Liquid ballast in tractor drive tires is common across all brands, but water is not typically used, at least in places that experience freezing temps during winter.
Calcium chloride solution was commonly used back in the day, but it has some drawbacks. It’s very corrosive to the steel wheel rims and isn’t exactly “environmentally friendly”.
Alcohol and anti-freeze can be used, but both are on the expensive side, and both are toxic to critters.
These days most tire shops use beet juice (Rim Gard/Geo Beet/etc.) when ballasting drive tires. It’s affordable, non-corrosive, and non-toxic.
The new tire for Nanner might get here in time to be installed before the weekend. No big deal if it doesn’t. I replaced the blown hydraulic hose on the little Kubota yesterday so I’m not completely out of business.
I am reasonably certain antifreeze was used in our tractor tire. I’m guessing our tire episode was 12-15 years ago.
I'm feeling like a nap but need to go and clean the garage and back porch for winter. Also need to store the sweet potatoes! (Pictures are from Baker Creek's site!)
Sweet Potato Korean Gold (More of these...long skinnies!)
Sweet Potato Carogold (Only a few this year....Round and plump like most Southern sweet potatoes. )
