Skwerl58 766 #1 Posted March 11, 2020 Went by the local Rural King and they had the -20 Windshield Washer fluid for $1.49 per gallon so I brought home eight gallons. Already had two gallons from when I added fluid to my turf tires this winter. Added 5 gallons per rear tire by using the self filling tire suction method. Posting this as a reminder to anyone that needs ballast now is the time to look for the reduced price -20 Windshield Washer fluid. Cost per tire is less than $8.50 if using around 40 pounds per tire. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 67,078 #2 Posted March 12, 2020 Nothin’ better than fluid filled tires for traction and weight! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,339 #3 Posted March 12, 2020 Is this method best in tube tires? l am interested in how to fill them with fuild. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,499 #4 Posted March 12, 2020 22 minutes ago, The Tool Crib said: Is this method best in tube tires? l am interested in how to fill them with fuild. I personally would only do it if I had tubes in my tires. No tube you’re inviting rust to form. Even though we don’t use chloride solution anymore, water based products can be pretty corrosive. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredrider 2,553 #5 Posted March 12, 2020 Yeah right Dell! Rust is your favorite color! Probably your favorite flavor too. 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,339 #6 Posted March 12, 2020 Agreed. Seems like your inviting rust to destroy your rims and make it harder to remove the tire from the rim . 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,499 #7 Posted March 12, 2020 40 minutes ago, oldredrider said: Yeah right Dell! Rust is your favorite color! Probably your favorite flavor too. Rust with a little boiled linseed oil on it buddy! As for taste, yup I’ve eaten enough to form a rust bucket in my gullet! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 29,433 #8 Posted March 12, 2020 (edited) I just pulled the tires off from a GT that had auto antifreeze inside for ballast. I have no idea how long these tires were mounted on the rims with the antifreeze inside. I can tell you that this tractor sat for a long time with out running. The rims had little to no rust on the inside. If the rim is completely covered in fluid it will be less likely to rust. Think of a wooden or steel pier in the water, they do not decay below the water line they decay at the water line where they are constantly subject wet & dry conditions. Edited March 12, 2020 by Achto 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 67,078 #9 Posted March 12, 2020 10 hours ago, Achto said: I just pulled the tires off from a GT that had auto antifreeze inside for ballast. I have no idea how long these tires were mounted on the rims with the antifreeze inside. I can tell you that this tractor sat for a long time with out running. The rims had little to no rust on the inside. If the rim is completely covered in fluid it will be less likely to rust. Think of a wooden or steel pier in the water, they do not decay below the water line they decay at the water line where they are constantly subject wet & dry conditions. My loaded tires are all tubes, but have used auto anti-freeze. Great point about full vs wet and dry! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredrider 2,553 #10 Posted March 12, 2020 Important to note; antifreeze contains rust inhibitors. Washer fluid does not. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 60,372 #11 Posted March 12, 2020 I have always used RV Antifreeze and filled the tire with an adapter and a little pond pump. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skwerl58 766 #12 Posted March 12, 2020 I researched this and decided on the -20 Windshield washer fluid. I read pros & cons and I hope that it does not eat up the wheels. If it does I will let you all know. I was tired of mashing my fingers on the wheel weights and might still use them at times. I use my tractor for plowing, mowing and some hauling. Man, how I love my Wheel Horse and our discussions about them! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 51,916 #13 Posted March 12, 2020 13 hours ago, oldredrider said: Yeah right Dell! Rust is your favorite color! Probably your favorite flavor too. Nice to see I ain't the only one to bustin Dell's stones! 13 hours ago, The Tool Crib said: Is this method best in tube tires? l am interested in how to fill them with fuild. Mike @squonk has a how to thread somewhere here on doing it. One of these comes in handy https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/slime-air-water-adapter-kit-with-bleeder-valve 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 51,916 #14 Posted March 12, 2020 9 minutes ago, Skwerl58 said: Man, how I love my Wheel Horse and our discussions about them! Here it is Cribs unfortunately some of the pics got put in the bucket... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
