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 Posted - October 07 2016 : 11:03:49 PM
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Hey Guys, What is a good source for tires for Tyco/Mantua trucks with MU-2 motors? Thanks
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Posted - October 07 2016 : 11:15:36 PM
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| I believe Calumet/Stewart Products makes traction tires for Tyco. They should fit any drive as the wheels are the same size(aren't they?).
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Posted - October 08 2016 : 09:56:08 AM
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quote:I believe Calumet/Stewart Products makes traction tires for Tyco. They should fit any drive as the wheels are the same size(aren't they?).
Originally posted by kristofer4301Â -Â October 07 2016Â :Â 11:15:36 PM
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Yes, Calamut makes some, but MU-2 motor tires are different. They're basically small O-rings, not flat bands. Those are for the PT motor trucks. I have had to buy the O-rings off Ebay from China, due to the fact that almost no company I've found sells 1mm diameter ( thickness) O-rings, usually only 2mm diameter you can find locally ( USA ), and they're too thick. I "believe" the size I use is 12mm for MU-2 motors. which is 12mm x 1mm. They're cheap from China via Ebay, and their shipping is free. So figure $3 to 4 for a pack of 100 is what I paid.
So, PT and MU tires are different. Just so you know. TH MU-2 has a thin groove down the center of the plastic wheel, whereas the PT has a wider groove which holds the flat band.
Jerry , train repair guy.
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Posted - October 08 2016 : 2:02:09 PM
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| Hmmm. That's very valuable knowledge. I thought you could just use those Calumet tires on the MU-2s as well.
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Posted - October 08 2016 : 7:51:39 PM
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| Thanks, Guys--I saw those on EBay. They looked too thick, but maybe that's just me.
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Posted - October 08 2016 : 9:14:36 PM
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quote:Thanks, Guys--I saw those on EBay. They looked too thick, but maybe that's just me.
Originally posted by Adams - October 08 2016 : 7:51:39 PM
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No, they're OK for PT trucks, but the older MU-2 has a thin groove for O-ring type traction tires, so they won't work. You had a good eye.  I don't like the Calamut tires, either, they are cut crooked, and quite frankly, suck. IMHO. They're better than nothing, but not MUCH better.   I have yet to see any real high-quality flat traction tires that are worth much these days. Sad to say.
Jerry
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Posted - October 09 2016 : 03:30:28 AM
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Calumet #505 is for HO diesels, actually fits older Mehano stuff like AHM, old Life Like,ATT, and some Lionel HO. They are wider
Calumet #515 is for Chattanooga Choo Choo, fits PT's and sometimes you can sneak them on to MU 2's.
I have stretched both on to steam drivers with some work although they do have some for steam engines, I don't know the number.
The actual MU 2 o ring is a very small cross section that would be used in actuator valves and so forth. I've yet to find a good source.
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Posted - October 09 2016 : 2:07:51 PM
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I came across these a few years ago.
You have to look in the RC section of a hobby shop.
The brand is AXIAL. It's a green & white carded product.
The part # is AXA1163.
They are an O-ring 7mm x 1mm and when I bought them , 10 per package.
They worked great for me.
Evan
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Posted - October 09 2016 : 2:44:47 PM
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quote:I came across these a few years ago.
You have to look in the RC section of a hobby shop.
The brand is AXIAL. It's a green & white carded product.
The part # is AXA1163.
They are an O-ring 7mm x 1mm and when I bought them , 10 per package.
They worked great for me.
Evan
Originally posted by PGE33Â -Â October 09 2016Â :Â 2:07:51 PM
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They look like they should work. I am not familiar with measurements of the MU-2 wheels but here they are on eBay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Axial-AXA1163-O-Ring-7x1mm-10-SCX10-/360941567098?hash=item5409cb3c7a:g:SGYAAOSwPCVX7X3y
Pretty cheap too.
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Posted - October 09 2016 : 3:11:51 PM
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$8.00 shipping!
Go to a hobby shop.
Help pay the rent.
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Posted - October 09 2016 : 3:29:21 PM
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quote:$8.00 shipping!
Go to a hobby shop.
Help pay the rent.
Originally posted by PGE33Â -Â October 09 2016Â :Â 3:11:51 PM
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That must be because you're in Canada. It's $2.70 shipping for me. I would love to go a hobby shop but ours in town closed 2 years ago. :/
Edited by - kristofer4301 on October 09 2016 3:33:56 PM
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