tractor tire seating

INCase · Jan 4, 2022

the tire on the 444 looks like this. the bead is not fully seated. The tires aren't real old and are probably 15ish years old.

not sure how long its been like this. We just bought it from my wife's grandparents estate sale.

anyway. what causes this? (run flat??) and is there an easy way to fix or does it need to be unmounted and remounted?

Thanks.

J Hamilton · Jan 4, 2022

Being like that so long I would say the tire needs to come off and the inside of the rim especially on that bead side of the rim would need a good cleaning and sanding, then properly seat the beads. I've had them not seat like that and just had to deflate, knock that bead loose, relube and try again

redforlife · Jan 4, 2022

I'm guessing it sat for a LONG time flat. Or, it was moved/driven on while flat.
If its beaded on the rest of the rim, you might put that part down and deflate, and re-inflate, and see what happens. This won't work of course, if its not beaded all the way around the rim. If so, you might try the same thing with tractor axle jacked up. If the side wall is all stiff, it might be better to drive it for short while (to limber up the side wall) before trying this. Having low tire pressure would aid in doing that.
If just in one spot, driving it around over inflated 10 to 15 lbs might pop it back out. If it does, then just correct the tire pressure.
I'm guessing you'll have to do some playing around. Squirting soapy water where it needs to move might also aid in getting it back right.

showcrop · Jan 4, 2022

As you know you are not supposed to put a lot of pressure in them. At the tire shop they will go maybe 35 lbs. then let the air out and lube some more then try it again. I had 20.8x38 once that wouldn't go at 40 lbs. so the tech suggested that I take it home and drop the pressure way down and drive it around. It popped out after a little bit. I suppose it depends on how much you like doing tire work.

Mark-Mi · Jan 4, 2022

If the tractor has been run that way for a while there's probably dirt in that crack and the tire would have to be broke down and cleaned along the bead area.

caterpillar guy · Jan 4, 2022

Let it flat with the axle on good blocks. then with some Murphy's tire compound air it back up and it should go fine. Goop it all the way around. Dish soap and such will rust the rims as it is a bit caustic. The Murphy's soap is made for this job non caustic.

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