HOW TO REPLACE TREAD ON LAWN MOWER WHEELS (Get MORE GRIP That LASTS)
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Are the DRIVE WHEELS on your LAWN MOWER completely BALD or not giving you the TRACTION you need? But you don't want to spend an arm and a leg on brand NEW WHEELS? Well this $10 DOLLAR, TEN MINUTE INSTALL will work on just about ANY MOWER and could be just what you need to GET MORE GRIP! Watch and see the steps I take to give these old lawn mower wheels NEW TREAD that LASTS! LIKE & SUBSCRIBE!!!
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Any issues?
@@iconicj4258 none! Holding up great!
I did this but one better, I went to a bike shop and asked for a used tire, they had one in the trash! This works great and will last for years.
Great thinking! Like where your head is at!
I did this on my sons power wheels lol. Came off after a week on concrete use 😂 worth it. Dude was flying
Hahaha that’s awesome! He was probably ripping around the yard! Lol!
Did you try Gorilla glue??? That's stuff is unreal. Just don't use it in your hair.😂
use a lot short drywall screws around the entire wheel it will never come off again
Literally thinking the same. I got a 18v upgrade. He needs more grip for steering. Gonna try it
@@HClightdude it works well . I have done it on a power wheels, it now drives over grass mo problem
This is brilliant! I have this same mower and the wheels have always concerned me. Easy and inexpensive fix. Thank you!
Now you know what to do Wilson! It’s really surprising how much more grip this thing has! 👍👍have a good weekend
Good idea. I’ve been taking my Dremel with a cut off wheel & scoring lines on the back wheels of my Honda Hrr mower for better traction.
That’s a great idea too chris! Probably only takes a few minutes to do as well! 👍👍
Works well for kids electric cars/tractors/trucks as well! Keeps you from having to give them a push, but sometimes will pull the front wheels off the ground if heading up a hill. The kids love it!
Thanks for sharing mrcutter! !
Cool idea but $10 mountain bike tires haven't existed for the past decade 😂😂🤣🤣
@@pm1741 thanks for sharing
Hmmm 🤔 studded tires on the lawnmower. Now to retrofit it to throw snow off an icy driveway 😂
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Great work JB
Hahaha I like where your head is at ECT! Winter is about to be crazy lol! 👍👍
Dude, That's one of the best hacks I have seen. Thanks for making the video.
You got it David! Still holding up great!
I did twice this for my ancient Honda; still going strong. However, to reduce the stress on the holes made by the screws (second time) I used small washers (barely wider than the screw heads). This makes the screw a bit higher than it would be, so I first used an angle grinder (I don't have a belt sander) to reduce the head height.
It might be overkill, but it works very well.
Thanks for another excellent video!
-- Old Matt in Texas
@@MCOult thanks for sharing this Matt! 👍
A really good tip for the DIYer that does not want to spend a lot of money, good job JB
Thanks Wayne! Gets the job done on the cheap! Hope you guys are doing well! 👍
Hey JB that is one EPIC modification way more traction then the original one. Have a bless weekend together with family🙏🙏🙏🙏
Definitely way more traction my friend! It will be cool to see how she does in the fall when the grass is wet! Have a blessed weekend as well bud! 👍
I have a very hilly lawn and did this two years ago with tire treads and sheet metal screws because I wanted the screw heads to dig in. My mower climbs like a hungry Billy goat being called to dinner, and it's still good to go today.
Awesome thanks for sharing this Dave!
THIS is what I was looking for! I don’t have any problem with the parts of my lawn that are flat, but the hill is a bear.
Thanks!
You can also use some exterior grade silicone caulk and run a couple of narrow beads as you put the tread on and screw in place.
It helps hold it and when you want to remove that tread piece, just use a blade knife to cut it free as you peel off.
You can sometimes peel the silicone off or simply run another bead over it if you cut it close to the original wheel.
It holds well enough to itself for this purpose.
And, please, use Robertson screws with rounds heads with small, thin flat washers if possible. Robertson pan heads are even better if you can access them.
Awesome idea thanks for sharing
Where did you find a lawnmower wheel for only $25? Cool video, perfect example of how one does not need to re-invent the wheel. Just fix the damn thing without breaking your wallet. Thanks!
Hey johann. Are talking about a lawnmower wheel for this specific mower? Thanks for watching my friend!
