 volt lawn sprayer then pumped it into my tires using a $7 adapter and a 6' piece of garden hose. Total cost was under $60. Total time was about 1.5 hours to set up things and pump in 46 gallons into my rears, 23 gallons each. I have a chart that list how much for each tire. I can not post but if you need info PM me. Make sure you give the size like 12.5x24 and what types like turf or Ags.

Chris

 

[tugboat-2]

ATTENTION Woodyacres :For your info, The RimGaurd being discussed "IS" in fact the "beet-juice" your neighbour used. Its enviro friendly and is heavier than water and doesn't require tubes and has many advantages besides the fact it doesn't freeze till way below freezing.

Hopes this helps,...we use a similar product in Canada called "FUSION". I have it in my tractor tires and really like it.

CHEERS!
. . tug

 

[IslandTractor]

My neighbor filled his tires with beet juice. Has anyone ever used it or do you know anything about it? He said it cost him around $300 to fill both his tires on his JD 720. The wrecker service in town came out and filled them for him. Supposedly it won't freeze and the density is greater than water.

Yes, those claims are true. It is essentially sugar water which is both heavy and has a pretty low freezing point. $300 is not a bad price though I don't know exactly how many gallons that represents on a JD720. RimGuard is more expensive than CaCl (which is close to free) or windshield washer fluid which is about 1.50-2.00/gallon. RimGuard as I recall goes for about $3/gallon but in your friends case there was probably a bit more for the wrecker service.

 

[scappoose]

My dealer quoted me $160.00 for the rear tires on a L3700, Does any one know if you can use a tire sealant like Gemplers, "Ultraseal" with RimGuard? I live in a part of the country at has shrubs with long thorns growing wild everywhere.

 

[IslandTractor]

I do not believe RimGuard is compatible with Slime and similar products. Call RimGuard for a definitive answer

 

[TGF]

i see alot of people only fill their back tires, however on my tractor the tires that seem to slide the mose are the front tires. Is there any reason you don't ballast fron tires?

 

[IslandTractor]

i see alot of people only fill their back tires, however on my tractor the tires that seem to slide the mose are the front tires. Is there any reason you don't ballast fron tires?

Many people do and I've not seen anyone post that they had problems but you will find some people advise against loading the front. I think it makes sense to fill them.

 

[KennyV]

Local Rim Guard distributor charges $2.35 a gallon installed... That is with you bringing your tractor to their shop... If they have to come to you there is a service charge... but it is not much...
KennyV

 

[wedge40]

i see alot of people only fill their back tires, however on my tractor the tires that seem to slide the mose are the front tires. Is there any reason you don't ballast fron tires?

Most people who put ballast in the rear tires have a FEL. Which kind eliminates the need for any more weight in the front.

Wedge

 

[lwalt]

I think it was about $170 for the tires on my 3320.

I see you are in southern Maryland, where did you go to have your tires filled with Rim Guard?

 

[sparker133]

I just had the rears done on my Deere 4320. The tire place put 55 gallons in each tire. It cost me $376 when it was all said and done and only took them about 20 minutes. Huge difference on how the machine feels and operates. Had the front tires foamed so I did not have to worry about flats.

 

[WH401]

I see you are in southern Maryland, where did you go to have your tires filled with Rim Guard?

Mine got filled when I bought the tractor from the former Rappahannock Tractor in Tappahannock, VA. They got bought out by James River Equipment a few years ago, so I'm not sure if they still sell RimGuard or not. Give them a call and see. It's not too far of a drive. Once you get south of Waldorf/La Plata on 301, it's a pretty scenic drive, particular on 17 through VA down to Tappahannock.

Rick