URETHANE BAND SAW TIRES 1" WIDE BY 14" DIAMETER

by Olson

Product Description

These tires will be running on your band saw long after rubber ones have literally turned to dust. They do not dry out, therefore, they will not crack, peel or harden like rubber tires do. They hold so tightly to the wheel you won't need to glue them down. Colored bright, safety orange for easier inspection. Will fit wheels of the diameter listed to plus or minus 1/2". Be sure to follow label instructions for best performance & ease of installation. Tires come in pairs. Made in USA.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000H69UKI
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,443 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #1 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tool Accessories > Blades > Band Saw Blades

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Should have bought these sooner, December 27, 2010

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Thomas P. Considine "Beau Considine" (Upperco, Maryland United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: URETHANE BAND SAW TIRES 1" WIDE BY 14" DIAMETER (Misc.)

I purchased these for a 14" Jet. They shipped quickly, installed easily and my saw runs much more smoothly. The old tires had accumulated a number of dings during the last decade, but I always hesitated replacing them because of the cost. Fortunately these high quality urethane tires cost about half that of competing brands. The new tires fit perfectly and installed in just a few minutes. Because they are urathane, they do not need to be crowned like the old rubber tires. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that the old Jet tires came off without a bit of trouble, and was amazed at what a difference the new tires made. Once installed, all the excess vibration that I had become accustomed to disappeared. The saw ran as smoothly as it did when it was brand new. Considering the cost compared to the improved performance I would recommend these tires without hesitation. (assumng you actually need new tires)
Here are a few tips to make installation easier. First run the water so it is hot but not so hot you cannot keep you hand in it. Fill a container with enough water to cover both tires. Do not over heat the tires. While the tires are warming up, remove both wheels. Remember that the bottom wheel is normally attached with a reverse thread bolt. Notice or mark the side of the wheel that points toward the outside. Next, remove the old tires. I have an old awl with the top one inch of the tip bent at a slight angle. That helped me get the old tire off the rim easily. Take the time to make sure there are no deposits of any sort on the wheel. Pay special attention to the rims. Now, set the first new tire over the bottom rim of the wheel and place the bottom third of the wheel in a bench vise taking care not to catch the tire between the jaws and the wheel. Now that the wheel is nice and secure, you can easily work the tire up about two thirds the ways around the wheel. For the last third slip the awl or any smooth round rod between the tire and the rim and stretch the tire the last bit of the way onto the wheel. Do not remove the awl yet. While it is between the tire and the wheel draw it around the wheel two or three times to distribute the tension on the tire evenly around the entire wheel. Remove the rod, repeat on the second wheel; reinstall the wheels and your done.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great upgrade on Ridgid 14" BS1400, July 19, 2011

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This review is from: URETHANE BAND SAW TIRES 1" WIDE BY 14" DIAMETER (Misc.)

Good tires, much better the terrible rubber tires. Easy enough to install once you warm them in warm/hot water. Installed on the wheels while still on saw, only removed blade ensuring to seat the tires properly. Excellent.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great deal, December 18, 2011

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ron steward (OAK RIDGE, TN, US) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: URETHANE BAND SAW TIRES 1" WIDE BY 14" DIAMETER (Misc.)

I thought I was ordering 2 tires. Imagin my suprize when I opened the the package and found 2 sets of tires. So now I have a spare set. They went on easy and solved my vibration problem. Don't know how long they will last but since I got a 2fer...well, they will last twice as long anyway.