That’s a great tip, JB. I’ve been doing something similar for years. Based on my observations and the real-world experience of my neighbours, my informed opinion is that manufacturers of self-propelled retail mowers don’t build those machines with longevity in mind. Well-maintained premium branded commercial push-mowers are the preference here. 37 years at the same +1/2 acre property, and into the early days of our third mower, attests to this strategy. Anyways, back to re-treading. I put a couple of strips of knobby bike tire on the bottom of my wife’s ‘landscape loafers’ so that she has good grip and won’t slip should the turf be damp or dewy.
Thanks for sharing Mac! Things are definitely not built with longevity in mind!
Yeah, flip flops are the worst
Thanks GG, I had the idea of doing something like this (UK £80 for two new Honda hrx 476 wheels!) but was great having your video especially for the self tapping screws and general method. I have my own gardening business now so cut a lot of grass! It's been 4 months since I put the tires on and they are still as good as the day I did it, so cheers matey!
@@gdgbd ROCK ON my friend! Glad this video helped you
Lot easier just to use the John Deere x720 instead of my Honda. I like the idea, keep an eye on junk days for bikes.
Thanks for sharing doug!
Or go to a bicycle shop and ask if they any trash off road tires. I did the guy gave me two different thread.
OMG! WOW YOU ARE A FREAKIN LIFE SAVER! IDK why I didn't think of this to begin with! GENIUS!! THANK YOU!
@@samanthastewart7854 hey Samantha! This works super well and lasts a really long time! Mine is still holding up great! 👍thanks for watching
I just screwed a buncha hex screws all around into the original bald tread - like 1:27 but no new tread. Basically created a buncha spikes that dug into the ground. Works really good but yours looks like a good alternative too.
That works too! Thanks for sharing map!
Genius! But what else did I expect from a fellow WNYer! Keep up the great video's!
Appreciate you monkeyboy! Go BILLS!
next time use the hex head self tappers and get even more traction .
Thanks for sharing
I wonder how does the use of hex head self tappers increase the traction? I thought the point here is to bury or hide the screws in some way.
Think about giving us an update...I do wonder if the screw heads cut thru the rubber and let the rubber pop off the screws.
@@WhiskeyCurious hey whiskey still holding on exactly the same as when I put them on a year ago. The mower has seen a lot of use this year and has been loaned out to neighbors a few times too. Working great
THAT'S INGENIOUS!! Looks like u have studs! 😂🤣👍
ROCK ON riceburner! Bolts don’t even touch the ground! Lol! This thing rips! 👍have a good weekend bud!
jb ! Your a genius 15 years in the biz and I’ve never thought of this, if only someone talked to a gardener before making a mower imagine
@@derinum hahaha right??!?! Thanks for watching my friend!
What an incredibily simple, yet elegant, solution to your problem, J.B.! In the old days we'd call that "Yankee Ingenuity." Great job and I'm almost eager for my Honda wheels to get worn...but not quite.
Hey Douglas! When those wheels wear out, you’ll be ready! So far this is working out great! 👍
WOW! Great solution. I just happen to see new bike tires at my local goodwill for $2 each. Running back there tomorrow to get them.
Go for it darth! Your mower will thank you!
Tried something similar to my car @ ended-up w/four flat tires! (Lol) Hey, I have some old astro-turf, wonder if I could build myself a wig?
Works great yep..two seasons now still holding . money saving tip..
@@timothykarnes7945 ROCK ON! Mine are still holding on too! Works great!
Another great tip, as always. And thanks, as always!
The real wheels on my Ariens self-propelled mower are worn out, and new wheels are not only difficult to find, they're very expensive. They used to sell 'skins' to replace the tread, but I can't find any for sale. One of mine is missing parts of the sidewall and almost ready to fall off completely. This looks like a GREAT solution, and I'm going to try it.
Have to admit, I'm not fond of the idea of all those screws, but it does seem to be a practical attachment method. I'll follow this thread for your updates. I've been thinking of using a combination of screws to provide a secure anchor at the seam where the two ends of the tire meet, but using some JB Weld for plastics or maybe silicone sealant throughout the rest of the circumference to hold the replacement tread in place. Or maybe a couple of sets of screws 180 degrees from each other, and glue in the other areas.
At any rate, thanks once again for sharing your expertise and creativity in a professional and entertaining fashion.
Hey Chuck! I wouldn’t worry too much about the screws my friend! They really do a great job holding the tread on! Fun modification that works great! Thanks for being a cool fan!
Of course they charge 50 bucks for a couple cheap plastic replacement wheels.
Yep they are pricey!
Just curious is you would make videos on the following: ultimate guide to maintaining a strong trimmer ultimate guide to maintaining a blower
Hey Kanye! Good video ideas. I don’t have anything like that for trimmers but but have loads of snowblower videos around that topic. Thanks for watching my friend!
