Caster wheels

[toddman35]

I was wondering what you guys use on your front caster wheels? It seems like I am always filling mine up with air (John Deere F525). I was just wondering if any of you use a sealant, or something along those lines to fill them? thanks

[little green guy]

I just deflated all of them on my walkbehinds, theres not that much wieght on them anyway so it dosn't make a difference. On riders you can't do that though.

[Vandora Lawn & Landscape]

You're making your life a lot more difficult by diflating them. Mowers are ALOT easier to roll around when the front wheels are inflated.

[ojonesy]

call 1-866-6635287 (toll free) for landshark supercasters.

[jnmaney]

i see a lot of sealant in the tires on our machines, guys dont check the pressure though after putting it in..the person fixing our tires will a lot of times put a tube into save a couple dollars.

[beck]

FYI: The weight on the front tires of my 36" was around 60-70 pounds, with a 10 pound difference to one side because of the engine placement.

After constantly refilling the front tires with air, early in the season. (My cut was actually off by an 1/8-1/4 inch between the blades.)

I decided to invest in a pair of foam filled tires.
The price was $100 for the pair but I haven't had to worry about the tire pressure in them since.

[Jeff in AL]

Last year we started replacing the caster tires with a solid foam/rubber. It does add a few pounds to the machine, but does not cause any problems.
Our guys love them, because they are the tires that they have the most trouble with.
They are not a cheap as having a tube put in, but the cost is well worth it, as to not have to worry with them going flat. Most "caster tires" run in the 30.00-60.00 range, depending on the size. We have heard of some people saying that they develope a flat spot from sitting, like over the winter. We have not seen any as of yet though.

Hope this helps.
Jeff in AL