Machria 77 #1 Posted January 16, 2021 Does anyone know if anyone sells a solid, no flat front tire replacement for the GT14? My tires are 18x6.50-8, I'd love to replace them with the solid type rubber wheels.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,622 #2 Posted January 16, 2021 9 minutes ago, Machria said: Does anyone know if anyone sells a solid, no flat front tire replacement for the GT14? To my knowledge there are no hard rubber tires to fit your application. You could have your front tires filled with foam. They would never go flat plus it would add weight for better traction. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Machria 77 #3 Posted January 16, 2021 Just now, Achto said: To my knowledge there are no hard rubber tires to fit your application. You could have your front tires filled with foam. They would never go flat plus it would add weight for better traction. That's surprising... Why wouldn't somebody make a hard tire that size?? Seems like there would be a lot of folks looking for them. I tried filling some tires with foam for a kayak trailer I have, that came out horrible. Not as easy to do as it looks.... But I would love that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,622 #4 Posted January 16, 2021 1 minute ago, Machria said: I tried filling some tires with foam for a kayak trailer I have, that came out horrible. Not as easy to do as it looks. Pneumatic tires seem to be more popular in that size. There is a golf cart service & sales near me that does a real good job of foam filling tires. May be check your area for a place that fills them? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,695 #5 Posted January 16, 2021 8 minutes ago, Machria said: I tried filling some tires with foam The commercial version of foam filling is VASTLY DIFFERENT from what would be done at the home shop. It's really not even in the same league. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Machria 77 #6 Posted January 16, 2021 hmmm... never even herd of "commercial" folks foam filling tires.... I'm not sure anyone on Long Island does that.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,695 #7 Posted January 16, 2021 2 minutes ago, Machria said: hmmm... never even herd of "commercial" folks foam filling tires.... I'm not sure anyone on Long Island does that.... Very common for forklift and off-road vehicle applications. Adds weight as stated above and makes the tire flat proof. Win. Win. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Machria 77 #8 Posted January 16, 2021 Great, then come over here and get it done!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,329 #9 Posted January 16, 2021 51 minutes ago, Machria said: Why wouldn't somebody make a hard tire that size?? A sloid tire like the ones used on a forklift can only be mounted on two piece rims and may need to be pressed on with a hydraulic press. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,695 #10 Posted January 17, 2021 10 hours ago, 953 nut said: A sloid tire like the ones used on a forklift can only be mounted on two piece rims and may need to be pressed on with a hydraulic press. I'd forgotten about those Richard. Very true. I should clarify I meant a rough-ground lift like a Lull brand etc.... 11 hours ago, Machria said: Great, then come over here and get it done!!! @c-series don do you know of any company that foam fills tires? Any commercial connection through F. D. ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pollack Pete 2,273 #11 Posted January 17, 2021 I have a 26 foot JLG all terrain scissor lift that has foam filled tires Had it done at a commercial tire shop.Yeehaa.......no more flat tires. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tom2p 2,394 #12 Posted January 17, 2021 tubes and flatproof install quality tubes and fill each tube with a half bottle of flat proof almost completely eliminates flats and lost air / low tire pressure 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Machria 77 #13 Posted January 17, 2021 3 hours ago, tom2p said: tubes and flatproof install quality tubes and fill each tube with a half bottle of flat proof almost completely eliminates flats and lost air / low tire pressure You know, I could not find the correct size tube for these tires. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,695 #14 Posted January 17, 2021 3 minutes ago, Machria said: You know, I could not find the correct size tube for these tires. Fleabay has 'em. TSC might as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
