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I've got a '69 John Deere 112, on what are probably the original (tubeless) tires, at least in back. The rears have good tread, but are pretty dry-rotted. Late this summer, one of them started leaking pretty badly (i.e. too flat to drive before I can get the whole lawn mowed) from a longish crack in the tread. I dumped a bottle of "Slime" in it, but it didn't work.
Can I put a tube in the tire with the Slime in there? I know you need to take anything abrasive out of the tire or it'll puncture the tube, but I don't know about the Slime. Will I be alright if I just wipe out what I can easily? Or, if not, what could I use to clean it out?
And, second, what's a good way to break the tire off the rim?
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Can I put a tube in the tire with the Slime in there? I know you need to take anything abrasive out of the tire or it'll puncture the tube, but I don't know about the Slime. Will I be alright if I just wipe out what I can easily? Or, if not, what could I use to clean it out?
And, second, what's a good way to break the tire off the rim?
*Mods, if you feel that this would be better in the general auto. forum since it's basically a tire question, please move it. I wasn't sure...
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Yes, they can be tubed. Slime will dry into a powder if exposed to air. Tire guys hate finding it inside when they pop the bead, so be sure and tell them about the slime in case its still wet. Farm/Ranch/CO-OP type stores are best places to find/mount tubes.
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Farm/ranch stores are hard to come by in central Massachusetts, where the tractor is located... I'd probably end up having to order the tube off the internet, and then either put it in myself (I'd prefer this) or take it to a local tire shop.
I may just end up buying a new pair of tires, too. It would save the headaches when the other side starts leaking...
I may just end up buying a new pair of tires, too. It would save the headaches when the other side starts leaking...
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I bought two ag tires for the back of my craftsman off of ebay. Also bought two new front tires also. Look at independent dealers who sell stihl, cub cadet and the likes they do this work if not all ready have the tires there for you.
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Checked Northern and another website, the tires cost about what I'd figured they would, but shipping is nowhere near as bad as I'd exected. I'll probably end up going that route.
Ryan, I'd love a set of lugged tires, but I use the machine for mowing, and sometimes in rather boggy areas. How bad do the lugs tear up the grass? (And if you know, what does your Crafstman weigh- my grandfather had a late '80s Craftsman that weighed less than half of what my JD weighs, and I think they had the same size engine...)
Ryan, I'd love a set of lugged tires, but I use the machine for mowing, and sometimes in rather boggy areas. How bad do the lugs tear up the grass? (And if you know, what does your Crafstman weigh- my grandfather had a late '80s Craftsman that weighed less than half of what my JD weighs, and I think they had the same size engine...)
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John I went the lugged tires route due to the hill I live on. It is steep enough to be dangerous if just the least bit of moisture is present. I wouldn't even mow where the dog just watered..... we have had the mowers flip about six times. luckily no one got hurt, namely me. When I had the new tires put on, no more traction problems on the hill. I can even come up the hill in the rain, I know this because it started just as I was on the last laps, so I finished up and took the trip up the hill with no problems.
As to tearing up the yard, No issues whatsoever. You might if your going as fast as the mower will go and the yard is wet, you might tear it then. oh yeah almost forgot, I had the shop put tubes in all four wheels.
As to tearing up the yard, No issues whatsoever. You might if your going as fast as the mower will go and the yard is wet, you might tear it then. oh yeah almost forgot, I had the shop put tubes in all four wheels.
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