Posted by MarkB_MI on March 29, 2019 at 08:26:39 from (174.230.10.142):
In Reply to: Re: Fluid filled tires posted by buickanddeere on March 29, 2019 at 08:01:22:
> Liquid ballast is not readily removable . Liquid ballast Has higher rolling friction and less traction than the same weight as a dry tire and external cast iron ballast . A dry tubless tire is lower cost and quicker to service than a filled tire.
Higher rolling friction might be relevant for a BTO, but isn't going to matter for the hobby farmer. I don't believe there is any significant difference between the traction of a tire weighted with iron versus one weighted with liquid ballast. Ballasted tires are a pain to service, true, but weights aren't fun to deal with, either.
> If the corrosive CaCl ballast is used . Add to the cost with rusted rims and tractor if the tire seeps or squirts.
Which is why nobody uses CaCl anymore.
On the plus side, liquid ballast gives a lower center of gravity than iron weights. And it's readily available and cheap, while cast iron wheel weights for older tractors aren't so easy to come by.
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