Tractor tire repair

Rob30 · #1 08/17/10, 09:47 PM

Has anyone ever had a tractor tire repaired? I have a belarus 500 that has a couple of cracks, one crack is starting to open. I called the local tractor dealer and they said they might be able to patch it. Not sure what it costs. I just had a tube and calcium done and it cost $260. The cheapest new tire I could find was $390.

Old Vet · #2 08/17/10, 10:02 PM

I don't know about Ontario but around here it cost $35 to have one patched the fluid I do myself. All you need is a valve that fits on a water Hose and fits on the valve stem and a pump( I use a sprayer pump and tank) to get the water and antifreeze in the tire in a 50% -50% Mixture. What you are describing may need a boot over the place to hold the tire together. A boot cost about $20. A tractor tire will run with a lot of damage to it.

oneokie · #3 08/17/10, 10:02 PM

Where is it cracking? Between the cleats? Check to see if any tire shops have or can get what is called a "reliner/interliner". At least use a very large boot to cover the cracks. Both would be the best. A good repair shop should be able to pump the calcium out and save it for reuse in your tire.

**Ross** · #4 08/17/10, 11:11 PM

15.5x38? Thats a good price for a tire! I've had them booted and plugged the gap fromt eh outside with thermoplastic sealant. Its a short term fix but you get a year or two out of it. Russian rubber is terrible though so be sure its worth it.

Ray · #5 08/19/10, 02:08 AM

I would'nt use calcium cloride any more any kjnd of leak and it eats everything up, either wheel weights or antifreeze, I've seen wheels nearly rotted to nothing from calcium in the tire, and they can leak inside and not be seen from the outside and the damage it causses it unreal, best wishes, ray

Rob30 · #6 08/19/10, 09:34 PM

Ross
The tire is only a 15x30. But still a good price.
A couple people have mentioned the anti-freeze. But I do not understand how you get the anti-freeze into the tire. I am not sure if it cheaper or not. I have not experienced any calcium leak damage.

**Ross** · #7 08/19/10, 10:15 PM

A plumbing type antifreeze is non corrosive nontoxic not an environmental hazzard if you loose your ballast. Typically it is pumped in with a small pump that hooks up to the tire stem. I thought when a Belarus used a "smaller" tire it was a 16.9 30. 15 30 would be good for a lot of tasks though like row cultivating or spraying.

Old Vet · #8 08/20/10, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob30

Ross
The tire is only a 15x30. But still a good price.
A couple people have mentioned the anti-freeze. But I do not understand how you get the anti-freeze into the tire. I am not sure if it cheaper or not. I have not experienced any calcium leak damage.

I have a small tank sprayer that has a 12 volt pump. I then mix antifreeze and pump it in. I don't know if it is cheaper but at $4.50 per gallon and 5 gallons per tire it is cheap enough for me.I use the cheapest antifreeze available since it will not be used for anything except for keeping the water from freezing.