Tire Balast

[Ffphil]

What should I get, beet juice or non corrosive? This may be the same thing and I'm confused.

 

[jeff9366]

Do you need rear tire ballast for a 22-horsepower tractor?

Beet Juice is dense and non-corrosive.

 

[RedNeckRacin]

Beet juice/Rimguard is the heaviest/gal and is non-corrosive. It is also the most expensive per gallon but is still far cheaper than steel on a lb/lb basis. Many guys use windshield washer fluid as well (WWF).

 

[Omega Woods]

I plan to get Rim Guard for my small tractor if I can find it. It gets "floaty" in the rear with a lot of rocks or dirt in the bucket. The tires won't hold much but any is better than none. I might add some wheel weights, too.

 

[oosik]

If you do decide to load the rear tires - get something non-corrosive. Rimguard(beet juice) - windshield washer fluid - recreational vehicle antifreeze. I would STRONGLY recommend against any salt product - the hassle, potential damage and bother are just to great.

 

[Ffphil]

We are looking at a 60 hp tractor. The rimguard/beet juice will add a little over 500lbs per tire. They say 55gal/tire.

 

[jeff9366]

Add the model of your prospective tractor to your T-B-N profile so your posts make sense.

 

[FTG-05]

What should I get, beet juice or non corrosive? This may be the same thing and I'm confused.

First thing: Call Rimguard and tell them they're the biggest forking idiots on the planet. Ask them where their on-line list of retailers/installers is on their web site. When they give you the "no speak da engrish" routine, tell them they are forking idiots. It's the 21st Forking Century already! Who in the world has a website without a list of locations in this day and age???

Then ask if there any retailers/installers in your area. There should be, certainly in Eastern WA, not sure about Western. The closest place they had when I called a couple years ago was north of the TN/KY border, about 125 miles from me - one way. You can't buy a barrel or two, you have to physically take the tractor or tires to the installer. If it's just the tires, good luck installing +600 lb tires when you get them back.

I haven't checked to see if there are any new ones closer to me since then - why? Because those forking idiots won't put an on line list on their stupid website, you either have to call or e-mail them. Forktards.


If the question is: Fill the rear tires? The answer is: Yes.

If the question is: With What? The answer is: Rimguard - if you can get it.

The one disadvantage (cost) of Rimguard is way outweighed by all the advantages (weight, temps, non-corrosive, non-toxic). Except of course, if you can get it. And the cost of Rimguard has nothing on metal wheel weights.


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[NoTrespassing]

I used windshield washer fluid 15 years ago. It's still in there and I haven't had a leak yet, knock on wood. It was about 1$ per gallon on sale at the time. I used a $10 drill powered pump that I still have and still use from time to time. Make sure the valve stem is at 12 oclock and release air with fluid flow slows.

Kevin

 

[3Lfarms]

I put 65 gallons of WW fluid in each of my rear tires. If you go that route, I suggest you find out who sells it in bulk to the quick lube places in your area.
A 55 gallon drum of methanol is about $180. Mixed 3:1 with water gets you about -18* of protection.
Best part was delivery was included.