liquid in tires

[Thomas M Pugel]

What air pressure should I put in my tractor tires now that I've filled
them to 60% volumn with antifreeze/water? The specification pressure for
just air is 16psi. I pressurized to 16psi but they seem too hard. Any
comments are welcome.
Thanks,
Tom Pugel

[Mike Sloane]

sorry to come in this late, but I just returned from vacation.

I don't know what tractor your tires are on, but whether filled with
just air or some combination of air and liquid, the recommended pressure
is the same. And yes, the part that has liquid ballast will seem hard,
but the remaining portion that has air will still provide the
appropriate cushioning and flexing of the rubber. I should note that you
will obtain the full benefit of the liquid ballast if you fill the tire
to something closer to 80% - up to the top of the rim when the valve is
at its. highest point.

Mike

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