Junkers88 68 #1 Posted October 5, 2016 1970-something B-80. Rear tires are 22x7.50-12. One of them is so dry rotted that it's got holes in it and we're having a hard time finding a tire that doesn't cost us two weeks worth of gas to get back and forth to work. I mean honestly these things are expensive! I'd like to get an inner tube to use for a season and then buy all new tires once we get past the holidays, yes we live on that tight of a budget so that as much as possible goes into savings. Any practical reason not to use a $10 tube for the next 6 months? The other three tires are ok with only one of them having a slow leak but they are dry rotted as well. Thank you for your time. Richard. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 5,704 #2 Posted October 5, 2016 Well, unless you are going to be driving down the highway at 100 I don't see the problem. Worst case is the tire rips wide open and the tube pops out a bit. At that point you know the answer. These tires are only inflated to 12 PSI so a dangerous blowout should not be an issue. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,968 #3 Posted October 5, 2016 Sure, get another 6 months out of that tire if that's what you need to do. I've been trying to get a little extra mileage out the tires on a couple of my Wheel Horses too. A full set of tires is not cheap ! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,043 #4 Posted October 5, 2016 Keep an eye out for a tractor salvage yard. You might be able to find a used tire that you can get for not much money. (Unless you happen to find a WH wheel I would just get the tire as WH has a pretty shallow backspace). I think you can also throw on a set of 23 x 8.5 x 12 which are a little more common and it will only change your ride height half an inch or so. You may be able to get a good used tire for less than a tube. Or maybe post a wanted ad here and someone can ship you something maybe? Who knows! These people are pretty helpful! 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Junkers88 68 #5 Posted October 5, 2016 14 minutes ago, bmsgaffer said: Keep an eye out for a tractor salvage yard. You might be able to find a used tire that you can get for not much money. (Unless you happen to find a WH wheel I would just get the tire as WH has a pretty shallow backspace). I think you can also throw on a set of 23 x 8.5 x 12 which are a little more common and it will only change your ride height half an inch or so. You may be able to get a good used tire for less than a tube. Or maybe post a wanted ad here and someone can ship you something maybe? Who knows! These people are pretty helpful! Ah I hadn't considered a salvage yard. Heck I don't need much of a tire just something to get us through the next few months. Thank you! Richard 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don1977 604 #6 Posted October 5, 2016 You might find a couple of used ATV tires that will fit. Some ATV owners like to up grade to a rougher tread when there tire are still in good shape. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,156 #7 Posted October 5, 2016 I would also check Craigslist. Several mounted wheels / tires available around me right now...Cheap. Keep in mind, if tires are really bad, putting tubes in may damage the sidewall beyond re-use...Ask me how I know...I ended up getting new tires which now have tubes as well! Also - not thinking snow is a big issue for you, but if you put chains on they tend to destroy dry rot tires...That's what toasted mine... Good luck! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,102 #8 Posted October 5, 2016 Find another just for the tires. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #9 Posted October 5, 2016 Now that there is some thinking Craig! Great way to start the herd multiplying! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 37,487 #10 Posted October 5, 2016 Too bad you don't live in PeeeAaaaa Richard. You could have what you need. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOB ELLISON 2,980 #11 Posted October 5, 2016 I use tube's in some of my tires when I fill them with rv antifreeze. No problem but you will have a very hard time getting them in a old dry tire. You'll have to take them to a tire store to have a machine brake them down and that will add another expence to them. Other then that tube's work fine in all tires. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BESTDOGEVER 218 #12 Posted October 5, 2016 Sometimes you can find a local tire guy that will have used ones especially in rural areas 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDF5G 2,069 #13 Posted October 5, 2016 48 minutes ago, BESTDOGEVER said: Sometimes you can find a local tire guy that will have used ones especially in rural areas I would check with any tire shops that deal in used tires, especially the "mom and pop" shops. Also you might check with local lawn mower shops or farm and implement dealers that do service work. I put tubes in the front tires of my '77 B-80 about 20 years ago after they developed slow leaks. Still holding air. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Junkers88 68 #14 Posted October 5, 2016 Thanks for all the replies folks. I found a local "Lawnmower and chainsaw repair" shop that has a pile of tires out back. Figured I'd haul my chains in to get sharpened while I'm looking for an inexpensive replacement tire. If I can't find a used tire that works I'll just order a tube and go from there. Richard. Oh and I am not buying another tractor so that I can use it for parts. I've done that with IH Scout diesels in the past and it really really didn't end well. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougC 2,641 #15 Posted October 5, 2016 Glad you found the used tire headquarters in your area Richard. That's what I plan to do when my old tires give up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 54,372 #16 Posted October 5, 2016 Stick around, the member here have a wealth of knowledge to share. One more thing, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Junkers88 68 #17 Posted October 5, 2016 24 minutes ago, 953 nut said: Stick around, the member here have a wealth of knowledge to share. One more thing, Hehe. Just because you asked here is my $80 B-80. Richard 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #18 Posted October 6, 2016 Seen worse than that on here come back to life....patience... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elkskin's mower junkyard 1,117 #19 Posted October 6, 2016 On 10/4/2016 at 9:39 PM, Junkers88 said: 1970-something B-80. Rear tires are 22x7.50-12. One of them is so dry rotted that it's got holes in it and we're having a hard time finding a tire that doesn't cost us two weeks worth of gas to get back and forth to work. I mean honestly these things are expensive! I'd like to get an inner tube to use for a season and then buy all new tires once we get past the holidays, yes we live on that tight of a budget so that as much as possible goes into savings. Any practical reason not to use a $10 tube for the next 6 months? The other three tires are ok with only one of them having a slow leak but they are dry rotted as well. Thank you for your time. Richard. dont just look at wheel horses either. sears used that size on the cheap suburban version of tractors (suburban and base model of the sears suburbans. the better model was the ss line) also the custom line of sears used them too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benji756 341 #20 Posted October 6, 2016 the only problem I can see with putting a tube in it is if the tire is bad enough it will finish it off when you break it down to install the tube 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,156 #21 Posted October 6, 2016 4 hours ago, benji756 said: the only problem I can see with putting a tube in it is if the tire is bad enough it will finish it off when you break it down to install the tube ... Been there, done that... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDF5G 2,069 #22 Posted October 6, 2016 8 hours ago, benji756 said: the only problem I can see with putting a tube in it is if the tire is bad enough it will finish it off when you break it down to install the tube 4 hours ago, SylvanLakeWH said: ... Been there, done that... Yep, been there, done that also! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #23 Posted October 6, 2016 I've tubed several leakers with success. One advantage is you can then fill the tires with whatever liquid weight you want. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
midpack 843 #24 Posted October 6, 2016 On 10/5/2016 at 6:09 AM, AMC RULES said: Find another just for the tires. gotta watch the backspace there too. I picked up a '90 312 classic and there's a difference between my '80 C-175 wheels, both sets are 12" rims Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmsgaffer 2,043 #25 Posted October 6, 2016 5 minutes ago, midpack said: gotta watch the backspace there too. I picked up a '90 312 classic and there's a difference between my '80 C-175 wheels, both sets are 12" rims I had that issue once too, then I realized that one of the tractors had replacement wheels. All WH wheels have had the same backspace since they started using the wide ones in 65 or so, so one of yours have replacements. But it is fair to still double check cause you never know which ones have originals or not unless you measure. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites