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andyinCT

04-24-2003 11:18:39




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I have an 8n that my grandfather purchased new in 1948, and we have worked it through 3 engines and countless sets of tires. My rear tires are now in need of replacement. One is punctured, lost all weight water/air and the other is crackled and doesn't have a whole lot of life in it. I heard about foam filling tires? Does anybody have any experience with foam filling? If i do one should I do both? I don't plan on working with the tractor in the plowed fields, anymore, but might want to use to rake hay or pull a hay wagon. I'd like to get it rolling Id appreciate any advice.

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Green Slime . . . Les, TN

04-25-2003 06:57:20




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 Re: 8n tires in reply to andyinCT, 04-24-2003 11:18:39  
I put Green Slime in the tires of my DR Field n Brush mower -- thought it would keep me in the field since I'm mowing all sorts of thorny stuff. Now I'm thinkin' otherwise.

It's water based and does not appear to have any corrosion inhibitors. Three years and a couple of rusted valve cores later, and the tires will now not hold air. Probably going to have to replace the whole valve stem.

The anti-puncture feature sounds like a good idea but in the long run it hasn't worked out like I thought it would. Wonder what the inside of the rims look like??

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Mountainman

04-25-2003 10:23:38




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 Re: Re: 8n tires in reply to Green Slime . . . Les, TN, 04-25-2003 06:57:20  
I used 'slime' in the tires of a bicycle years ago and it worked great - but those tires had tubes in them.

N - joy.

Mountainman



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no foam . . . Dell (WA)

04-24-2003 13:13:37




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 Re: 8n tires in reply to andyinCT, 04-24-2003 11:18:39  
Andy..... ...foam in off-road tires turn tires into cement wheels. Foam in tires used on highways will melt the tire from heat. Foam in factory jitneys, not a problem.

Howsomevers, lotta off-road types use "slime" for anti-thorn flat-proofing. Go to an off-road motorcycle or ATV japaneese quarter horse store.

You really want real air in your new tires and tubes, its the only springs your tractor has..... ...Dell

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Week N Warrior (MS/MO)

04-24-2003 15:30:26




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 Re: Re: 8n tires in reply to no foam . . . Dell (WA), 04-24-2003 13:13:37  
I've used slime in my 4 wheeler. Works good, but it's not cheap. How much would you need to put in tractor tires? Can you buy it by the gallons to get a cheaper price?

Carl



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Dave OH

04-24-2003 23:09:23




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 Re: Re: Re: 8n tires in reply to Week N Warrior (MS/MO), 04-24-2003 15:30:26  
Yup, try your local Tractor Supply.
Dave OH



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MickPB

04-24-2003 15:01:43




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 Re: Re: 8n tires in reply to no foam . . . Dell (WA), 04-24-2003 13:13:37  
If the air is providing some cushion wouldn't that also mean that waterin down the tires would make the raod a little bumpy'r? I suppose you could fill the tire less but I thought the 75-90% fill was to prevent the sloshing for and aft



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Dell (WA)

04-24-2003 19:36:16




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 Re: Re: Re: 8n tires in reply to MickPB, 04-24-2003 15:01:43  
Mick..... ...airpressure is airpressure no matter if tire has some or alotta water in it....BUT....100% full of water has no air and no air cushion spring effect.

Yes, 90% full is where you want to MAX the tires, it ain't so much as stoppin' sloshin', its keepin' enuff air for cushionin' the tractor tire cords to keep from rupturen' and breakin' the tire and ruinin' it. Stuff you can't see.

And if you ever drive a tractor with water in rear wheels on the highway, there will be a speed just before centrifical force spreads out all the water to the tire outter edge (tread), and you will hopp your tractor down the highway, (you really don't want to go there) and you WILL change your shorts.

Bottom line, don't go too fast on highway with water in the tires..... ...Dell

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Jim.UT

04-24-2003 14:21:00




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 Re: Re: 8n tires in reply to no foam . . . Dell (WA), 04-24-2003 13:13:37  
>>its the only springs your tractor has<<

Unless you've got one of those fancy schmancy Monroe shock absorbed, coil sprung seats! Which I don't.



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