Comments on: Comparing Types of Liquid Tire Ballast

By: DAVE WAYLAND

DAVE WAYLAND — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 19:57:26 +0000

SIRS
I HAVE INVENTED A VERY SAFE LIQUID TIRE BALLAST CALLED –BIO-TIRE BALLAST– IT’S BEEN AVAILABLE FOR 2 1/2 YRS IN THE NORTHWEST– IT IS SOLD BY MANY MID-COMPACT TRACTOR DEALERS UP AND DOWN I-5 THROUGH WASH,OR,ALSO IN MONTANA,IDAHO–SOME OF YOUR KUBOTA DEALERS HAVE MY PRODUCT AND DO THEIR OWN TIRE LOADING –MY BIGGEST DEALER BY FAR IS THE LES SCHWAB TIRE CO. OUT OF PRINEVILLE OR. I DONT HAVE A WEB SITE AS YET WITHIN TWO WEEKS I WILL — UNTIL THEN I INVITE YOU TO LOOK AT LES SCHWAB’S WEB SITE FOR INFO ON MY PRODUCT OR YOU CAN E-MAIL ME FOR MORE INFO. I HOPE I CAN GET AN HONORABLE MENTION FROM YOU ABOUT MY PRODUCT SO THE FOLKS OUT THERE WILL KNOW THAT THERE IS SOMETHING SAFE,EASY AND BIODEGRADABLE IN THE NORTHWEST AND IS HEADING EAST

DAVE WAYLAND

By: Mr. K

Mr. K — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 18:33:49 +0000

Good point Jim! I’ll add that to our list under foam fill.

By: Jim

Jim — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 12:54:24 +0000

One thing to remember on foam filled tires is that you will lose all of the “cushion” that air gives you. I know we are talking about tractors, so a smooth ride is not really a concern, but if you have to drive your tractor long distances, it might be something to consider. I sell custom wheelchairs and we use foam filled tires for maintenance reasons, as someone with a spinal cord injury (quadraplegic) will not be able to fix a flat. However, others with who are paraplegics (paralysis from waist down) are able to fix a flat, don’t want foam filled tires b/c of the rough ride. Foam filled tires would work fine for me b/c my tractors rarely leave my little 5 acre place, but for some of you the rough ride may get old if you have larger areas you cover. Just offering something else to think about.

By: Cesar

Cesar — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:39:18 +0000

Here in Corpus Christi, the one dealer and seems like the only one is charging $1.73 per lb. Sure would like to find another dealer.

By: Mr. K

Mr. K — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 22:39:53 +0000

Hey Brian, price sounds about right – adjusted for exchange rate I think us Canadians pay about the same amount. I’m going to add “foam/flat fill” to our ballast chart as well – thank you for the heads up.

By: Brian

Brian — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 05:28:43 +0000

Here in Magnolia, TX–just north of Houston. $0.95 installed over 100 pounds–McCurdy tires.

I am interested in the run-flat aspect plus the weight would be great.

Thanks.

By: Mr. K

Mr. K — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 04:58:32 +0000

Personally, I think foam filled tires might not be a bad idea. Sure it’s plenty of $, but you have run-flat tires that are nearly hassle free plus the benefits of extra weight that leads to increased stability and traction. No worrying about a heavy duty salt solution spraying out all over your tractor if you get a flat. Brian, if you have a dealer/shop near you that performs this service, get a quote and update us on more exact pricing if you could. Much appreciated.

By: Vic

Vic — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 01:47:11 +0000

Brian,

Mr. K. schooled me on foam filling tractor tires earlier today. He said something along the lines of me being “old school” and “out of the loop”, what ever that means!

Price may be a bit of a drawback, $1.25lb installed. Having 300 pounds of ballast is gonna hurt the old wallet! Thanks for the update.

Service Dept Vic

By: Brian

Brian — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 05:04:37 +0000

Check out http://www.brannontire.com/foamfill.htm for example.

Foam filled tires primarily reduce flats but also can add several hundred pounds to read depending on tire size. Some of the negatives that I’ve seen include that they tend to rut the ground more and can cause more wear on steering components.

What do you think?

Thanks.

Brian.

By: Vic

Vic — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:42:17 +0000

Hi Jamie,

Yep! Sounds like that will work too!

Service Dept Vic