On Mon, 7 Apr 2008 12:32:36 -0500, "Karl Townsend"
wrote:

The rear tire on my 8N just split open from old age. It has fluid in it. I
want to find a way to remove the fluid and save it. needs to come out of the
valve stem. How?

OK, now I know why it's done, but...

If you fill a tire with water, how does that affect the pressure? Do
you just add air to bring it up to its rated inflation pressure? Does
the water affect the handling (other than the added weight)?

I suppose you should always use a tube, to prevent rusting of the rim.

For a tractor that's only used in the warm months, would there be any
harm in using water only, if the winter temps only go into the upper
20s at night (maybe let out the air at the top of the tire for winter
storage)? I'm wondering if the freeze expansion could be accomodated
by the extra slack in the tire.

Joe