Posted by M. Caldwell on March 19, 1998 at 10:54:29:
In Reply to: Re: Re: Powdered lead in the tires??? posted by Scott F on March 18, 1998 at 14:25:03:
you have in your tires led ballast. it was used in the late 50's and early 60's. it turned out to be a nightmare. this is pulvirzed rock. it weighted the tires o.k. but had a lot of problems. it takes on moisture and when tires are not inflated to proper inflation can ruin tires and tubes. it may look as though the tires have air but they may not, this is installed to the utmost capacity of the tire. most of the equipment that installed and took this out has been junked. i would try a tire dealer that supplys construction equipment.