fluid in tires

[skind]

Just a couple of questions, has anyone used windshield washer fluid in their tires? I am just looking for a non corrosive fluid to add weight. Also, is it possible to do this myself, or do I have to take it to the tire store? If it is possible to do myself what is the best way to do it? Thanks for the info.

 

[NoNewParts]

(quoted from post at 01:42:38 05/23/12) Just a couple of questions, has anyone used windshield washer fluid in their tires? I am just looking for a non corrosive fluid to add weight. Also, is it possible to do this myself, or do I have to take it to the tire store? If it is possible to do myself what is the best way to do it? Thanks for the info.

Windshield washer fluid works fine- winter blend
I have a 35 gallon plastic water tank in the rafters.
spigot on it, short garden hose running down to
a venting fill valve I got from gemplers I think,
put however many gallons your tire size calls for in the tank,
throw a jack under the rear to just take the weight off the tires,
valve stem at 12:00, hook it up, open the spigot and let it fill.

OLD has an email that shows lots of different ways.
Old, I'd like an email copy too. just curious

 

[KSTractor]

What about used anti freeze? I got some for my out door furnace from a junk yard for $20/55gal.

 

[Jack L]

I filled mine by using a valve I got at NAPA. It screws on the schrader valve on one end and has a male garden hose connection on the other. It also has a vent button on it. Using a washing machine hose and a 12v Harbour Freight marine bilge pump I just kept pouring the washer fluid into a five gallon pail until I had 23 gallons in my 11.2x28 tire. If you stop occasionally the tire will burp itself back through the hose.

This was the easiest way for me because all of my tractor work is shade tree at camp and there"s no electricity there.

Jack

 

[showcrop]

There are posts on these forums almost weekly about this. You can search the archives and get far more info and opinions than you can use. There was one earlier this week probably on tractor talk.

 

[JOHN HUNT]

(quoted from post at 05:42:38 05/23/12) Just a couple of questions, has anyone used windshield washer fluid in their tires? I am just looking for a non corrosive fluid to add weight. Also, is it possible to do this myself, or do I have to take it to the tire store? If it is possible to do myself what is the best way to do it? Thanks for the info.

with me owner of a lot ford tractor.. putting water or any other liquid in the tire" please do not do that" because if the tube get a leak it and it rusting out and now they charge you more money to fix the tire.. if have any type of fluid in the tire.. because health hazard to them.
beside that it heavy lift if fall to ground which has happen to me

 

[skind]

Thanks for the advice. That sounds like a good way to do it.

 

[skind]

That sounds like a good idea also. Thanks

 

[Jimmyjack]

Works great, had it in my tires for years. Not one problem.

 

[old]

I use winter grade wiper fluid in my tires now days. You can if your lucky in the spring find the stuff on sale which I did a few years back. As for putting the fluid in send me an E-Mail and I can then in turn send you a page that shows you 3 or 4 ways to do it your self and all it will cost is your time to send me the e-mail.

 

[old]

My e-mail is always open on the forums so all you have to do is click on send e-mail or if your on modern click on my name and it will do the same thing

 

[Teakettle]

I use nontoxic RV antifreeze (propylene glycol), which one can often get really cheap by the case toward the end of winter.

 

[Ultradog MN]

I exclusively use Johnnie Walker Black Label in my tires. Adds weight, doesn't freeze and if you have a breakdown out in the field it gives you something to sip on while you are waiting on some help.

 

[old]

Ah so when I run out of something to drink I know where to find some sitting in a field some place. Ya right to do that would cost you 3 arms 4 legs and a few hookers LOL

 

[Teakettle]

Y"see, that"s why some people put Canadian Club in the rears and the more exclusive stuff in the fronts.

 

[old]

Again only in your dreams that would set you back a pretty penny also if not more the the other stuff. Now if you said moon shine I could almost believe that since a guy could have his own still so then it would only cost him what it took to make the shine

 

[Brian in MA]

I think that stuff will dissolve the tube!

 

[skind]

E-mail sent. Thanks

 

[skind]

I never thought of that. Would you be willing to donate some? Lol

 

[Dell (WA)]

kstractor........used automobile anti-freeze is POISONOUS to dogs that like the sweet taste from a leaking tractor tire. RV holding tank anti-freeze is non-poisonous especially iff'n you don't use it first. (grin)

Calcium Chloride (CaCl, salt) was often used to add weight and anti-freeze effect to weighted rear tires. Salt quickly RUSTS yer rims iff'n you gitta leak. ...but... it is CHEAP.

Recommend safe, non-toxic BEET GUARD for traction enhancing tire weight. ........Dell

 

[Shetland Sheepdog]

Just had 2 -15.5 x 38's loaded with Rimguard, total cost was $438.00, or $0.33 per pound. I priced wheel weights at a salvage yard, and they wanted $1.00 per pound FOB!

 

[David G]

I put windshield washer fluid in mine, the local coop stocks it in bulk.

 

[old]

Ya that might be a problem but hey pour it in the tank and make it back to the shop to fix the flats

 

[TMFORDY]

While on the subject. Does anyone think it might be a good idea to remove what I think is corrosive liquid in my tires and replace it with antifreeze? Should I worry about any reaction if I do as I am sure I will not drain it all even if I thin it down with adding water and draining to delute it.
Thanks.

 

[Ultradog MN]

Dell,
This has come up on Tractor Talk a few times and a couple of Vetrinarians over there have pretty much debunked the notion of pets or livestock licking antifreeze. One of them uses used AF in his own tires and recommends it to others.
My experience with my own dogs is they have had hundreds of opportunities to lick the stuff off the floor while I worked on a tractor but I have never seen one even give the stuff so much as a sniff.

 

[David G]

I replaced all my CaCl with washer fluid after fixing enough rusted rims. I would not use Ethylene glycol, as others have said. Animals will drink the fluid if it leaks out. It is extremely deadly. Propylene glycol is actually used as a food additive and is not harmful.