Gt14 tire fluid

[Mark siebenaler 96]

Has anyone added fluid to rear tires

I'm thinking using windshield washer fluid it's cheap and shouldn't freeze. 

I have the adapter just not sure how

Many gallons to use for each tire?

15 inch rear tires.

Merry Christmas all.

 

[953 nut 55,827]

I used RV antifreeze in mine, the 8.50 X 15 tires on the GT-14 took 8 gallons each adding about 70 pounds each. It is best to have innertubes in the tires so the fluid won't tend to rust the rims since there is water in the fluid and the tire will have some air in it.

[SylvanLakeWH 25,965]

@ebinmaine is the connoisseur of tire filling... care to comment Eb?

[Chaz54 59]

Here’s a link to a previous discussion on this:

 

 

[ri702bill 8,507]

I use fluid filled rear tires and wheel weights at all four corners.

Definitely use tubes. I use -20 degree winter washer fluid.

Speaking out of turn for Eric - he uses Beet Juice. It has pros & cons. RimGuard by name, it is about 11 pounds per gallon vs eight. You can run it without using a tube-it will not rust a steel rim. If you get a flat, it it environmentally friendly....

Now, the other points. You do NOT install this product yourself. You purchase it and have it installed by a RimGuard dealer - so you need a vendor within driving distance. It is mosre expensive per gallon than WW Fluid.

Bill

 

[ebinmaine 68,406]

26 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said:

@ebinmaine is the connoisseur of tire filling... care to comment Eb?

Absolutely. Thanks for the mention.  

 

I use and recommend Rimguard fluid. 

Regional pricing varies a LOT on anything. 

Around here I can still get Rimguard for the same price or even lower than RV Antifreeze or WINTER grade Washer fluid that's necessary here.  

 

The other big advantage to Rimguard is the weight. 

It's approximately 3 lbs per gallon heavier than the other fluids. 

More weight is better. 

16 gallons would be an additional 48 lbs over the others.  

[ebinmaine 68,406]

Just now, ri702bill said:

Now, the other points. You do NOT install this product yourself. You purchase it and have it installed by a RimGuard dealer - so you need a vendor within driving distance. It is mosre expensive per gallon than WW Fluid.

 

That depends on the regional vendor. 

 

I have one here that's happy to fill your own containers. 

 

And higher pricing.... not here.  

 

 

[ri702bill 8,507]

Good to know ...

[ri702bill 8,507]

No one sells it here in RI - guess you need to live further North were there are there are only 3 Seasons - Winter, Bad Sledding, & 4th of July...

[Handy Don 12,467]

1 hour ago, ri702bill said:

... further North were there are there are only 3 Seasons - Winter, Bad Sledding, & 4th of July...

Thanks, Bill. That’s a new one for me. 

I worked in WI for a couple of years and the locals cited their two seasons--winter and construction.

[daveoman1966 3,762]

I filled the 23x10,5x12 with used motor oil.  It won't free and inhibits any rust on the rims. Here is what I did....very little mess. 

[Mark siebenaler 96]

Thanks for all the awesome responses .

I picked up 2 cases of washer fluid may need a little more but it's a start for now.

Merry Christmas all.

[ri702bill 8,507]

3 hours ago, daveoman1966 said:

with used motor oil.  It won't free and inhibits any rust on the rims.

Dave - agreed it will neither freeze nor allow the rims to rust. Tire bead and valve stems OK with that?? The mess seems to be delayed until it's time to dismount the tires....

[daveoman1966 3,762]

Been there for 4 or 5 years and no issues with the valve stems.  You'll have a MESS with ANY liquid use to fill the tires.. 

 

[Wayne0 515]

From my experience, Oil and rubber don't play well over time. My

[squonk 41,349]

I would rather have to deal with a few gallons of WW fluid, RV Antifreeze or beet juice on the ground as opposed to nasty used motor oil. Some used oil may be slightly acidic and have other combustion by-products  from running in an engine also.