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Band saw tires

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ebd

Band saw tires

ebd

Yesterday I was having trouble changing blades. Once I got the blade on I couldn't get it to run right. I found the urethane tire had shrunk and was about a quarter inch smaller than the channel. It had moved to different sides along the circumference. I brought it in to warm it and moved the tire all to one side but doubt that's going to work for long.

Has anyone experienced this shrinkage in width?

I did order a set of Blue Max Ultra Duty replacements. Hope I don't have the same problem with them.

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ebd

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ebd

So - no replies? Not even a nope didn't happen to me?????

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Jim DeLaney, Austintown, Ohio

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Jim DeLaney, Austintown, Ohio

Never had one shrink, but I've had several that expanded lengthwise and became loose on the wheel.

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al morgan

I use urethane tires...no problems after 10 years.....ie. Nope.

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