Tire weighting costs are extremely small compared with the amount of savings
they provide by extending tire life alone. And that’s just one of the benefits.
Solutions of liquid calcium chloride have long been used in many off-road
environments, for many good reasons.
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Calcium chloride adds about 30% more weight to a gallon of water. This
added weight increases draw-bar pull by putting weight at the lowest point
possible.
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Weighted tires enable the tread to grip the earth more firmly for maximum
traction, less slippage and friction. Increased tire life is the direct result.
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Weighted tires also reduce the shock effects of up and down bouncing and
of slip-and-grip drive wheel action to reduce total wear on vehicles.
Liquid tire ballast also has distinct advantages over alternative products like
powdered lead and bolt-on metal weights.
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Greater economy, greater convenience.
Cast iron weights and powdered lead are both
more expensive to buy and difficult to install than a solution of LIQUIDOW* and
water.
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Better tire profile.
Added weight outside the tire tends to flatten and
distort the cross-section profile of a tire. Liquid tire ballast keeps it
rounded for longer, more even wear.
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Smoother riding qualities.
Liquid ballast lowers the center of gravity for
less slippage on tight turns. Liquid also slows diffusion of the air inside the
tire to reduce the impact of bumps and ruts.
*Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company