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LIQUID BALLASTING
1. In many instances it is necessary to add weight to improve machine performance.
2. Michelin® Tires and equipment manufacturers recommend the use of cast iron weights for ballast
3. Compared to cast iron weights, liquid ballast is not, yes NOT, the optimum recommendation because of the following reasons:
***8226; Footprint size is decreased because added weight acts at the bottom of the tire,
not on the axle.
***8226; Traction and flotation are reduced due to a smaller footprint.
***8226; Soil compaction is increased due to a smaller footprint.
***8226; Tires are more vulnerable to impact and damages.
***8226; Ride comfort is decreased due to the reduced air cushion.
***8226; Power hop tendency is significantly increased.
***8226; Tendency for damage to power train and steering system is increased.
***8226; Tires are much more difficult to service and repair.
4. In many cases, however, liquid ballast is the only feasible solution. Michelin tires function
as well as any other tires with liquid ballast when additional weight is needed.
5. It is possible to add liquid to tires, up to 75% full (see Figure B). It consists of filling
the tire with liquid up to the valve when it is at its highest point.
6. Please note that the volume data given for each tire in this book is 100% interior
volume.
7. When tires are ballasted with liquid, air is used to pressurize the assembly. Because the
air volume is reduced, frequent pressure checks are necessary.
8. If liquid ballasting is necessary, an appropriate anti-freeze may be required.
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LIQUID BALLASTING
1. In many instances it is necessary to add weight to improve machine performance.
2. Michelin® Tires and equipment manufacturers recommend the use of cast iron weights for ballast
3. Compared to cast iron weights, liquid ballast is not, yes NOT, the optimum recommendation because of the following reasons:
***8226; Footprint size is decreased because added weight acts at the bottom of the tire,
not on the axle.
***8226; Traction and flotation are reduced due to a smaller footprint.
***8226; Soil compaction is increased due to a smaller footprint.
***8226; Tires are more vulnerable to impact and damages.
***8226; Ride comfort is decreased due to the reduced air cushion.
***8226; Power hop tendency is significantly increased.
***8226; Tendency for damage to power train and steering system is increased.
***8226; Tires are much more difficult to service and repair.
4. In many cases, however, liquid ballast is the only feasible solution. Michelin tires function
as well as any other tires with liquid ballast when additional weight is needed.
5. It is possible to add liquid to tires, up to 75% full (see Figure B). It consists of filling
the tire with liquid up to the valve when it is at its highest point.
6. Please note that the volume data given for each tire in this book is 100% interior
volume.
7. When tires are ballasted with liquid, air is used to pressurize the assembly. Because the
air volume is reduced, frequent pressure checks are necessary.
8. If liquid ballasting is necessary, an appropriate anti-freeze may be required.
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