Filled Tires

kredwards · Dec 17, 2010

How can I tell if the IH 504 I bought has filled tires for weight, they seem light but how can I tell ? Thanks

Zachary Hoyt · Dec 17, 2010

Well, one way is to push the valve in a tiny bit with a small object and see what comes out. Another way is to remove the rim and tire and tip it over on the floor so it is laying flat. If you are a person of average strength you will be able to easily stand an air filled tire back up, whereas if you have a fluid filled tire it will be extremely difficult to impossible (depending on the size of the tire) to pick it back up without assistance. The first way is less work, but the second way is more fun. I'm sure there are other ways too.
Zach

Faster346 · Dec 17, 2010

Another way is to remove the rim and tire and tip it over on the floor so it is laying flat. If you are a person of average strength you will be able to easily stand an air filled tire back up, whereas if you have a fluid filled tire it will be extremely difficult to impossible (depending on the size of the tire) to pick it back up without assistance. The first way is less work, but the second way is more fun. I'm sure there are other ways too.
Zach

That's my suggestion. Once when I bought a bunch of misc Farmall parts, there was about 6 tires laying there that I was taking as well. I picked the first 5 up with ease, I got to the last one, went to pick it up from the ground and about threw my back out. I'm not a small guy (6'5" 270) and that filled tire was tough for me to pick up by myself. You'll know if they are, or aren't.

Allan in NE · Dec 17, 2010

Bring the tractor to a quick stop.

If they are filled, the tires will rock back and forth with the sloshing of the fluid.

Allan

dgasper · Dec 17, 2010

On a real cold day the tires on the C would have frost on the outside of them up to the level of the fluid in the tire. The H had no fluid, no frost.

cbd · Dec 17, 2010

Take the handle side of a hammer hit on the tire from bottom to top if it starts to sound hollow half way u it is loaded do the same to the other side.

wolfman · Dec 17, 2010

Tap with your knuckles like you're knocking on a door-start low & work up . There will be a definite sound change when you reach the fill height.

Mark EC.IN · Dec 17, 2010

With the valve stem at the bottom of the wheel...just push it in a little (like you were letting air out) and see is fluid escapes.

Be sure to wipe it off anything it contacts as it is very corrosive.

...................Mark

Nebraska Cowman · Dec 17, 2010

Most always if a tire is filled with calcium chloride it will be seeping enough through the vale core to at least leave some corrosion if not wet. It it shows any sign of being wet don't poke it unless you are prepared for a bath. Leave well enough alone and put the cap back on. On the other hand if it all looks dry and clean go ahead and let a little air out to confirm it.

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