I have spent a small fortune on Honda wheels
This is a game changer
Wow
Thanks
Glenn
Wait until you feel the grip Glenn! That’s the game changer! 👍
There's a reason why the original wheels don't have very aggressive thread, not to dig into the grass. I would go with a less aggressive thread.
@@ssstttyyy been using this tread for almost a year now and my lawn hasn’t been ripped up by this tread. Nothing to worry about with this tire.
I used self tapping screws at the edges of each wheel of my push mower. Works like studs
Awesome thanks for sharing
Need this for my honda snowblower. The wheels are just plastic and slide when going on a slanted surface
Could probably help there too! Thanks for watching!
Excellent fix for a fraction of the cost -- Thanks for the video!!
Still working out great! Thanks for watching
JB - your "let me think about that!" expression is as priceless as these awesome tips you offer us with each new upload. I find myself saying "why didn't I ever think about that?" a lot with your videos. I also find myself saying thank you JB with regularity. Best wishes always good man.
JOE!!! I often find find myself thinking a lot like that in the garage! Figured I’d get it on camera lol! You’re a heck of guy Joe! Thanks as always for the positive feedback! 👍👍
Pure genius. They look like studded snow tires...which might come in handy in your neck of the woods, JB!
Lol yeah we’ll need them in a few months! Tons of grip! Wonder how they perform on ice 🤔?
i thought of doing this and wondered if someone else already came up with it, you did, nice idea.
Works great my friend! 👍
Just get a push mower, problem solved....🤠
Thanks for watching
!!WOW!! JUST what I was looking for - THANK YOU!!!
Now I'm off to pimp my mower!
ROCK ON Stephen!
What about a flat head screw instead of rounded
@@beachvibeslive9758 yep whatever works
I've been trying to "Get a grip" 4 quite some time, but that does seem like a EXCELLENT fix- (you definetly had your thinking cap on 4 that one) keep-up the good Ideas!!
Thanks Yale! That mower has tons of grip now! Takes right off!!👍thanks for watching bud!
I did this a few years ago, never tore up the grass, sidewalk, etc.
It's the best way to do it.
Thanks for sharing Brian!
I always need more grip. This is brilliant. What a great idea, JB. Thanks for sharing this tip! Have an awesome day! 😊😊👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks for watching and you have an awesome day as well!
Great job! You mentioned about tearing up the turf because of too good of tread...my experience has been that smooth wheels actually doo more damage as they tend to spin more and this leaves 'skid marks' down to the dirt esp in wet/damp grass...cheers!
Thanks for sharing this Kirk! No ripped up turf here so far! 👍 have a good rest of your weekend!
@@GarageGear you too JB! Keep up the great content
Why not use A Hot glue gun then screw i say Go tell honda youwant rubber tires
You could do that if you wanted to but it’s not necessary. This whole process only took a couple of minutes to do. Honda has rubber wheels on their higher end models that won’t fit this mower. Thanks for watching
You are a genius thank you so much and always thumbs up
Appreciate you liljoe!
Nice Hack, Thank You!!!
Thanks for watching DJ! 👍
I have an idea for an invention! Make smaller, stretchable covers to fit over the tires. Maybe rubber cement them in place so you don't need the screws.
There’s an idea!
👍 just what I was looking for ! 🤔. Worth a try !
You won’t be disappointed
Just a silly question but would you know a trick to raise the mow height cut from 4” to maybe 4.4-5” on the HRX? I have st augustine grass in Florida. Thanks!!
@@rayhollerrr hey Ray unless you can cut notches in the deck those mowers too out at 4
@@GarageGear yeah right now the HRX217 max height is 4”. I would like to have it at 4.5-5”. I’m
Mowing every 5 days
@@rayhollerrr that’s not bad for st Augustine grass. Many mow that every 3-4. Especially now in the summer.
@@GarageGear yes sir! It’s so dang hot right nownin Florida. Everyone is mowing at 7pm LOL
Nice!! Thanks for the idea!!
@@artolivares-qm5wv thanks for watching art
Wasnt looking for this, but glad i found it.
TH-cam has some weird ways of showing us what we need to see lol
Hey JB would you recommend putting the new tread on all 4 wheels? AJ
No just the ones that drive it is fine.
@@GarageGear thank you
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Hahahahahaha buy one get one half off SALE too! Made me laugh again bud! Have an awesome weekend space cadet! 👍
Thanks for this tip. Everything went smoothly. After the tread hack my mower moves really quickly.
