Tony in Australia 4 #1 Posted September 8, 2015 As I was unable to get 22x9x15 rear tyres down here, so I had to go for 23x9.5x15 which do fit. The question I have is should I half fill these rear tyres with water like a big tractor for more grip?The manual I down loaded does not say one way or the other.Is there an aftermarket seat cover that I can get for this tractor, mine is trashed?Thanks Guys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 11,458 #2 Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) Water will eat up the rims in time. Use beet juice - a product called rim guard !www.rimguard.biz/ Edited September 8, 2015 by Lane Ranger 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,973 #3 Posted September 8, 2015 Or RV Antifreeze. Has rust inhibitors and is non toxic. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fast88pu 3,372 #4 Posted September 8, 2015 I used RV antifreeze with good luck and its on sale now before winter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedRanger 1,469 #5 Posted September 8, 2015 Has anyone tried putting fluid in tubed tires? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 18,725 #6 Posted September 8, 2015 Has anyone tried putting fluid in tubed tires? That is how farmers do it as they tend to use Calcium Chloride which is highly corrosive to steel rims. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,177 #7 Posted September 8, 2015 To my thinking there are only 2 really valid reasons for weighted tires - one when moving snow (and I sure wouldnt think you need THAT! being 'down under') the other would be for gardening/dirt moving type use. If you only use yours for routine duties like mowing or towing a trailer then I wouldnt use it - as already mentioned it has downsides. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedRanger 1,469 #8 Posted September 8, 2015 To my thinking there are only 2 really valid reasons for weighted tires - one when moving snow (and I sure wouldnt think you need THAT! being 'down under') the other would be for gardening/dirt moving type use. If you only use yours for routine duties like mowing or towing a trailer then I wouldnt use it - as already mentioned it has downsides. 3rd being to keep the front of the tractor down for safety, as in most RJ's and Suburbans. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,997 #9 Posted September 8, 2015 Another would be a steep bank down to the lake on this Florida sand and the scrawny driver needs some assistance 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,744 #10 Posted September 8, 2015 Has anyone tried puttinfluid.g fluid in tubed tires? That is how farmers do it as they tend to use Calcium Chloride which is highly corrosive to steel rims. The local ag dealer uses windshield washer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 67,118 #11 Posted September 8, 2015 Has anyone tried putting fluid in tubed tires? I have my ags and ribs all tubed and filled with anti-freeze. It's helped greatly for traction mowing my steep hill and for pulling plows and discs in the garden. I don't have a snow plow/grader blade but imagine it would help with steering and traction if I did. I also made a cement filled hanging weight up front that looks like a bumper. It was still light in the front end in the garden. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedRanger 1,469 #12 Posted September 9, 2015 How do we get the liquid into the tube? Special schrader valve? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tony in Australia 4 #13 Posted September 9, 2015 Thanks once again, just trying pros and cons of being a wheel horse owner.Not doubt I will have lots more.Tony Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,368 #14 Posted September 9, 2015 (edited) How do we get the liquid into the tube? Special schrader valve? That, or I read where someone used a small aquarium pump with a small hose. Edited September 9, 2015 by Hank01 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 43,973 #15 Posted September 9, 2015 Here's one way.http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/topic/38496-filling-tires/#comment-345815 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 67,118 #16 Posted September 9, 2015 If you have a small portable air tank, you can remove the gauge, fill the tank with a funnel, then pressurize the tank with some air, then tip it on end so the air chuck is on the bottom and fill it that way. If you run out of pressure to move the fluid just recharge it with your compressor. Just remember depending on how much weight you want, you'll need to purge air from the tires occasionally. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WNYPCRepair 1,923 #17 Posted September 9, 2015 Used motor oil, perhaps? Wouldn't rust the rims or freeze. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clip 185 #18 Posted September 9, 2015 (edited) Interesting idea using motor oil. I filled my Cub Cadet turf tires with washer fluid and it's made a huge difference I was thinking of filling the ags on the WH, but the wheel weights are doing fine currently. OP, my GT-1600 came stock with 23x9.5-12s. I didn't know any came with 15" wheels. Edited September 9, 2015 by clip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 994 #19 Posted September 10, 2015 tires do blow up and tear with no notice,then u have toxic amounts of oil on the ground or in your shop,thats one reason beet juice and even rv anti freeze are better choices, 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 67,118 #20 Posted September 10, 2015 good point. I wonder how the oil would effect the rubbers over time? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WNYPCRepair 1,923 #21 Posted September 10, 2015 Yes, very good point. That would be a huge oil slick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
