Doug,
They are not clear coated. I run nitrogen in mt tires and have never had a problem.
I was unsure about what a clear coat may do or how long it would last. I just polish them up with Wright's Brass polish and that's it.
As far as the back yard, it's a bitch to mow in the wet season...
Chip
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