<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">Here in Texas we use water with a bit of antifreeze. My tubes have large stems so if you need to empty them you can drain them, though it takes a while. Add the adapter & you have regular valves. I fill my tires about 80% & it works fine. <div><br></div><div>Haven’t had to plug/patch the tire but it shouldn’t be bad. </div><div><br></div><div>Peace,</div><div>Pat<br><br><div id="AppleMailSignature">Pat Horne <div>We support Caldwell County Habitat for Humanity</div><div><br></div></div><div><br>On Mar 15, 2018, at 10:21 AM, <a href="mailto:eric@megageek.com">eric@megageek.com</a> wrote:<br><br></div><div><font size="2" face="sans-serif">Ok, I got some emails about using </font><font size="2" color="#2f2f2f" face="Arial">beet
juice (Rim Guard)</font><font size="3"> </font><font size="2" face="sans-serif"> to
fill the tires instead of wheel weights.</font>
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<br><font size="2" face="sans-serif">Does anyone have any pros/cons about
either?</font>
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<br><font size="2" face="sans-serif">Paul P gave me some reasons for the
filling of tires, but here is what I was thinking...</font>
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<br><font size="2" face="sans-serif">If I get a punctured tire, I can't easily
fix it without dealing with the fluld (I never worked with filled
tires before, can you 'drain them' and refill them if you need to remove
a tire/rim? Can you use a plug on a tire with it?</font>
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<br><font size="2" face="sans-serif">Thanks.</font>
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<br><font size="2" face="sans-serif">This list has been quiet lately, it
feels good to have a discussion on it. Maybe I'll ask about the best
impact wrench to really get the juices flowing (as I really am looking
for a new one.)</font>
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