
Loaded tires
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Posted January 15, 2011 - 06:59 PM
They weigh 19-20 lbs each.
Water weighs 20-21 lbs in the same jug tried to get the same level.
I also picked up some calcium flakes from work and mixed up 1 jug, about 10lbs per jug.
Mixed calcium weighs 27-28 lbs in the same jug same level.
I knew calcium was heavier but not that much.
So the RV goes in my 23x8.5x12s and the calcium goes in my 6x12s AGs since there a smaller tire, don't hold as much fluid, I want to get as much weight in them as I can.
Both sets of tires have tubes in them.
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Posted January 15, 2011 - 07:08 PM
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Posted January 15, 2011 - 08:58 PM
If I had of used calcium I would of got 40lbs in them.
On to the 6x12s.
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Posted January 15, 2011 - 09:55 PM
If I had of used RV anti freeze it would of been 20, 21lbs.
The turf tires are new, the 6x12 AGs are in like new condition, both sets have new tubes, chances of having a flat are minimal, not like if they were 20 yr old tires. Should of put calcium in the turfs, the extra weight is what this is all about.
Time to finish the last one.
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Posted January 15, 2011 - 10:52 PM
BTW did you know when you mix water and calcium flakes you get heat, the stuff gets hot.
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Posted January 16, 2011 - 06:24 AM
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Posted January 16, 2011 - 06:52 AM
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Posted January 16, 2011 - 09:14 AM
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Posted January 16, 2011 - 09:27 AM
I have been told a few times that calcium in tires that do not have tubes will only rust the rim if the rim is exposed to air.
In other words if the rim is submerged 100% in calcium it will not rust.
True or False???
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Posted January 16, 2011 - 09:41 AM
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Posted January 16, 2011 - 10:17 AM
Ships hulls do rust, but at a much slower rate. Look at the Titanic. The rust starts in earnest as soon as you get the stuff in contact with air. The first fatality is usually the area around the Schrader Valve. When a leak occurs, some of the mix will find it's way there. There is no stopping it once it starts. You may be able to slow it down, but never stop it. Dad stopped using CaCl after the 2nd set of rims had to be replaced. I think we still have a plastic drum or 2 of the stuff around in the lower shop. It'll stay there. I'll stick with anti-freeze, washer fluid, and wheel weights.
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Posted January 16, 2011 - 05:39 PM
Edited by Deerlope, January 16, 2011 - 05:40 PM.
added wording
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Posted January 16, 2011 - 05:46 PM
They say RimGaurd is just as heavy as calcium but I've never seen it around these parts.
Time to see if I can find some cast iron wheel weights.
Live and learn.
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Posted January 16, 2011 - 07:17 PM
One other thing to consider, sooner or later, you're gonna fill you nice new pressure gauge with the stuff, not to mention that little drop the escapes every time you check the air and works it's way between the tube and wheel. Even the gauges supposedly designed to check loaded tires only work about a year, and the corrosion ends their life.
I've always found fluid tires to ride rougher, even with air space left.
Nope, I'll NEVER put anything into a tire again except air! With one possible exception. I've been hearing about a poly fill that's not solid. Acts just like air, yet, never goes flat regardless of how many thorns, nails, screws, you may pick up. Down side, it's expensive as all get out, and I doubt you'll ever mount that tire to a different wheel.
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Posted January 24, 2011 - 04:16 AM
There is a similar product to RimGuard available in Canada for about $3 / U.S. Gal. About the same weight as the calcium you mixed up, which was a little light, BTW.