Carrier wheel re rubbering got a group deal !

[kevin powles]

hi rich, yes good idea, let me know what you need, wont your carrier be running by feb?. Did you make up the wheel spacers, i'm having four made next week, i found some correct size bearings on ebay, £20 each from germany, i bought for to do my front idler wheels on the two carriers.

kevin.

[RichardT10829]

yes the shims are fantastic my front idlers i have changed bearings around etc and they are ok now. and i may be done in feb infact i beleive i will be done by then but with everything else my family and house etc come first and we have alot going on so Feb is a loose date so to speak.... plus i wont get any mileage done so we would all be wating longer for the results, where as you, or shaun, or Martyn, barry......Nigel....Ron (the list is getting bigger hehehehe) will no doubt clock up some miles and we can get the rubber tested for its viability for further production for everyone.

good score on the bearings though buddy i was quoted 48 + VAT per bearing for the correct size.... and circa £4 for the top end spec slightly bigger ones i have gone with. just hope the shim does not sweat onto the axle.. time will tell

[Marc van Aalderen]

Hello Richard,

After my trip to War & Peace another of my road wheels is beginnging to fall apart. I have 6 old worn wheels plus 2 bad ones still on my Carrier. If the testing of the "prototype wheel" is succesfull then count me in for 8 wheels please.

Cheers,

Marc

[RichardT10829]

No probs Marc will keep you all posted on this front.

[Haridimos]

Richard, what a great job you have done!

Our Athens M.V.C. has a Mk I Carrier which needs four, maybe five, wheels to re rubber.

Do we have a chance to join in?

[RichardT10829]

yes no probs will do, i have a test rim ready for use (minus its rubber) and one complete one to use for measuring etc, i think what i will do if the testing phase is a success is to create a spread sheet noting who's wheels are who's, cast numbers etc.... i would need all prospective wheels stripped of rubber though folks...... i will keep you all posted on this front as it progresses it wont be an overnight job but i am sure once we get setup we can get a regular affordable supply on the go.

this offer is open to everyone when we get things going.....i would potentially advise over seas folks to perhaps get into syndicates for posting wheels.... could be a tad pricey otherwise.

cheers folks

Richie

[RichardT10829]

Right folks bit of a development on this front.... i have found a place in North Shields (Aquaseal Rubber Unit 13 Point pleasant Ind Estate) who have had a good look at a pair of wheels for me they are in agreement that the rubber is a natural rubber which is steam hardenend. the rubber itself is the same as that used on HGV or tractor tyres.
they can re coat wheels in the same rubber as the original stuff which then has to be machined true quoted between 70 - 80 GBP / wheel he would prefer the wheels to arrive stripped of rubber otherwise costs would rise. and he would need at least 8 weeks lead in time due to the amount of work he has at the minute. good thing is as the wheels are machined true that means front idlers could be done at the same time, as i am told its all done on a large lathe type parting machine.

would this interest anyone ? this would be a zero profit affair for me.


just thought i would let you know.. you can contact him direct if needed he has a web page.


Cheers

Richie