BF Goodrich Radials

MNfarmboy83 · Dec 16, 2015

Ive got a Massey with FWA with a loader on it. It
has BF Goodrich Power Radial 80's on it front and
back. The front tires go flat often. I have taken them
in to two different tire shops have had new tubes
put in and they still go flat. Sometimes over night
and sometimes it takes a week. I shouldn't say
anything about the back tires but so far no
problems. Is it something with the tires or tubes just
junk now days or what's going on? Anyone else
have problems like this? Is it something to do with
the radial tires? I had radials on one other tractor
and hated them. They rode nice on the road but
wouldn't grip for tillage work and were terrible in the
snow and mud. Thanks for any help.

oc-18guy · Dec 16, 2015

sounds like you have a nail , thorn or something sharp in the tire and when you drive it it's poking the tube. thus the slow leak.

CumminsMan · Dec 16, 2015

How much air pressure you run in them, how much tread left, how much weight do they carry? As for your comments on radials in general, they are the best bet for most applications.

RedGreenGuy · Dec 16, 2015

Don't know if their still available, but used to put a tire liner inside betweeen tire and tube. Would rub off the thorns before they got to the tube

MNfarmboy83 · Dec 16, 2015

I run 28 pounds in the tires. They are 90% or better on tread and I carry 1000 pound round bales on the front and back feeding hay. I also carry buckets of firewood that weigh about 1700-1800 pounds I would guess for a distance of about 250 yards.

kub6040 · Dec 16, 2015

You at the your wheels for a bur, I don't know what it is besides a headache.

ohiojim · Dec 17, 2015

sounds like they're full of thorns

WellWorn · Dec 17, 2015

Most tire shops know better than to use chinese tubes. The shop I've used for years uses only US made tubes, and will try to sell you US made tires, just because they know they hold up better and you'll be happier in the long run.

How are the rims? Any rust scale?

I does sound like you've picked up a nail or thorn, or some other 'pokey' thing that is just enough to jab and wear through the tube. If you can mount the tires tubeless and get some air in them, the spot should readily show up with soap bubbles. If not, you need to dismount them and rub the inside of each tire all around inside with a pair of SWMBO's old (discarded) nylons to feel for any 'catch'. There may be more than one. Wear gloves just in case it's more than just a tiny point so you don't lay any part of your hand open. Check the failed tubes as they come out of the tire for more than one rub spot. It will also help you locate the source of the problem.

I've heard tell of a fellow who couldn't find the thorny irritation after several attempts, gave up and replaced the tires, which solved the problem.

MNfarmboy83 · Dec 17, 2015

Rims were new when I got the tractor 2 years ago.
No rust in them. I'm about ready to do the new tire
thing. You had a couple good ideas there to try!
Thanks for the help.

Part Time Pete · Dec 17, 2015

I think Gemplers still sells the liners

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