ballast for tractor tires

[redneckhillbilly]

I need to replace an intertube on my Kubota B7100, tire went flat and what looks like antifreeze leaked out of it.

any recomendations on a quality bran intertube?
and what kind of adapter do I need to rig up in order to get fresh antifreeze into the tube?

 

[ammoaddict]

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/slime-air-water-adapter-kit-with-bleeder-valve-1170832?store=791&cid=Google-Shopping-Sustain&utm_medium=Google&utm_source=Shopping&utm_content=Sustain&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsc24BhDPARIsAFXqAB2MMbj1svnDdaR8JyzYmczBJaNmPxQSj2jQmbne-QrLRsnEmkZAW00aAvDbEALw_wcB

 

[redneckhillbilly]

that looks alot nicer than what kind of contraption I was picturing in my mind to rig up

 

[Only the Tony]

Last time I used this I also used a little pump to put antifreeze.

 

[WI_Hedgehog]

Beet juice (a waste product) is heavier per gallon and non-toxic if you run over something that pokes a hole in your tire.

 

[gorilla]

Just water here in the UK, antifreese if your a wuss, but yep I get it, though most folks have given up on it and bought tractors bigger than my bloody house now. Erm.. my post is not helping much is it?

 

[ammoaddict]

Beet juice (a waste product) is heavier per gallon and non-toxic if you run over something that pokes a hole in your tire.

Won't it freeze?

 

[Bill G]

Just water here in the UK, antifreese if your a wuss, but yep I get it, though most folks have given up on it and bought tractors bigger than my bloody house now. Erm.. my post is not helping much is it?

So water does not freeze in the UK EH?

 

[redneckhillbilly]

weather in my area gets to -30, and I really dont want to have to change tubes every spring.

 

[ammoaddict]

weather in my area gets to -30, and I really dont want to have to change tubes every spring.

I had my tube and tire put on at a tire shop. Mine are 28", can't remember width. He told me to put it on the tractor with the valve stem at 10 or 2 o'clock position. Put 5 gallons of pure strength antifreeze and fill with water until it starts running out.

 

[redneckhillbilly]

I am planning on using a 80% plus mix of antifreeze, my theroy is the in case of a leak, anitfreeze wont promote rust as much as water will

 

[Woodpecker]

Won't it freeze?

No… Rim guard/beet juice is good down to -35.

 

[Bill G]

weather in my area gets to -30, and I really dont want to have to change tubes every spring.

Exactly

 

[ammoaddict]

No… Rim guard/beet juice is good down to -35.

Never heard of it around these parts.

 

[redneckhillbilly]

I guess I'm gonna have to make some calls tomorrow and see if any is available locally

 

[IffykidMn]

Never heard of it around these parts.

Beet juice is also used on roads during icing conditions.

 

[cus_deluxe]

i have rim guard in my tires as well. 58 gallons to fill my rears, it was less than $250 and as brad said certainly not going to be an issue temp wise for my location. not sure you can buy 58 gallons of antifreeze for that, its non toxic, non corrosive and heavier than water or antifreeze.

 

[ammoaddict]

i have rim guard in my tires as well. 58 gallons to fill my rears, it was less than $250 and as brad said certainly not going to be an issue temp wise for my location. not sure you can buy 58 gallons of antifreeze for that, its non toxic, non corrosive and heavier than water or antifreeze.

When I did my tire, full strength antifreeze was $12 per gallon. So $60 for one tire plus a few cents for water.

 

[cus_deluxe]

When I did my tire, full strength antifreeze was $12 per gallon. So $60 for one tire plus a few cents for water

mine took 29 gallons a piece. so at half strength i would need 29 gal antifreeze, 29 gallons of water. 29x12 =$348, $100 or so more than i paid.

 

[greystone mountain man]

NAPA priced me rv antifreeze for$135 for a 55 gallon drum.thats what I'm gonna put in mine.