On Mon, 07 Apr 2008 13:15:57 -0500, "Lloyd E. Sponenburgh"
lloydspinsidemindspring.com wrote:

woodworker88 fired this volley in news:61a9e254-
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On Apr 7, 10:32 am, "Karl Townsend"
wrote:
It has fluid in it.

Just out of curiosity, why do they put fluid in a tire? Is it an anti-
leak additive?

The solution is heavier than water.

Weight/traction. As Ecnerwal said, sometimes there CaCl2 in there for
freeze protection. But that stuff is dirt cheap. It's less trouble to
just dump it, and make more. (and it's easier to put the dry crystals in
the tire when mounting it, than to try and mix the fluid and pump it in.)

LLoyd

Not a good practice. Always add the CaCl2 to the water. There is a lot
of heat generated. Karl, here is a page that may be useful.

http://www.andystireservice.com/ballast.htm

--Andy Asberry--
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