Hey Orange owners,
New to the tractor. I have a BX1500. Recently had rear tires filled with rim guard. Used a few hrs w/out issue but next morning bead had failed and rim guard all over floor. Brought back to dealer who told me to "really pressure" the tire to ensure the bead holds. Says its necessary with filled tires. Kubata specs call for 17lbs. He pumped to almost 40 lbs of pressure! Seems to be holding OK. I don't notice much in way of rough ride, but I run it very slow all the time. Retired and in no hurry . I use it on level and sloped lawn, which is why I had the tire filled, for stability. No fields or woods or anything like that. I searched the forum but can't find answer to this question: Will running the tires at that pressure damage the tire? I see comments that it could but nothing about what it will do to the tire. How will it damage it? Is it safe to run at that pressure? Any and all feedback will be very much appreciated.
New to the tractor. I have a BX1500. Recently had rear tires filled with rim guard. Used a few hrs w/out issue but next morning bead had failed and rim guard all over floor. Brought back to dealer who told me to "really pressure" the tire to ensure the bead holds. Says its necessary with filled tires. Kubata specs call for 17lbs. He pumped to almost 40 lbs of pressure! Seems to be holding OK. I don't notice much in way of rough ride, but I run it very slow all the time. Retired and in no hurry . I use it on level and sloped lawn, which is why I had the tire filled, for stability. No fields or woods or anything like that. I searched the forum but can't find answer to this question: Will running the tires at that pressure damage the tire? I see comments that it could but nothing about what it will do to the tire. How will it damage it? Is it safe to run at that pressure? Any and all feedback will be very much appreciated.