Horse Play 393 #1 Posted June 21, 2018 (edited) I need opinions if it's worth using the valve stems made for filling tires with fluid. I just sandblasted and painted my rear wheels for my 857 and am getting ready to install new Carlisle Turf Savers. For plowing snow, I've been thinking about filling the tires with ballast. Is it worth doing? Is there a trustworthy, reliable brand? Thanks for any help! Edited June 21, 2018 by Horse Play Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOB ELLISON 2,976 #2 Posted June 21, 2018 Yes buy the valve you have to belch the air out when you fill them and the valve helps to do that. I filled my c-160 tires with RV antifreeze and I love it. But I would suggest adding tubes when you fill them just in case. Anything liquid will eventually rust the metal the tubes eliminate the liquid from touching the metal. I think it added 46 lb per tire made a world of difference with traction and chains 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 62,347 #3 Posted June 21, 2018 @BOB ELLISON Where did you get that valve? I've got several tires I may fill myself this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #4 Posted June 21, 2018 @Horse Play Are you asking about the fluid valve to replace the valve stem, or the valve that is used to fill the tire with fluid? I would use a tube and have a little insurance against the fluid eating away at the rims, thus not needing the valve stems made for fluid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,494 #5 Posted June 21, 2018 @ebinmaine at home we can get them at Tractor Supply. I would think Farm and Fleet, Rural King, etc... would have them. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOB ELLISON 2,976 #6 Posted June 22, 2018 Yes Dells68 is right tractor supply has them as others also. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Play 393 #7 Posted June 22, 2018 Thanks, I'll go with tubes. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,017 #8 Posted June 22, 2018 One added word of caution. When you are adding the fluid to the tires with tubes be sure to use vice-grips on the valve stem. The tube becomes very heavy and the valve stem can slide into the hole and wedge the fill device into the hole. Don't ask me how I know this, I just know! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,159 #9 Posted June 22, 2018 I agree on using tubes! Once you have removed a tire off a rim that had fill in it and see the awful damage it can do to a rim - even destroy it - youll quickly see why to go with tubes! The vise grips on the valve is wise any time when installing a tube - like nut says "dont ask me how I know!" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites