Fill Tires WW vs CaCl

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JB222

Discussion Starter · Dec 4, 2011

I am trying to decide if I should use windshield washer fluid or salt water (CaCl mixture) to fill my tires. I already have inner tubes and thought the additional weight of the CaCl mixture might be worth it. I know at some point the valves will corrode, but that is an easy fix.
My 23 x 8.5 x 12 rear tires should hold around 6 gallons 12 between the two of them. So WW would be roughly 42 pounds per tire and 84 total. A CaCl mixture should be roughly 30% heavier so around 54 pounds per tire and 108 total.
what are your guys thoughts on the value of the additional 25 pounds for traction vs. the potential corrosion from a CaCl mixture?

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earth

· #6 · Dec 4, 2011

When I was runnning 23" tires I used 4 gals of ww with 4 lbs of air pressure. I ran with ww fluid so that I wouldn't destroy a portion of my garden in the event of a blowout. I have done this for 4 years without any sign of rust or deteriation. I live in an Agriculture Zone that is declared by the state as a no salt zone. I assume there is a reason for the zoning.

I also followed the advice of the local farmers. They would only fill the tires 1/2 way.

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