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    Tire Ballast

    These tires are tubeless and loaded with rim guard which is non-corrosive and does not require the addition of a tube.
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    Tire Ballast

    I appreciate the interesting speculation, much of which brings up good points. However, what I'm trying to understand is the actual reason Kubota added this to their Operator's Manual. When I read it and talk to many experienced operators as well as Ag tire technicians it becomes even more...
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    Tire Ballast

    Can anyone tell me the specific reason that Kubota, in their Owner's Manual for the M7040, indicates that ballast should not be added to the front tires? I've discussed this with lifelong farmers, tractor owners and experienced agricultural tire dealers and no one seems to be able to come up...