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 Posted - November 16 2009 : 11:59:14 PM
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i did a search, i even checked my old post, & the thread tyco brian did won't open for me for some reason. i bought some traction tires for the chattanooga 0-8-0 type steamers (stewart 515) to use on all my tyco power torque equipped diesels that needed them. they worked ok for a little while, but now all of them are losing traction. i ckecked my track & it is spotless, so the only thing left was the traction tires. i looked at them today & the top of the tire comes up even with the groove they sit in. a factory tire sticks up past that by about .025".
what do you guys use? has anyone tryed life like or any other brands?
please help, "again".
jerry
Edited by - smokie on November 17 2009 12:01:45 AM
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Posted - November 17 2009 : 06:27:09 AM
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| Smokie - Tyco diesels use #505 traction tires - #515 is for Tyco steam loco's. Even though both have power torque motors - the wheels groove is different. Calumet is the new name for traction tires - numbers are still the same though. I would say you can still purchase Stewart tires under Stewart name as it is older stock now since name change. Being older stock now shouldn't affect tire as long as it fits snug when installed. Hope this helps. -Brian - BriansTyco.
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Posted - November 17 2009 : 10:51:44 AM
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thanks brian, i can't get the sticky on traction tires to open for some reason. it allways says there is a problem with the web site or it's under maintanance. do you know the demintions of the Calumet 505 tires?
have you or anyone else tryed the traction tires that are on ebay? you can get 100 for $7.00 bucks.
jerry
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Posted - November 17 2009 : 9:32:53 PM
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i found out today that a #47 rubber O ring fits great. you can get a pack of ten at lowes for $1.97. i bought three packs & replaced all the others.
jerry
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Posted - November 17 2009 : 11:31:54 PM
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quote:
have you or anyone else tryed the traction tires that are on ebay? you can get 100 for $7.00 bucks.
Originally posted by smokie-November 17 2009: 10:51:44 AM
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I broke down and ordered these today, just to see. I have my doubts, though. I wish I'd thought of looking for O-rings. That sounds like a great idea. I'll let everyone know about the ebay tires when I get them.
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Posted - November 18 2009 : 12:37:55 AM
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i started to buy them myself, i just wanted mine "fixed right now". let me know how they turn out. & your question on the other post, i don't know anything about shark nose deisels. they might or might not be as good (motor & gear wise).
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Posted - November 22 2009 : 12:47:52 AM
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I think the Sharknoses that I have are just later models, and cheaply made. I've got one running PT and one repowered, but I'm not thrilled about either. Someday I'll replace the trucks with something stronger. The gears are really flimsy.
The tires arrived today. I think they're just dental elastics. I'm not impressed at all. In fact, I kinda feel ripped off. They work, but I'm afraid to leave them on given the reports I've read that dental elastics decay and turn into a mess.
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Posted - November 22 2009 : 11:42:13 PM
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| I want to upgrade my last post about the traction tires. AVOID THEM AT ALL COSTS. I was hoping to use a few temporarily to "test drive" some locos, but they're complete junk. They're not even a uniform thickness...one side will be thick and another thin. They're really hard to put on, and like I said before, I think they're just dental elastics. But since I never had braces, I don't really know.
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Posted - November 26 2009 : 07:16:52 AM
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I bought traction tires for the early TYCO diesels from www.yardbirdtrains.com
By early,I mean the tires are 0-ring style. my understanding is that later traction tires have a square cross-section. They are expensive,
$1.25 per pair.
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Posted - June 29 2010 : 1:01:43 PM
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Yes the orthodontal elastics will not be uniform in diameter and even worse will be affectd by any oil of grease,,
on another part of this forum Tyco Motive power the same subject is discussed.
Jerry uses a # 47 O ring. Being that they are nitrile rubber oil and grease will not affect
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