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   saschafer | Apr 20, 2008 03:17am | #1

   Bandsaw tires degrade over time and need to be replaced. You should be able to get replacement tires from Sears, but you might also want to consider upgrading to polyurethane tires, available from various woodworking supply houses. Carter tires, which are blue, cost about $45 a pair. Generic no-name urethane tires, which are orange, cost about $35 a pair.

   Installation note: When you get the tires, they will appear to be much, much too small to fit on the wheels. Don't worry--they're supposed to be that small, as they have to be really tight in order to not come off at speed.

   -Steve

    

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   ErikE | Apr 20, 2008 07:58pm | #3

   Thanks for your help. I'll check out new tires.Erik

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   PeteBradley | Apr 20, 2008 05:07am | #2

   You're definitely due for new tires. Either rubber or urethane will do fine.

   Pete

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   ErikE | Apr 20, 2008 07:59pm | #4

   Thanks for the advice. I'll look into new tires.Erik

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   tom77 | Apr 21, 2008 04:39pm | #5

   If your tire appears to be in reasonable condition, try applying some rubber adhesive and reinstall. It could get you back in operation while you are getting some new tires.

   Good luck, Tom.

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   ErikE | Apr 21, 2008 08:48pm | #6

   Tom Good idea. Thanks.Erik