Tubes in ag tires

[tallen4392 69]

Anyone ever run tubes in your ag tires ?? Did you have any issues?? 

[wallfish 16,985]

You will have no issues using tubes.

What exactly are your concerns with it?

[pfrederi 17,664]

All my Big tractors have tubes.  One WH is getting a tube in its AG tire.  I am tired of the slow leak.  Can't see why there would be an issue with tubes in AGs  What made you think there was???

[pacer 3,168]

I'm like Paul f, first sign of a slow leak and it gets a tube!

 

JFWIW ... For several yrs I was mechanic for ground eguip for Delta Air, which meant I had about 25 baggage carts that had the 5.70x8 tires with tubes and despite only being driven on the concrete ramps it was amazing how often I had to replace/repair tires. I quickly discovered that using a 5.70x8 tube I was getting a lot of flats from the tubes having a fold in it when mounted. I started using the 400x8 tubes and that eliminated the problem! So even now when I mount a tire on one of my tractors I use one size smaller tube.

 

In desperation one day all I could find for a tube was a motorcycle tube in 15" and used it on one of my D's with the 15s - its still in there and doing just fine! (hey, just think about when we were kids and got an old tube to go swimming and would blow it up way past what it would be in a tire)

[Pullstart 62,789]

1 hour ago, pacer said:

I'm like Paul f, first sign of a slow leak and it gets a tube!

 

JFWIW ... For several yrs I was mechanic for ground eguip for Delta Air, which meant I had about 25 baggage carts that had the 5.70x8 tires with tubes and despite only being driven on the concrete ramps it was amazing how often I had to replace/repair tires. I quickly discovered that using a 5.70x8 tube I was getting a lot of flats from the tubes having a fold in it when mounted. I started using the 400x8 tubes and that eliminated the problem! So even now when I mount a tire on one of my tractors I use one size smaller tube.

 

In desperation one day all I could find for a tube was a motorcycle tube in 15" and used it on one of my D's with the 15s - its still in there and doing just fine! (hey, just think about when we were kids and got an old tube to go swimming and would blow it up way past what it would be in a tire)

 

I have read about your undersized tube story in the past and have used that method ever since!  

[Pollack Pete 2,273]

I was taught by an old-time mechanic years ago.When mounting a tire with a tube on a rim.First air-up,bring it up to recommended pressure.Then let the air out completely.Air it up second time.Make sure you've got the valve stem fishing tool on the valve,or you'll loose it through the hole. I was taught that this removed all wrinkles.Knock on wood,haven't had a failure yet with hundreds of tube tires changed in my lifetime.

[pfrederi 17,664]

50 minutes ago, Pollack Pete said:

I was taught by an old-time mechanic years ago.When mounting a tire with a tube on a rim.First air-up,bring it up to recommended pressure.Then let the air out completely.Air it up second time.Make sure you've got the valve stem fishing tool on the valve,or you'll loose it through the hole. I was taught that this removed all wrinkles.Knock on wood,haven't had a failure yet with hundreds of tube tires changed in my lifetime.

 

 

That plus Tire Talcum powder so far has worked...

[ACman 7,618]

2 hours ago, Pollack Pete said:

I was taught by an old-time mechanic years ago.When mounting a tire with a tube on a rim.First air-up,bring it up to recommended pressure.Then let the air out completely.Air it up second time.Make sure you've got the valve stem fishing tool on the valve,or you'll loose it through the hole. I was taught that this removed all wrinkles.Knock on wood,haven't had a failure yet with hundreds of tube tires changed in my lifetime.

.... that’s how I was taught too and never a issue . Even modern car / truck tires should be brought up to or little over recommended tire pressure after you hear the pop. Then you should let the air out and let the tire relax before airing it back up for proper seating and balancing . 

[lynnmor 7,302]

I get numerous flat tires from thorns, with tubeless tires I can plug and be back in operation in minutes.  Yes, a tube will give a bit of resistance to those punctures but overall I believe that I am way ahead of the game.  Of course YMMV.

[ebinmaine 67,274]

Some AG tires are specifically designed for use with tubes. 

The ones going on Colossus...

 

[John2189 445]

Be sure to check the rim to be sure there is no weld splatter. If so file it off so it doesn’t work a hole in the tube. BTDT

[Forest Road 594]

Had mine filled w solid rubber years ago. Better traction & no more slow leaks 

[ebinmaine 67,274]

2 minutes ago, Forest Road said:

Had mine filled w solid rubber years ago. Better traction & no more slow leaks 

Do you happen to remember the cost comparison to a liquid fill?

I understand it's more expensive but many say it's worth the difference. 

[pfrederi 17,664]

3 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

Do you happen to remember the cost comparison to a liquid fill?

I understand it's more expensive but many say it's worth the difference. 

My New Holland 930 (6ft finish mower) has the filled tires.  They work well but last year I guess i backed up in a rut or something, not sure what happened, but I noticed the tire bead had popped off on one side of a wheel.  You can't remount the bead. You cant demount the tire.  You can only replace it.  It comes with the wheel and roller bearings for only  $250.  Sawsall utility knives a lot of four letter words I finally cut the tires and filling off my wheel.  Used a regular tire and tube as replacement.

[Forest Road 594]

On 8/23/2020 at 6:24 AM, ebinmaine said:

Do you happen to remember the cost comparison to a liquid fill?

I understand it's more expensive but many say it's worth the difference. 

 

Was several years ago. Believe it was by the pound. $80-100 per tire. 
 

Did both tractors. 314 & 522xi