Watering tires

[waynehartwig]

I searched, but not real well and I didn't see where this was discussed.

So how much water do you run in your tires? Fill'er up? Up to the lower part of the rim? And where does it work the best?

 

[astjp2]

Most people just air them down to about 6-12 psi depending on where they are going and what tires they have. The water thing was used for tractors to get traction when pulling a plow, it was Calicum based that was put in them and sometimes they were just about full. Tim

 

[Chevycrew]

About all know is I saw a water fill adapter on trail-gear...

Its also used to help maintain a lower center of gravity..

 

[Caleb]

Most people just air them down to about 6-12 psi depending on where they are going and what tires they have. The water thing was used for tractors to get traction when pulling a plow, it was Calicum based that was put in them and sometimes they were just about full. Tim

Actually a lot of the comp guys were doing it for a while too. I don't see the purpose for a non-comp rig. It just makes it so it can't really be street driven so it needs to be trailered every where and increases the chance of breaking expensive parts.


Anyone ever see a Gradall 544D10-55 blow a tire filled with the calcium water stuff? It explodes and the water goes about 100' in the air :greg:

 

[ChestonScout]

From what Ive heard Wayne is to the bottom lip of the wheel. Ive never done it though. Thats just what I need is more weight

 

[waynehartwig]

Asking for a friend, for his trailored rig...

I know comp guys did/do it, and that's why I asked here

I think it should be 1/2-3/4 so you can get all that weight moving, and follow through when the tire stops.

You can get that same watering device at Ace Hardware? for about $2-3....

 

[TEAM FRED]

Depends on the rig.
I run water to the bottom of the rim. On a 37 X 12.5 that is about 75 lbs. per tire.

 

[Greg]

I've always heard to fill to the bottom of the wheel, IMO 1/2 to 2/3 full of water is really going to stress the front axle, front drive shaft and t-case output.

 

[waynehartwig]

It's a Cherokee truggy... Almost about where Herzog's is now

 

[I Lean]

I filled mine to the middle of the front, and to the bottom of the rim in the rear. It helped traction especially on the front, but I sure did hate how it made my buggy work everywhere else--particularly trying to drive fast at all.

 

[DOSS]

Here are Trail gears instructions.. http://trail-gear.com/tech/water-fill/index.html that just seems like a ton of extra weight.. hopefully some tard doesn't decide to do this with their 33's on a D30 HEHEHE

 

[waynehartwig]

Cool!

That TG article is why the conversation was brought up...

 

[RockMonkey]

I never felt like it did much for me. It sure did make it impossible to drive fast though. I wouldn't do it. Especially on any axle less than a 60.

 

[Kiel]

I have heard 1/2 to the top of the rim. I think Craig S. uses water with his stauns I believe. I want to try it some day. Remember to put some anti- freeze in it so it doesn't freeze up depending on the year

 

[Chevycrew]

Adding water, especially with antifreeze will also make it a lot harder to repair a puncture.

 

[Bart]

I tried all iterations and ran it to the top of the rim in the fronts at one point in time. Then I went to steel shot and could get 200 lbs below the rim, which was much better. With water all the way up, when it would get on sick steep stuff, the water would sometimes splash back, almost pulling the tires off the obstacle.

 

[Houndoc]

Remember to put some anti- freeze in it so it doesn't freeze up depending on the year

Caution that anti-freeze is toxic, espicially to dogs.

Puncture in a tire and you create a poisonous mess. Would a salt mixture work? Of course, then you have corrisive issues on the rim I suppose.

 

[Bart]

There is an anti freeze with the name Sierra? in it that is non toxic and environmentally friendly.

 

[chans]

There is an anti freeze with the name Sierra? in it that is non toxic and environmentally friendly.

Sierra is less toxic but still very toxic. Instead of a teaspon to kill an animal it would take two. You could always use windshield washer fluid and it isn't too bad of price if you buy a 55 gallon drum especially compared to antifreeze at 8.00 a gallon or more.

 

[Chevycrew]

Couldnt you add the chemical in washer fluid, to your water...

I dont remember exactly whats in the washer fluid for use below freezing...