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Calcium Chloride

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Dave Tointon

06-17-2006 21:00:09




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Gentlemen,
I have seen several references to using calcium chloride in tyres in the forums. What is wrong with just using water? Mine are just filled with water and seem ok
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Dave




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Ed Lotterman

06-17-2006 23:55:32




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 Re: Calcium Chloride in reply to Dave Tointon, 06-17-2006 21:00:09  
I remember asking this as a kid and being told that beside not freezing at 32 degrees F. it was substantially heavier than plain water. The following source says 14-33 percent heavier depending on mixture.\



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Dave Tointon

06-17-2006 21:34:34




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 Re: Calcium Chloride in reply to Dave Tointon, 06-17-2006 21:00:09  
Of course. I didn't think of that. Not really a problem here in tropical Australia. Sorry to ask such a dumb question.
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Dave



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Jim in OH

06-17-2006 21:14:36




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 Re: Calcium Chloride in reply to Dave Tointon, 06-17-2006 21:00:09  
NOthing if it doesn't freeze where you are.... solid blocks of ice in your tires don't work well even if you are lucky enough that nothing breaks.... Windshield washing fluid is a popular choice... RV antifreeze is another choice... Calcium chloride/water mix has been a popular choice over the years because, not only does it prevent freezing, it is somewhat heavier than pure water... biggest problem is its corrosive nature when it leaks... and they always do eventually.. Jim

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Steve (DE)

06-18-2006 09:50:16




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 Re: Calcium Chloride - Beware of that Evil Stuff in reply to Jim in OH, 06-17-2006 21:14:36  
All very well and good. You don't need the anit-freeze property, so either just use water, or get started looking for a set of weights because those calcium filled tires often leak and make a permanent mess of your rims. Speaking from some experience.



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