Ever replace them? My 14″ is loosing the upper tire, ordered 2 new from Highland, and got the Delta replacements…they seem way too small a diameter, I know they have to be stretched quite a bit, but this is impossible. Also I noted that they are too wide to nest in the wheel’s groove..not good.
They have a lot more meat, so I assume that is for crowning thickness, but, nevertheless, I am sending them back..esp at 30.00 a pop.
So, anyone deal with ridgid? I’ve had horrible luck contacting them about a riser block for that same saw..they were useless, as was Homedepot tool head muckity-muck, and Ridgid’s worthless web site. So I’d rather not go there again.
What would YOU do for new tires?
TIA
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I replaced the tires on my Ridgid bandsaw with Carter urethane tires (the blue ones). Even those seem like they're impossibly small, but with a lot of warm, soapy water and sweat equity, it works.
-Steve
RE: 'warm soapy water'. Do you have any rust from using this?
Edited 6/8/2008 4:26 pm ET by wdrite
Polyurethane and aluminum don't rust....
It's not like you're dunking the whole saw in water. The amount of water that actually makes it to the saw can be measured in drops.
-Steve
The wheels and tires on the Ridgid saws are identical to all of the other Asian made saws, so the tires you bought were probably correct, but I'm not absolutely sure that the tires made for an American made Delta saw will fit an Asian machine.
The tires look way too small but they will fit if heated in hot water, but the installation can be a struggle. As they stretch to go over the rim the tires will get narrower and thinner and they will then sit properly in the groove. The tire can sit proud of the raised edge on the rim without a problem in any case.
The tires won't have to be crowned after they are installed, the rim of the wheel has a crown machined into it that will shape the surface of the tire.
Before you return the tires call Highland and ask if they have installation instructions. You can also search here on the Knots site, the subject has been covered in the past. A Google search would probably also turn up installation in instructions. There are several tricks to the process that will make getting the tires on the rim and evenly seated go much easier.
John White
As Steve noted, lots of warm soapy water. The stretch will likely take up the excess width.
Contact Mike @ http://www.woodworkershaven.com/. I am sure there are other good after market suppliers out there, I just happen to know that he can probably help you.
Don
Thanks all, I researched a few sites and maybe it is just a matter of heat and force..but as you see, I've not done this before, and usually, when I invoke heat and force, the out come is often less than desired.
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You've gotten the answer you need. Keep in mind though, the tires DO NOT NEED TO BE CROWNED. On all 14" Deltas and Delta clones, the wheels themselves are crowned so the tires will be crowned when you get them on.Howie.........
10-4.
Gonna get em in warm soak and borrow another pr. of hands shortly.
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I have the ridgid and just replaced mine w/ the orange ones from rockler. I used my bessey clamp in reverse to stretch them out for 10 minutes and managed to get them on. After you get them on, push down on both edges to seat them behind the lip on the wheel.
This article shows how it's done. I've never needed to use water, but strong thumbs help!
http://www.owwm.com/files/PDF/FAQ/1992-FWW-BandsawTires.pdf
Pete
Having installed both the rubber and urethane tires, the rubber are a lot easier. For the urethane, I put them into boiling water to get them pliable enough for installation. If you take too long getting them on, put them back into the boiling water for a couple of more minutes. The aluminum wheels remove the heat rapidly.Evening out the tension is important as the Vaughn article relates. However, the urethane tires are less stretchy and I have found that a 1" down works better.Finally, adhesive is not required on any of the US or Asian made bandsaws. The tension will hold them on just fine.Howie.........
>> Finally, adhesive is not required on any of the US or Asian made bandsaws. The tension will hold them on just fine.This is true for 14" machines, but I want to clarify that some machines with larger wheels will require glue for the tires. Let the manufacturer's recommmendation be your guide.Pete
Edited 6/8/2008 7:44 pm ET by PeteBradley
I got em on, I used the spreader clamp trick. Worked like a charm.Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks
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