Posted by Brad Gyde on September 27, 2011 at 22:07:07 from (50.36.125.226):
In Reply to: buickanddeere old posted by CWL on September 27, 2011 at 18:52:00:
Bob,
For me it was far cheaper, as I didn't have to buy anything (aside a tire and tube).. I salvaged my CaCl from the tire I was replacing. I planned on reusing the tube as well, but the guy I hired to re mount the tire advised to get a new tube, so I did.
I don't know exactly what you mix lbs. of CaCl to how many gallons of water, but the last 50# bag of DowFlake (brand name of the calcium) I bought (for dust control) was about $15.00.. That was 3 years ago though..
I won't tell you it's better.. Everyone just jumps on the "how bad chloride is bandwagon" and I just like to point out if it's kept up after it's no worse than having just air in the tires..
I have 2 tractors that are loaded with it.. both sets of rims are holding up well (both tractors from the 60's) but I have noticed some rust starting on my D-17 rims, so, this winter, they will be broken down, cleaned up, and repainted.. Sure, it's a little bit of work, but after 43 years I think it could use some paint anyhow.
I have seriously considered Rim-Guard, the issue is, currently we have no one locally who installs it.. One tire shop did for a spell, but he no longer does. I've never added a link before, but I tried,here and it compares most things that can be used to ballast a tire.. http://www.rimguard.biz/Products.html
CaCl is the closest to what they offer, shy of the corrosion resistance.. In my case, I feel I need the extra weight over the weight of the washer fluid (we'll say calcium is 2.5 pounds/gal heavier, per rim guard's website).. so 2.5 x 90 gallons x 2 tires= 450 pounds.. or 3 cast iron weights (at 150# each)..
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