Just found out my rear tires are liquid filled

BlackThumbHomesteader · May 21, 2015

And one is low.

Plumbed my compressor into my new built work shed, finally, and went to air up every tire in range. I've hadthe tractor for just over two years and the tires were always within good visual shape as far as air went but this spring they've started to show some slump. Grabbed the filler head, pulled the cap off the nozzle and got rewarded with a spray of liquid when I went to fill. I did get some air in and heard very clear bubbling so they're proper full, not just leaked in to.

I have no clue what is in them but it smelled of nothing and ran clear/brownish. My left rear needs a fill but I obviously can't get a pressure reading...how should I top it up?

R Geiger · May 21, 2015

Position the valve stem at 12 o'clock, should be above fluid level, 12 psi is all you need or want.

RM-MN · May 21, 2015

Make sure you rinse off any spilled fluid from the rim. Usually the fluid is water and calcium chloride and any of it on steel means rust. Let on the rim, it will eat clear through. My tire man uses dish soap and washes first, then rinses lots.

BlackThumbHomesteader · May 21, 2015

If I had put any thought to it... thanks for the tip.

steve19438 · May 21, 2015

keep a water hose handy to rinse yourself and rims off. make sure valve stem is at top of rim before attempting to add air. if there is CC in the tubes you can taste it.

Jimmyjack · May 21, 2015

They make pressure gauges that are designed especially for liquid filled tires. Buy one, they last longer and the regular ones will eat away very fast.

old · May 21, 2015

12 o'clock and also likely the valve cor e is what your problem is they do tend to go bad when filled with fluid. A simple taste test tell you things. No need to taste much just a simple lick. If salty then you have CACL. and by the color you said very likely

Royse · May 21, 2015

Along with putting the valve stem at 12 O'Clock, taking the
weight off the tire with a jack will help avoid leakage when
checking them or replacing a valve stem/core.

JMOR · May 22, 2015

(quoted from post at 16:49:39 05/21/15) And one is low.

Plumbed my compressor into my new built work shed, finally, and went to air up every tire in range. I've hadthe tractor for just over two years and the tires were always within good visual shape as far as air went but this spring they've started to show some slump. Grabbed the filler head, pulled the cap off the nozzle and got rewarded with a spray of liquid when I went to fill. I did get some air in and heard very clear bubbling so they're proper full, not just leaked in to.

I have no clue what is in them but it smelled of nothing and ran clear/brownish. My left rear needs a fill but I obviously can't get a pressure reading...how should I top it up?

ust not spend much time with that 2 year tractor or not be very observant. Temperature & humidity conditions regularly reveal the liquid level with sweating on the tires. See it all the time.

NoNewParts · May 22, 2015

(quoted from post at 06:07:11 05/22/15)

(quoted from post at 16:49:39 05/21/15) And one is low.

Plumbed my compressor into my new built work shed, finally, and went to air up every tire in range. I've hadthe tractor for just over two years and the tires were always within good visual shape as far as air went but this spring they've started to show some slump. Grabbed the filler head, pulled the cap off the nozzle and got rewarded with a spray of liquid when I went to fill. I did get some air in and heard very clear bubbling so they're proper full, not just leaked in to.

I have no clue what is in them but it smelled of nothing and ran clear/brownish. My left rear needs a fill but I obviously can't get a pressure reading...how should I top it up?

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ust not spend much time with that 2 year tractor or not be very observant. Temperature & humidity conditions regularly reveal the liquid level with sweating on the tires. See it all the time.

and if you have a lot of tractors...
after you see it, writing 1/2, 3/4, full on the inner rim with a paint pen will help keep em straight....ya think you will remember....ya don't.

To the op, as mentioned, old loaded tires are usually fine until you touch them. check/add air......stems then leak...
keep an eye on them.

loaded tires are a necessary evil, but I hate em.
just had to swap outer rims and tires between two brands of tractors. 13.6-28's for 16.9-28's...all loaded.
not a fun day.

Ultradog MN · May 22, 2015

Be glad they are loaded.
A tractor without ballast can Not put it's full horse power to the ground.
Tires will spin first.
Also, ballast makes your tractor a much more stable platform. Less tippy on side hills.

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