Overview
Distinctive for showing the actual on-site process rather than just explaining it in theory, this video follows a mobile tire service technician as he mixes methanol-water ballast, jacks the tractor, and fills the tires to three-quarters capacity. It covers why methanol beats calcium chloride and antifreeze, weight added per tire (roughly 400 lbs), valve stem positioning, final air pressure, and a practical tip to adjust tire width before filling. Best for new tractor owners unfamiliar with ballasting.
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