re-rubbering British wheels

Bob Moseley (RIP) · #1 21-02-13, 04:35

Hi all - as you are aware I re-rubber Oz Carrier wheels. My latest batch of sixteen will land in Corowa next month.

I have had several enquiries about re-rubbering British wheels but have done nothing about it as I don't believe there is a strong market. However I was thinking that the mold I use could be converted/adapted. Therefore I need a British wheel to go through the conversion exercise.

If I could obtain one by begging, borrowing, stealing or as a last resort buying, with pickup at Corowa, it would be appreciated.

And as a heads up, if anyone needs wheels re-rubbered bring them to Corowa. If interested PM me for details.

Salesman Bob

Bob Moseley (RIP) · #2 26-02-13, 08:01

Hi all - just a reminder, I am still looking for a British wheel.

Bob

Ben · #3 26-02-13, 09:02

Bob

If you've got a carrier pigeon strong enough I've got plenty you can play with. Assuming there's no pigeon shipping may be an issue from the UK!

It's a shame as they look the part for sure

Happy hunting

Ben

Lynn Eades · #4 26-02-13, 09:56

The profile height and side angles will be the same. If you want a carefully measured wheel width, I can do that for you.
Do you have a packer for your mould, to do the bogie adjuster wheels,or do you turn them down?

Luke R · #5 26-02-13, 11:17

Bob, Ive got a couple here if you cant find some closer.
I couldn't tell you if there the adjuster or main road wheel though?

Luke

Bob Moseley (RIP) · #6 27-02-13, 10:20

Lynn - I believe the rubber is narrower than the Oz wheels.

Luke - PM me with address details and I will see if I can pick up or arrange to get to Corowa.

Bob

Bob Moseley (RIP) · #7 06-03-13, 09:49

Hi all - once again, due to the underwhelming response to re-rubbering British wheels, I will can the project.

Bob

Jim Burrill · #8 06-03-13, 19:24

Is anyone doing a similar service in North America?

roy206 · #9 06-03-13, 21:55

here in holland i,ve done 2 sets and they look great

Jim Burrill · #10 06-03-13, 21:58

Bravo! Very good lookign wheels!

But I shudder at the cost to send dead wheels over and redone wheels back across the ocean....

Did you do the re-rubber, or did you take them to a shop?

I have ehard a shop that re-rubber's wheels for forklifts could do this.

CHeers,
Jim

Bob Moseley (RIP) · #11 07-03-13, 02:57

Hi all - it is quite simple. Firstly identify an industrial rubber facility and get a mold made using a wheel as a template. My mold cost about $3000 to make and what happens is that the stripped rim is placed in the mold and then rubber is molded to it under a 600 ton press. My rubber has a Duro rating of about 75 which is more than adequate.

Bob