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Fluid in rear tires on WD

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C Krapfl

03-01-2001 17:03:04




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I have a '51 WD that I painted a couple of years ago. At that time I removed the fluid from the back tires, sandblasted and painted the rims and bought two new tubes. I have found a set of weights and I have a set of chains, but I sure miss the extra weight of the fluid when moving snow. Does anyone know of any other kind of fluid that I could use that wouldn't be corrosive?
Somebody told me about a guy that used windshield washer fluid. Just looking for ideas, if anyone has any. Thanks

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Steve

03-05-2001 08:01:22




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 Re: Fluid in rear tires on WD in reply to C Krapfl, 03-01-2001 17:03:04  
Had to go to the tire guy to get a tube for my CA this weekend. He says they are using beet juice now. This guy repairs tractor tires for a living so I guess he should know. Said it's kind of expensive though.



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M.Ray

03-04-2001 08:27:58




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 Re: Fluid in rear tires on WD in reply to C Krapfl, 03-01-2001 17:03:04  
I use anti-freeze and water. Expensive forlarge tires but works well. Has'nt shown any sgns of rusting for two years.



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C Krapfl

03-04-2001 08:23:26




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 Re: Fluid in rear tires on WD in reply to C Krapfl, 03-01-2001 17:03:04  
It's been a few days since I could get back to the computer. I appreciate all the comments from you guys. Now I have some ideas to go off of. As for Tom, loading and unloading your B shouldn't be a problem. My WD without fluid or weight goes on or off a trailer very easily, also have a buddy with a C that has no trouble either. Thanks again for your help.



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Steve K

03-02-2001 07:50:41




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 Re: Fluid in rear tires on WD in reply to C Krapfl, 03-01-2001 17:03:04  
The tire man that fixed my tires said the Calcium fluid weighs 11 pounds per gallon vs the weight of the other stuff 8 pounds +/- if that makes a difference to you. I just was not Cagey enough to figure out how to do the fluid stuff myself (pump it out and pump it back) so I had a Tire man do the work. It was pricey but sure easy and safe.
If I could get away with less weight I would just use several weights and air that way I think I could do the work myself.

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Tom Lyman

03-02-2001 18:50:39




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 Re: Re: Fluid in rear tires on WD in reply to Steve K, 03-02-2001 07:50:41  
I am restoring my first tractor, a "B", and am wondering if I need to have anything at all in my rear tires (except air). I won't be using it for anything but driving around and taking to shows. Will it get up unto a trailer without the extra weight in the tires?
Tom



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Dave 2N

03-02-2001 04:42:05




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 Re: Fluid in rear tires on WD in reply to C Krapfl, 03-01-2001 17:03:04  
I use winter windshield washer fluid. Called WAL-MART and got their best price; last summer I got 150 gallons for my JD 70 for $.60/gallon. Caused a little stir when we loaded up out back with people asking what we wanted with it in the summer. Just bought 50 gallons again for my Ford 2N and the February price was $.70/gallon. I also add about 4-6 oz. per tire of water bed water conditioner.

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Tom

03-01-2001 18:30:27




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 Re: Fluid in rear tires on WD in reply to C Krapfl, 03-01-2001 17:03:04  
Use used antifreeze. I have had it in the rears on a B for over 10 years now. It takes time to collect that amount but it won't freeze, doesn't rust or corrode, and won't hurt rubber.



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Dave Kolby

03-01-2001 18:27:08




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 Re: Fluid in rear tires on WD in reply to C Krapfl, 03-01-2001 17:03:04  
Well we always used calcium chloride in the tires. There is a lot of speculation about corrosion but.... if it is a tube type tire all that fluid is inside the tube and can not corrode anything. If you get a leak, well, you have to drain it and dry it anyway and start over.dave



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