proper way to foam fill tires

[Yzracer239]

someone mentioned on my other thread how they foam filled their tires and never had an issue. I love the idea, and want to know exactly what to use and the procedure.

 

[Bobcatdan]

Take them to a tire shop and have them filled. Pay the bill and don't hurt your back moving them afterwards. Foam is sold by the pound. I think +/- 1.50 a lbs. Also once you fill a tire, when it comes to replacement, one of three options. Cut old tire off, buy new rim and tire,swap wheels with a recap program.

 

[reaperman]

Your back may not love the idea as much as you do. There is absolutely no give with them, you will feel every bump twice. Once from the front tire and again with the rear. But they do have their place.

 

[buckshot]

Your back may not love the idea as much as you do. There is absolutely no give with them, you will feel every bump twice. Once from the front tire and again with the rear. But they do have their place.

Greetings Y'all, Actually guys my back has loved the idea. Since filling the tires I have never had to take them off the machine to repair a flat, Never. That has been many many years ago. I have done junk and scrap removal around several property's that real estate companys need to have cleaned up for resale. On housing construction sites the nails left from the jobs can't do anything but stick out of the tires. I pull them out and keep right on going, no ssssssssssssssssss sounds. Anyway, when I had this done I took the wheels to the tire dealer for mounting and filling. He asked me what was the normal tire pressure for my machine should be. He told me there are two foams that are used. A certain amount of part "A" and a certain amount of part "B". By regulating the two amounts of foam entering the tire he can duplicate the feel of the proper tire pressure in the tires. That way the side walls of the tires will not crush under the weight of the bucket being full or the digging process and likewise the tires will not be so hard as to offer a very hard ride when traveling empty. I had to leave the foam filled tires and wheels with him over night in order to have the foam CURE. From that day to this I have never lost time, money or been inconvenienced by having a flat time on my old 610 ! ! !. Yes, they are heavy to remove for repair and maint of the machine. I have two of them off as we speak for replacing a driven sheave, bearings and clutch disks. I don't remember how much I paid back in the day to have it done, nor do I know how much it cost today. You would have to get in touch with your tire dealer. I would add, I don't think it would pay to fill used or worn out tires. Get your new tires and get them foam filled. Hope this helps.

 

[Tazza]

Greetings Y'all, Actually guys my back has loved the idea. Since filling the tires I have never had to take them off the machine to repair a flat, Never. That has been many many years ago. I have done junk and scrap removal around several property's that real estate companys need to have cleaned up for resale. On housing construction sites the nails left from the jobs can't do anything but stick out of the tires. I pull them out and keep right on going, no ssssssssssssssssss sounds. Anyway, when I had this done I took the wheels to the tire dealer for mounting and filling. He asked me what was the normal tire pressure for my machine should be. He told me there are two foams that are used. A certain amount of part "A" and a certain amount of part "B". By regulating the two amounts of foam entering the tire he can duplicate the feel of the proper tire pressure in the tires. That way the side walls of the tires will not crush under the weight of the bucket being full or the digging process and likewise the tires will not be so hard as to offer a very hard ride when traveling empty. I had to leave the foam filled tires and wheels with him over night in order to have the foam CURE. From that day to this I have never lost time, money or been inconvenienced by having a flat time on my old 610 ! ! !. Yes, they are heavy to remove for repair and maint of the machine. I have two of them off as we speak for replacing a driven sheave, bearings and clutch disks. I don't remember how much I paid back in the day to have it done, nor do I know how much it cost today. You would have to get in touch with your tire dealer. I would add, I don't think it would pay to fill used or worn out tires. Get your new tires and get them foam filled. Hope this helps.

I like that you have the ability to match the softness of the tyre with the foam, i only thought you had one option, super hard.

 

[buckshot]

I like that you have the ability to match the softness of the tyre with the foam, i only thought you had one option, super hard.

Not a hard ride at all. Beware that you give a tire dealer too low an air pressure as being used less you end with too soft a ride and put too much flex and crush factor on the sidewalls especially on the front tires.