Pics Of Liquid Filled Rims After 7 Years

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SPWLDCAT

Discussion Starter · Dec 16, 2011

Just thought I'd share some pics of the rims that came with my X475 that were liquid filled for 7 years. The worst of pitting was in middle of rims. Alot of paint bubbling everwhere else. A razor blade worked great for pealing the bubbled paint off. Peeled very easliy. Repainted after they were cleaned of corrosion.

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mikebramel

· #2 · Dec 16, 2011

You took the picture after you cleaned the rust up?

PA318Guy

· #3 · Dec 16, 2011

Doesn't look too bad. I've repainted some off of GT's that didn't have them liquid filled and they were worse than that!

bmurph44

· #4 · Dec 16, 2011

What were they filled with?

Alan_Heist

· #5 · Dec 16, 2011

bmurph44 said:
What were they filled with?

:ditto::ditto:

And what did you repaint them with as well?

P218 John Deere 318

· #6 · Dec 16, 2011

When I swaped out tires my rims looked worse than that but I think someone put fix a flat in mine. I hope you stepped up and used self etching primer at least on the bare metal. It cost a bit more but will be well worth it if you're going to keep the tractor for amy time. Remeber, it doesn't matter how nice of a finish coat you put on if the base is cheap or junk it will eventually peel off.

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SPWLDCAT

Discussion Starter · #7 · Dec 16, 2011

Used the John Deere primer and yellow paint. I've found it's the best paint in a rattle can you can buy. Wish I would have taken pics right after dismounting tires.

k91

· #8 · Dec 16, 2011

What were they filled with?

mikestoy

· #9 · Dec 16, 2011

bmurph44 said:
What were they filled with?

k91 said:
What were they filled with?

This is the most important question............:dunno:

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SPWLDCAT

Discussion Starter · #10 · Dec 17, 2011

Not real sure. To me it looked like tan colored water. It wasn't an oily residue or anything because it dried out overnight what little was left in tires. When I 1st removed the valve core the water was shooting out a good 8 ft. and did so for a min. or so before gradually dying down. Thats best I can describe it.

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bmurph44

· #11 · Dec 17, 2011

SPWLDCAT said:
Not real sure. To me it looked like tan colored water. It wasn't an oily residue or anything because it dried out overnight what little was left in tires. When I 1st removed the valve core the water was shooting out a good 8 ft. and did so for a min. or so before gradually dying down. Thats best I can describe it.

Old rusty nasty smelly water?

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orange j d

· #12 · Dec 17, 2011

See there, now all you :crybaby: out there that said, oh don't fill them with water or they will rust out in 2 weeks. Put that in your pipe. :sidelaugh

larrybl

· #13 · Dec 17, 2011

I wonder what was in mine then?

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Harryc

· #14 · Dec 17, 2011

larrybl said:
I wonder what was in mine then?

Acid?

MightyMouse X700

· #15 · Dec 17, 2011

calcium??? Thats my bet.

larrybl

· #16 · Dec 17, 2011

Chisled and wire brushed, Think it was ols sealant. Lots of work needed.

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adamjd

· #17 · Dec 17, 2011

Another reason why I like wheel weights! Adam

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Team_Green

· #18 · Dec 17, 2011

adamjd said:
Another reason why I like wheel weights! Adam

:banghead3 to bad they are so dang expensive for the big machines.. One set a year is all i can afford.. i need five more sets.. :thSick:

cjet69

· #19 · Dec 17, 2011

These are some front rims off a 112 that I painted. There was water inside when I broke them down, but probably from the tires going flat and the bead breaking allowing water to leak in. Over time they can get pretty nasty.

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SPWLDCAT

Discussion Starter · #20 · Dec 17, 2011

After looking at all other pics of rims I'm beginning to wonder if the previous PO of mine was a little off on number of years tires were loaded....like maybe instead of 7 more like a couple???? Mine were nothing compared to these I've seen.

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