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Sal

02-13-2002 08:22:16




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There have been a lot of posts in the past on filling tires. Folks have used washer fluid, anti-freeze and of course Calcium.

There always seems to be a lot of complaints about calcium and the damage it can do.

Is there anyone here that actually likes Calcium in thier tires???

Personally, I use it. I have seen most tires that have it go 20-25 years and be fine as long as the tubes and valves were maintained a bit.

Just wondering if anyone was in favor of it besides me.

Sal

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Greg NE

02-13-2002 15:41:25




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 Re: Calcium in tires in reply to Sal, 02-13-2002 08:22:16  
Sal, my 63 4000 has had cal. in the tires since my Dad bought it new and the rims are in great shape, just a little surface rust around the valve stems. All our tractors have fluid in them since we used to farm and it worked good out in the fields. We did replace a rim on the 51 8N about 15 years ago. We always had the heavy duty tubes put in when we mounted new tires and I think that helped alot. I have been thinking about having the fluid taken out of the 4000 the next time I need a tire replaced as it is semi retired and I just use it to push a little snow and play around at my house in town and it has the pie weights and a set of chains for it and I don't want to take a chance of ruining one of the power adjust rims for it since I have not seen to many of those laying around. Sorry so long winded again but if you are happy with the fluid and don't get too many flats just leave the fluid in there. Good luck Greg NE

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Dave 2N

02-13-2002 15:08:44




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 Re: Calcium in tires in reply to Sal, 02-13-2002 08:22:16  
Sal-
Is the issue here just ballasting the tires or is it calcium chloride in particular? I am for ballast if needed but I use windshield washer fluid. I'd like to here from all of these guys who love CaCl when they have to get a new rim or two. Guys: you can accomplish nearly the same thing with windshield washer fluid. Anti-freeze is OK but a flat or a leak that dumps the anti-freeze will leave a toxic situation for animals and posssible problems with the environmental police if your neighbor's "man's best friend" "Fluffy' laps it up and they trace the cause to the source.

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Ultradog MN

02-13-2002 14:59:18




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 Re: Calcium in tires in reply to Sal, 02-13-2002 08:22:16  
They were talking about this on the Tractor Talk board recently too.



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Barnstormer

02-13-2002 11:26:38




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 Re: Calcium in tires in reply to Sal, 02-13-2002 08:22:16  
I have had loaded tires on my 51 8N since 1953 and they are useful for plowing or any other pulling situation where added traction is helpful. They are particularly good with a loader on the tractor. I have even used another implement or a platform with a barrel of water as added weight on the back as well as the loaded tires.
The corrosion problem is a concern. How may times over the years I have walked into the barn and found moisture on the tires and rims from condensation of humid air against the cool temperature of the loaded tires but not on tires that only had air.
My original rims did fall apart and I put on the aftermarket 6 loop 28" type, and loaded them. I do have some original rims that I will put on this tractor when I retire it to the show circuit.

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Pj 8n Wy

02-13-2002 09:52:05




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 Re: Calcium in tires in reply to Sal, 02-13-2002 08:22:16  
I really like my chloride filled tires. I have had NO problems after 6 years. As for the rims I bought new ones at the time I replaced the tires, tubes rims and chloride. The local COOP came out and did it all, in my drive. It wasn't cheap but in 2 hours I was back plowing snow. Your milage may vary.



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Gaspump

02-13-2002 09:40:32




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 Re: Calcium in tires in reply to Sal, 02-13-2002 08:22:16  
I would assume that most people in cold climates would prefer it as it (1)is heavier than water and (2)will not freeze. The problem is that if you EVER get a puncture or leak the rim will be subject to severe attack by corrosion, this is hard to reverse even with extensive sandblasting. Rims such as original 2-8-9/N are irreplaceable as are later Ford power adjusting and these are surely worth protecting by using pure water or water and an anti-freeze solution. Yes it works well in front tires but not a whole of weight is added per tire, it just may be enough to suit your purpose.

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heybusdriver

02-13-2002 09:00:58




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 Re: Calcium in tires in reply to Sal, 02-13-2002 08:22:16  
I bought my Ford 8N six years ago this month and it was in my rear tires when I got it, never had any problems with it so far, great for traction . I only used it one year in a 24inch snowfall overnight about 5 years ago followed by a few days of an inch or two for a few days following. Since it has been up at my recreational property 170 miles away , used it in plowing my soil with a two furrow plow, plows unbielieveable in my virgin land. In my oponion, it is great if it doesn't leak, I'm considering getting it put in my front tires to keep the front end down. Anyone have any experience in thr front tires?
Stan

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Jim(MO)

02-13-2002 08:55:28




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 Re: Calcium in tires in reply to Sal, 02-13-2002 08:22:16  
I had calcium put in my new tires (about a month ago). I must say the increase in traction is tremendous but I wonder if I'm overtaxing the tractor. Sure can tell the difference just pulling itself up a hill. The tires are 12.4 and are filled about 2/3. Kind of wondering what will happen when I start brush hoggin this summer. Might have to lighten the load a bit.



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Steveo

02-13-2002 09:08:08




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 Re: Re: Calcium in tires in reply to Jim(MO), 02-13-2002 08:55:28  
Jim, Don't worry about overtaxing the tractor. I've had calcium in my 8N since I bought it about 6yrs ago, no problems, I hog and snow plow with ease. It's not as though the 400lbs each wheel weighs is resting on the tractor.



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Mark Hendershot

02-13-2002 08:41:13




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 Re: Calcium in tires in reply to Sal, 02-13-2002 08:22:16  
I have it in my rear tires no problem yet. Been there for a few years. It is in the tires on my new TO-20 and one had a leak due to a cut and they did not fix it in time and some rust occored to the rim. It seems if you pay attention to the tires, no problem if you get a leak you better jump on right away befor any damage happens. That's my two cents. Mark H.



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Tom in CO

02-13-2002 08:37:44




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 Re: Calcium in tires in reply to Sal, 02-13-2002 08:22:16  
I have calcium in my tires and they do wonders for getting traction. I bought new tires and tubes 6 years ago and had the calcium put in at the same time. Calcium can only do damage if it is let out of the tubes. If you have cracks in the tires or the valve stem is damaged, get it fixed. I for one am for calcium, I also have tire chains on so getting traction is no problem. I just wish it would snow.
TOM

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