All grip no slip! ROCK ON! 👍
That’s a great mod to those wheels JB! Very innovative too. Have a great holiday weekend buddy! Any plans?
Thanks Jay! Going to Antique World and enjoying the remaining days of the summer sun. What’s going on with you?
my Grandson's Baptism is today.
For more sensitive lawns, a cruiser bike tire is closer to a standard turf tire.
Thanks for sharing!
That may work if those wheels are plastic but i found it wont work if you have rubber wheels.
Hey Al! Thanks for sharing! Have you tried this before?
@@GarageGear I have retreated rubber wheels with a router(posted a video on that) but I only removed a retread like that on rubber wheels as it was not that well done by previous person.
@@berardia4 thanks again for sharing my friend!
Maybe you can do a video on 1) snow blowers regarding when to change sparks plugs and which sparks plugs you prefer best - me personally, I won't ever touch a bosch
Hey covey I like this video idea but I never change my spark plugs! I just clean them. I only replace them if they actually not creating spark. In that case I just buy the same one usually.
Genius job bro. Maybe a patent in the future? lol. Doing this to mine this weekend. Happy Labor Day!
Give it a shot! You won’t be disappointed keith! Happy Labor Day bud! 👍
THANK YOU I've been stuggling for 2 years getting my mower to go up hiil.
Oh this will definitely help you out!
3M makes a type of plastic weld called PR1500. I used it to repair a nasty sidewall gash on an ATV tire. I wonder if it would work on those plastic wheels.
Might be worth a look!
Good point. But if some folks plan to scalp or cut their lawn really short for various purposes, then the additional increase in hight could be problematic. If you look at HRX's wheels, there is not much tread on the tires. The important factor is to get the traction produced by the rubber. So, a much thinner tire may suit more situations by not increasing the hight as much and still producing sufficient traction.
@@rezanorouzian8198 good point rez!
Kinda gives MAD MAX vibes. I like it!! 👍
Hahaha right??? Looks pretty rough and rugged lol! 👍
What about the front tires? Don’t they get any love?
I would show them some love but they look brand new lol! Have a an awesome weekend Gary!
G’day greetings from Tasmania Australia 🇦🇺 what a great idea I own a Huskqvarna self propelled and the tread is very smooth and my lawn slopes so it slides which you tend to fight it it’s a real pain. This idea would solve that problem thank you kind regards John
You got it my friend! 👍
Ive been wondering if I could change the rear wheels on my (awesome) Ego self propelled mower - this is a much better solution - thank you SO much for this video!
It works great Justine you won’t be disappointed!
I just bought new drive wheels for the same mower. Only $25 for the pair
Good find my friend!
What a great idea! I was just thinking a while back that using a car tire (with good tread on it) would also work for that same reason on my lawn sweeper once they get worn out. The bicycle tire is also a pretty good idea! Thanks JB!
You got it painter! It works really well!
A great idea! I may try this out on my Toro Recycler mower I will be selling next spring :-)
Go for it! 👍
I’ve been looking into getting a stronger pressure washer because my old electric Husqvarna washer is getting worn out. I plan on replacing it with a Craftsman CS950 with the Briggs and Stratton on it. I just need something that isn’t too expensive but can meet the psi rating I need.
Hey BCSERK what’s the psi rating on that bad boy?
Dude, I did this several months back and it has been great. I'm losing weight running behind my mower now.
Hahaha right! Need to buy running shoes just to cut your lawn! Lol
Good idea.
Thanks for watching Brian!
Years ago I had a similar problem with the tread on the rear wheels of my Honda mower (forget the model, but it had the blade brake system that allowed the mower to keep running when you let go of the handle but it stopped the blade super quickly for safety). It was pretty clear after just a little bit of close inspection that the front and rear wheels were exactly the same except the rear wheels had metal gears pressed on the splines on the inside of the plastic wheel hub and they were held on by a few of the splines being melted. By cutting off those melted parts I was able to pry the gears off and press them onto the front wheels and just swap the front and back sets. This bought me another few years before the plastic wheels wore down enough that they started splitting in half, at which time I just bought a new set. Also, at least with that model, the deck wasn't actually completely level when all the wheels were at the same setting, since part of the mulching design was to have the front of the mower a little higher than the back so that the grass got cut incrementally more as the mower moved forward. I discovered that setting the rear wheels one notch higher than the front made the deck more level and resulted in a more even cut of my grass. The two stacked mulching blades still seemed to do a good job so I didn't worry about hurting the mulching performance. Dunno if more recent Honda mowers did the same thing, since this was quite some time ago.
