Walhonding520 25 #1 Posted July 16, 2017 Once I figure out my ignition issue, I want to use my 520h for more then just mowing. I have a second set of rims with Polaris take off tires that will just fit if I raise the fenders. I want to buy a blade, drag a plugger, and a cart with firewood. One tire will need a tube. Does anyone recommend (or not recommend) loading these tires. I live in farm country and the tire shop down the road loads tires. About how much weight could I get from loading? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,739 #2 Posted July 16, 2017 (edited) If you do it do not use calcium chloride it will eventually leak and destroy your rims. i have rim guard in my d200 26-12x12, about 80 lbs. Also do not over fill beet juice or what ever you use is not the best thing for your tire pressure gauge. http://www.rimguard.biz/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Hydro-Flation-tables-2014-PDF.pdf Edited July 16, 2017 by pfrederi 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmmmmdonuts 274 #3 Posted July 16, 2017 I love my loaded tires and keep them on my tractor year round even for mowing. I used windshield washing fluid that I buy 6 gallons for $8 at BJ's wholesale club. Basically to do it take the valve stem out and I use a valve stem to hose fitting from tractor supply. Fill the tire with the valve stem at the 12 o'clock position. I get about 5 gallons with my 23x8.5-12 tires. The only thing I will caution you on with the loaded tires is your front end becomes fairly light so you may need to hang some weight off the front or use wheel weights especially on a heavier trailer. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,244 #4 Posted July 16, 2017 I loaded the tires on my GT-14, only a few dollars per tire compared to a couple hundred for wheel weights. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOB ELLISON 2,981 #5 Posted July 16, 2017 I used 5 gal's of RV antifreeze in my 23-8.50×12 on my c160. Works great in snow with chains. I did use tube's . It does take some time to fill but I like them. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walhonding520 25 #6 Posted July 16, 2017 How would I fill the tubes? Something like a tube from a slime can? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOB ELLISON 2,981 #7 Posted July 16, 2017 Google filling garden tractor with fulid You can but a adapter to fill the tires at almost anywhere for about $8.00. There's a lot of posts for this , and videos also. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #8 Posted July 17, 2017 Lots of good threads on loading them here as well. @squonk has one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,515 #9 Posted July 17, 2017 Big +1 for the Rimguard ! Here in my area it's actually less expensive to have the dealer fill with it than diy fill other fluids. I believe it to be the heaviest of the fluid fills available as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mmmmmdonuts 274 #10 Posted July 18, 2017 (edited) Just some images of the tools used. Valve removal tool. Adapter to pump fluid in. Garden hose fitting on one side, valve fitting on other. The small push button on the side is used to purge the air while filling. Edited July 18, 2017 by mmmmmdonuts 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
