Windshield Washer Fluid as Ballast

[new jersey mike]

My dealer is adding windshield washer fluid as ballast not rim guard. My tractor came with R4's and I wanted ag tires, the tires just came in and the dealer said he will swap the tires but he is using windshield washer fluid vs rim guard. He stated it's less corrosive.

Any thoughts?

Thank you.

 

[RoyJackson]

I don't know about less corrosive (which it isn't corrosive to my knowledge), but it's cheaper then Rimguard.
I've used windshield washer fluid...does fine as ballast.

 

[new jersey mike]

I don't know about less corrosive (which it isn't), but it's cheaper then Rimguard.
I've used windshield washer fluid...does fine as ballast.

Thank you Roy, I suspect it's a $$ issue.

 

[RoyJackson]

You're quite welcome!

 

[71bronco]

I believe rimguard is heavier than ww fluid. Just something to think about.

Jeff

 

[devildog1]

6 and 1/2 dozen of the other, But question about windshield washer? Last winter my mom had 2 gals of the blue stuff in her car trunk and asked me to add to her car. When I went in trunk to get them they were frozen solid, I know they were in there for a while and mom does not have a garage anymore sooo? what happens when it freezes in tractors tires?
DevliDog

 

[brokenknee]

6 and 1/2 dozen of the other, But question about windshield washer? Last winter my mom had 2 gals of the blue stuff in her car trunk and asked me to add to her car. When I went in trunk to get them they were frozen solid, I know they were in there for a while and mom does not have a garage anymore sooo? what happens when it freezes in tractors tires?
DevliDog

Same thing happened to me a couple of years ago. You have to watch what it says on the bottle. They now make window wash that freezes at 32°. I would like to see it banned in the northern states as it is a safety issue.

Just make sure the window wash you put in your tires is the stuff that does not freeze, they make it to -20° and -32° at least around here. the -20° should be good enough for most applications.

Rimgaurd is a little heaver but not by much, if you do a search they have it on their web site, I think.

All that being said, I have yet to load my tires. Just one of those things I mean to get around to.

 

[brokenknee]

Here is a link to a chart on how much rim guard weighs and how many gallons you need for your size tire. The other chart is how much water weighs. I would think window wash would be a little less than water since it is usually mixed with methanol, which is lighter than water.

http://www.mediafire.com/tractorinfo

 

[TripleR]

Pretty much what Roy said, our local dealers add windshield wiper fluid to all of their loaded tires.

I am somewhat suspicious of the claims of corrosion.

 

[new jersey mike]

6 and 1/2 dozen of the other, But question about windshield washer? Last winter my mom had 2 gals of the blue stuff in her car trunk and asked me to add to her car. When I went in trunk to get them they were frozen solid, I know they were in there for a while and mom does not have a garage anymore sooo? what happens when it freezes in tractors tires?
DevliDog

I believe that, some of the less expensive product stinks. The dealer said he uses Norco, which I believe is a decent product and should meet its specs, I hope.