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Mike

01-02-2001 16:08:48




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Gonna replace the rear tires, what is the advantage of having them liquid filled? New to tractors! Anything I should be aware of?




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Bill In Houston

01-03-2001 10:51:03




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 Re: 52n tires in reply to Mike , 01-02-2001 16:08:48  
Mike;

Like everything else, the answer is "it depends". What will you be usung the tractor for? I did not put liquid back in mine as I am bush hogging. I do not need a lot of traction for that. In Snow country, it might be different. I redid my rims last year. I will post some pics, tonight when I get home, that will show the rust everyone is talking about.

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Bill



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PAUL8N

01-02-2001 19:47:09




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 Re: 52n tires in reply to Mike , 01-02-2001 16:08:48  
I HOPE THAT EVERYONE KNOWS THAT THEY SELL "SIERRA" BRAND ANTI-FREEZE YOU CAN USE IN YOUR TIRES AND ENGINE. THE GREAT THING IS THAT YOU CAN DUMP IT RIGHT ON THE GROUND IF NEED BE, MAKES WINTERIZING EASY. SAME PROPERTIES AS REGULAR ANTI-FREEZE BUT IS USER FRIENDLY. JUST MY COUPLE OF CENTS WORTH AND HOPE EVERYONE TRIES IT. I HAVE ALSO NOTICED THAT MOST HAVE NAMES FOR THERE TRACTOR AND THAT I DO NOT. SO IT IS STILL JUST PAUL8N216992 IF I REMEMEBER CORRECTLY.

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Brad

01-02-2001 20:34:31




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 Re: Re: 52n tires in reply to PAUL8N, 01-02-2001 19:47:09  
Don't let the EPA catch you dumping it! It's still toxic, it just doesn't taste good to animals. How much antifreeze are y'all running?



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Dell (WA)

01-02-2001 19:28:05




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 Re: 52n tires in reply to Mike , 01-02-2001 16:08:48  
Mike..... ...Stay away from "calcium cloride". Use regular anti-freeze instead.

Calcium cloride is cheep, acts as antifreeze, adds considerable "weight" to the water... BUT....the slightest leak and "instant rust".

I don't think the additional weight potential is worth the potential damage.

Regular anti-freeze is non-corrosive, kind to rubber and to metal and doesn't freeze. You can even use "re-cycled anti-freeze" if cost is an object. Anti-freeze really doesn't wearout, just the anti-rust and water pump lubricant additives do.

If you anticipate doing any plowing, extra weight in the tires aides traction.

I use my 8N for pasture maintenance and I took the water out because I didn't want to have to replace my rare 24 X 13 rims that I have 14.9 X 24 tires on. These have the same outside diameter as 11.2 X 28's but are about twice as wide for greater floatation and less compactation..... ..... Dell

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Arthur Brestlin

01-03-2001 18:00:34




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 Re: Re: 52n tires in reply to Dell (WA), 01-02-2001 19:28:05  
Dell: I'd love to see a photo of those wheels and tires!!



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sorry..........Dell (WA)

01-04-2001 06:54:11




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 Re: Re: Re: 52n tires in reply to Arthur Brestlin, 01-03-2001 18:00:34  
don't have a scanner, yet..... ..but the tires came with the tractor when I bought it 10 yr ago and yes they are impressive when you see them in person..... ...Dell



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Beekeeper

01-02-2001 17:43:26




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 Re: 52n tires in reply to Mike , 01-02-2001 16:08:48  
Mike,

Personally I would liquid fill the tires. You never know what you may want to do with your N, so be proactive. If my wife only knew the things I wanted to use the N for....

You'll get much better traction, and in my book, its a bit safer.

P.S. Remember, if your tractor sits outside in the snow and ice to back her up first before you go forward - its the safe thing to do.

Beekeeper

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sfurn

01-02-2001 17:25:05




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 Re: 52n tires in reply to Mike , 01-02-2001 16:08:48  
As I see it - it depends on what you are planning to do with the tractor & where you'll do it.
I use my 52N with a loader to mow fields, plow & move snow & move crushed lime, dirt & rocks. I wouldn't even think of not having fluid filled tires. I've managed to get "tippy" with a load of lime in the bucket & the weight of a Field Mower at the back end + the fluid filled tires. It's guaranteed to make your heart skip a beat!
If you're just mowing in a groomed type yard you might not want to risk damaging the lawn with extra weight. Any snow moving or anything with a bucket makes the weight a must in my book....

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9N'er

01-02-2001 17:05:28




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 Re: 52n tires in reply to Mike , 01-02-2001 16:08:48  
Mike C below provides a good reason for the weight in the rear tires.

But, you can always use (drum roll please...)

"REPAIR GEL" from XADO Technologies! (see "manager" post below). This gel has hundreds of uses, including the filling of the rear tires with the stuff.

Personally, I like the post about using it on the wife. If it works for wives, it should work for rear tires! 9N'er

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chuck

01-02-2001 17:04:17




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 Re: 52n tires in reply to Mike , 01-02-2001 16:08:48  
My 52N has had liquid filled rear tires since I got it 13 years ago. There is little I can't do with it because the traction is so good. When it slips it digs in real fast but will pull out of it 's ruts no problem. I replaced the calcium with antifreeze a few years ago when leaks led to serious rusting of the wheels. Sandblasting and some repair restored the wheels. No problems since. I wouldn't operate without the liquid fill.

chuck 463244

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MikeC

01-02-2001 16:24:27




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 Re: 52n tires in reply to Mike , 01-02-2001 16:08:48  
I have a 9N with fluid in the rear tires. I also have tire chains on. My neighbor has an 8N with no chains or fluid. I have no problem getting up and down the steep 200' driveway to the house, even with 10" of snow on it. My neighbor has trouble getting up and down his similar drive with no fluid/chains on rear. I also have a Dearborn loader, and with a fairly heavy bucket full of rock, the rear end never feels light. I am not sure that I would load so much in the bucket without the weight of the fluid filled tires. My vote is the fluid if you ever use it in the snow or have a loader on the front. Just my nickles worth...

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