We kicked off February with a trip to the National Farm Machinery Show, and what an incredible experience it was!

Rim Guard Beet Juice is the premier liquid ballast for tractor traction and safety, providing a maximum weight of 10.7 lbs/gal. It eliminates the explosive, regulatory, and environmental liabilities inherent to flammable methanol-based mixtures. While the USTMA strictly prohibits flammable ballast, an OTR Global study confirms these fluids can trigger 1,000 psi "diffusion explosions." Because methanol-based ballasts can have a flashpoint as low as 75°F (24°C), they are ignitable at room temperature by simple sparks from work lights or even static. Switching to Rim Guard removes these high-stakes compliance burdens, property-owner liabilities, and lethal fire risks.

Water has long been used as a tire ballast, especially when mixed with antifreeze or calcium in colder climates. It’s easily accessible and affordable. But that doesn’t make it the best choice.

Calcium chloride, sodium chloride, and magnesium chloride will all be mixed with water to create a tire ballast. The chlorides deter freezing and add weight. But today’s tractor owners are looking beyond weight alone — they’re looking at the long-term impact on their equipment, the environment, and their bottom line.

When it comes to tire ballast, windshield washer fluid might seem like an easy and affordable option, but it has some drawbacks.

Sugar beets serve a much more important role than you think, finding their way into everything from pickle jars to sugar bags to tractor tires.

It’s very important to select the right valve stems for your tire when using liquid tire ballast. Selecting the right valve stems will maximize the safety and performance of your equipment and keep your equipment rolling with no leaks or damage.

When choosing a tire ballast that helps add weight to your tractor and keeps it balanced, safety should be a top priority. Here are four things to consider when choosing the right liquid tire ballast for your unique needs.

In this blog, we'll explore how Rim Guard works to ballast tires and the many benefits it offers including improved traction, reduced tire wear, enhanced stability and increased control of equipment.