Gel filled tires?

[DeuceDad]

I picked up a couple of used tires on rims today (9.00-20) to replace the badly weather worn front tires on my deuce. I tired to test the air pressure in them with a tire gauge, but couldn't get a reading. The tires feel solid and are definitely heavy, the guy I got them from told me they might be gel filled.

Has anyone heard of this before? I have seen foam filled, is this the same thing? If they are gel filled, what does that translate too in PSI? I have not installed them yet, I am assuming once I do I will be good to go. Any words of caution I need to know about here?

Any info is appreciated. Thanks!

 

[4x4 Forever]

Might be foam filled. I know the farmers use foam alot in their tires. Beats flat repair and downtime. I don't know if I would use them on something that goes fast. Most are used on tractors and combines.

 

[doghead]

I just Googled "gel filled tire". interesting!

 

[Capt. Hook]

They should be foamed filled for thorn problems like we have in Texas. After the tires are worn then you just cut the tire off and the foam filling comes off the rim. Everything that I have heard you should still have a pressure reading.

 

[papercu]

Maybe just rain water filled? Wayne

 

[DEUCE1209]

could be something like this


www.petestire.com/tire-flatproofing.shtml

 

[jaymcb]

very cool, but it doesn't ay it will run in a tire you want to drive on the highway, or at (close to) highway speeds.

wonder what that would cost to do a set of 395's

 

[hoop]

Gel or Foam filled tires will not hold up to road speeds, as they will generate a lot of heat and self destruct.

 

[DeuceDad]

Thanks for the inputs

Thank you everyone for the inputs. I never take my deuce out on the highway, mostly just cruising around town at 35 - 45 mph speeds. Anyone think this will be a problem as Hoop mentioned? I just want to be cautious here.

 

[Heavysteven]

I think a opition to consider would be to replace the tube. That way you know whats in the tire.

 

[hoop]

Foam or Gel filled you can not replace the tube. Just around town , not a problem. If you add weight and speed, Problem. Put them on the rear.

 

[DeuceDad]

Thanks again Hoop and all

Thanks Hoop. What would be your best guess at max speed. I rarely hit 50 mph because I am running around town. I also never haul any loads, I just enjoy the truck and the time having it in parades to show support for my son's JROTC. Any other concerns or words of advice you can think of regarding these? I plan on replacing my front tires with them.

Also, any recommendations as to a good source to obtain the large wrench or socket to remove the nuts of the wheel lugs?
Thanks!

Foam or Gel filled you can not replace the tube. Just around town , not a problem. If you add weight and speed, Problem. Put them on the rear.

 

[Rustygears]

You can get 1.5 inch impact socket at napa. Liquid or gel filled tires will have huge added weight, affecting acceleration, steering, handling stability. They would be very dangerous on the road at anything beyond very low speeds. They are used in tractors to add weight on the rear axle for traction instead of/in addition to wheel weights.

 

[gerrykan]

Put them on and take it for a cautious drive.
You should find out quickly what effect they have.

I have two new 9.00x20's near Sparta, Mo. if you need them.
You can have them for what I've got in them($300), PM me if interested.

 

[DeuceDad]

Gel filled tires - another question

Put them on and take it for a cautious drive.
You should find out quickly what effect they have.

I have two new 9.00x20's near Sparta, Mo. if you need them.
You can have them for what I've got in them($300), PM me if interested.

Thanks for the comments. Do you know if there is anyway I can remove the tire off the rim with the gel filling inside to save the tire and replace the gel with a tube if I choose?

 

[hoop]

The gel will just be in the tube that is in the tire. Break the tire down and cut out the tube(gel) out.
Side note.....Oh...I have a couple that I will sell at what I have in them.....$12,000......
I hate it when someone wants to pass on bad deal...AKA...I got screwed, now let me screw you.
No, I do not have any for sale.

 

[gerrykan]

...I have a couple that I will sell at what I have in them......I hate it when someone wants to pass on bad deal...AKA...I got screwed, now let me screw you.

You must not have bought any NEW(not take off) tires in awhile.

 

[gerrykan]

Do you know if there is anyway I can remove the tire off the rim with the gel filling inside to save the tire and replace the gel with a tube if I choose?

If you get them off and need new tubes, these guys have always treated me right:
Wilson Tire Co
1610 W Mount Vernon St, Springfield, MO
(417) 864-7147 ‎

The last New 9.00x20 tubes I bought from them were about $22 each(this is probably too much though, according to hoop).
I included an aerial map, because they don't have a sign by the road.