Wet Tires

[crazyangel]

I had a brief moment of panic last night when I pulled my tractor out of the garage. I got out of the seat to adjust the box blade and noticed water running from the sidewall of my new rim guard filled tires. I had been clearing brush the previous day and thought I punctured the tire. After a moment of heart racing inspection I realized it was condensation. No puncture to be found. The garage was closed up all day and much cooler inside than out. So the fluid in the tires was cooler than the air. It was s humid day, and condensation formed as soon as the warm air hit the tires. Since this is my first go with filled tires it was a great learning moment!

 

[Kioti Tom]

Yes, We all have those moments of Enlightenment. That is what makes life so interesting and interesting tractors too!

formerly Tioga Cty, NY.

Tom

 

[Zebrafive]

My rear tractor tires have been sweating the last two days too.

 

[Mark Page]

I've had the same problem as my barn stays damp. I guess it takes a while for all that fluid to warm up. The only rust on my 261s is on the rims from condensation.
I need to dig out the stone floor put down a vapor barrier and then replace the stone.
Sounds like a good FEL job.

 

[looch]

Funny - I was in the garage last night and noticed that the fill level on my rear tires was clearly visible. 3/4 of the wheel was damp up to a distinct line beyond which the tire was decidedly dry.