I not sure but the oil might break down the rubber in the tube/tire over time.
Wheel Ballast: Is Food-Grade Mineral Oil Safe For That Purpose?
Hi all!
I thought this post would go here (in the "Safety Discussion" area. I'm not sure why the "Barn" section is along though)
I have access to 200+ gallons of food-grade mineral oil (for free).
My question is, can I use this for ballast in tire? (tubeless or/and tire tube)
Thx
I thought this post would go here (in the "Safety Discussion" area. I'm not sure why the "Barn" section is along though)
I have access to 200+ gallons of food-grade mineral oil (for free).
My question is, can I use this for ballast in tire? (tubeless or/and tire tube)
Thx
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Yeah I know. Real rimguard weights around 12lbs/gallon; 30% above what water/calcium weights (as "advertised" though)
I already have a 2¼"x14"x11" metal plate (100±lbs) bolted on the back of my old LT1100(±?±?) 11hp 6speed Craftsman II. But, even though it is effective, I don't mindfully truly enjoy having this weight (+my own 170lbs) supported by its aluminium housing-trans. It is set on Duro Mud ATV tires 22x11-8 tires (instead of the original Turf tires 18"x10"x8" it had). I have not yet found a way to calculate what they can hold (If anyone has found a quick math formula for this, please tell me lol
But my guess is they can hold around 6 to 7 gallons per tires.I yet have to make some good pics of my "now" range of 4 "given/free" lawn/garden tractors (one working) and explain their use (as each their turn comes into work lol
(the 4th one was even delivered free yesterday. Best of all, I don't even search for them except for the one that's working everyday; such as hauling/delivering door-to-door flyers once every week)1 - 5 of 5 Posts
