[AT] Rear tires slipping on rim

[Cecil R Bearden]

John:
I am reminded of the old Hogan's Heroes character Shultz. Whenever you 
say *Refund *the rep says *"I hear Nothing Nothing"*

Cecil in OKla



On 5/16/2015 5:56 AM, jtchall at nc.rr.com wrote:
> I like that he was making suggestions and not offering a refund for the
> tires, that speaks volumes for that company. At this point I say you have
> nothing to lose but your temper to get results, certainly need to direct the
> frustration at someone who can make something happen. Got a feeling though
> you won't get any results, you may just have to chalk this up to lessons
> learned, and you didn't even know you were going to school.
>
> John Hall
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Cecil R Bearden
> Sent: Friday, May 15, 2015 2:38 PM
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> Subject: Re: [AT] Rear tires slipping on rim
>
> maybe you all  remember I have had problems with my 2-105 White tractor
> rear tires slipping on the rim.   I have not had the chance to break
> them down and try the glycerin yet, I have been advised by a factory rep
> from Speedway tires not to do it as it might melt the rubber.  However,
> his suggestion was to wrap the rim with Duct tape!!!!!!!!
>
> They asked for the serial number of the tires.  I could not find one on
> the sidewall, only a white circular inspection stamp.  Factory rep told
> me that this meant that the tires were made before 2010. Factory was
> revamped etc after 2010, and sidewalls were serial numbered.
>
> Once again, I bought from a US supplier and got screwed.
>
> If any of you guys buy new tractor tires and they do o have a serial
> number on them be aware that they are probably old stock and been
> sitting in a warehouse somewhere.  The Ozone deterioration prevention
> chemical is not there, etc......
>
> I thought I got a good deal on these tires at $600 ea, but after the
> $400 in replacement tubes, they have not been much of a bargain.
>
> I think I am just going to remove the tube, put a small amount of
> Glycerin on the beads and mount it tubeless.  Install my methanol
> ballast and see what happens.
>
> Cecil in OKla
>
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