I like the idea of basically using "retreads" on the mower, and will keep that in mind if my 80v Kobalt mower wheels ever seem to need more tread. Great idea!!!
Thanks for sharing this dj! Let me know if you throw them on your kobalt!
@@GarageGear I absolutely will. So far the Kobalt wheels seem to be holding up just fine after 4 seasons, as are my batteries. Fingers crossed!!!
Great idea. My drive wheels sometimes spin even on dry flat areas. I just ordered the screws on Amazon!
Awesome! Plenty of grip coming
it works great, all them free mtb knobbies at trail trash can's! And I used to cut 1/4th into the old tread on the mower wheel with angle grinder, worked for a summer vs forever with mtb knobbies
Thanks for sharing
And now that the wheels are studded it’s all ready for winter😂
Yep ready for snow!
Snow mower 😂🤣😂🤣
This is a great method. I have a 1994 lawnboy and cannot find a replacement wheel. It is no longer available the company was absorb by Toro and parts are scarce. This is smart alternative. Thanks Garage Gear and the video demonstration was awesome. I bet you have a lot other fixes in your hat.😊
Appreciate you David! I’ll see what else I can come up with! 👍👍
JB thanks for the idea I took the rubber tire and cut to size and screwed into the plastic in middle didn’t go on the side didn’t want to interfere with the gears of the wheel. Work good I’m happy with it.
The hard part was cutting the tire to size
Thanks again.
Awesome John! Bet you got plenty of grip now!
Gorilla Glue?
@@super-grandpa perhaps that could work. That will definitely be messier and take more time. The screws are still holding over a year later with no issues!
This is a great idea. The wheels on my mower have always spun even brand new. Although, it is a model that the front wheels provide the drive. Bad design for a rear-bagger.
Give it a shot! You won’t be disappointed! 👍
He buried his head.😅🎉
Thanks for watching carl
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Thanks for watching we cut grass!
Not bad at all considering how cheap it is. I will consider it because in my lawn I have some inclination and sometimes I lost traction
Oh this will definitely help for that Carlos! 👍 have a good weekend bud!
Took an angle grinder and made treads on my wheels. Way quicker...
Thanks for sharing Randy!
I did a power wheels jeep I glued it with spray glue 90 and stainless steel staples been on over three years. Has no problems on inclines now.
Awesome thanks for sharing
great idea man
Thanks for watching my friend
i just pulled my old tire from my bike out of the garbage, fantastic idea
You won’t be disappointed! Glad you could do it on the cheap!
JB the next time I try to use the self tapping I’m thinking of first drilling a tiny hole. I also need to try and trim the edge of the tire. They seem to go under the wheel dust covers.
Sounds like a good plan
Genius idea
ROCK ON my friend 👍
You can no longer drift your lawnmower around corners anymore 🤷🏻♂️
Some things will have to be sacrificed lol!
That's a great hack! Why didn't i think if it? Lol.
I’m sure you did at one point or another Smallblock you’re just a man of too many great ideas lol! 👍👍
JB I have the rubber but I have no rubber on the rim of wheel. What do you think of what I should do.
Are the wheels that bald. You ran the tread completely off?
@@GarageGearyes no rubber just the wheel plastic. I’m thinking of putting stick on threads for stairs like one piece cut in half. Then apply the tire from a off road bike.
@@johnhouli3450 don’t know without exactly seeing it but it sounds like this would be more work and probably come off. Not sure. I would probably buy a new or even a gently used set on eBay and as those started to get low I would put on a set of bike tires.
JB I cut the tire 1/2 of a inch off the sides and the wrapped rubber tire around the plastic wheel and used 3/4 inch self tapping screws. Let’s see how it holds up.
I’m giving my 12 year old mower to a friends son to use for his small back yard.
Don't need the tire tread. Just use screws and let them stick out a quarter inch. I need the traction on my 40 degree hill.
That will work too. Thanks for sharing.
Im gonna try this. My two year old Toros back wheels are already bald.
You won’t be disappointed. Give it a shot!
Great idea I gotta do that with my Honda. When the wheels are rolling, they kinda look like studs.
They do don’t they! But the screws never touch the ground! Thanks for watching!
I found that if you're cognoscente of the possibility of wearing the tires down when on concrete or pavement and start to push the mower before you lightly engage the wheels so they don't spin and stay on grass otherwise the wheels last forever on my mower as well as the gear system inside the wheel. I have a friend that would grab that handle full throttle on pavement and wore actual holes in his wheels.
Thanks for sharing this princern!