How To CUT NEW TREAD into a WORN OUT Lawn Mower DRIVE WHEEL

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[@raymondcampbell2346]

I watch a video on TH-cam where a guy took old rubber bicycle tires and cut them to open them up and used sheet metal screws and after the first two, started pulling and stretching the tires they screwed it. Covering the whole wheel. The guy demoed the work and the mower had super traction. He made a follow up video and a year later still going strong. Saw also that some are also out an adhesive/glue on the bicycle tire as they installed it to add integrity to the install.

[@elkreepo7433]

This method is a lot easier bud, and cheaper as there is no expense...

[@lawrencecarroll2031]

Unlike a balding guy with a comb over; hose wheels look great! Good job Buck!

[@Buckwsr]

Thank you!

[@philliphall5198]

I put bicycle tire around mine when it was brand new
Works great

[@davea5150]

I thought of this exactly the other day. Why not? My mower is a Troy-Built TB-240 Front wheel drive self propelled. 👍👍

[@mrBDeye]

Smart. Very smart. I like ideas like this.

[@Buckwsr]

Thank you.

[@brucecoleman7412]

You can also go to Harbor Freight and get some cheap wheels with the same size hubs. Pry the treads off and put the new treads on your old wheels. As long as the driven gear on the wheel isn’t worn out it works great.

[@Buckwsr]

That's a great tip! Thank you.

[@Fresh-tw7ev]

I did this exact thing a couple months ago. Little black rubber bits all over my garage and workbench 😂😂😂 but it worked like a charm.

[@Buckwsr]

Yeah, I guess I had one advantage over you...I was out in the yard!

[@Joe-qm5rz]

That is such a neat idea I got a snapper mowers the same way the wheels are bald thank you for the idea thank you for the video 👍

[@Buckwsr]

Thanks, Joe.

[@rickshockley8252]

great idea! Doing this..thanks!

[@user-qb9xt6oz8r]

Great video, thanks. I'll try your method on my Snapper before trying the bike tire retread method. Either's better than the $60 a piece OEM wheels!

[@Buckwsr]

You might also be able to find some replacement wheels on amazon (aftermarket) cheaper than $60....

[@ThePearsonExperience]

Nice, I would have never thought of that.... Tnanks

[@Buckwsr]

Thanks so much!

[@johnhouli3450]

I think it looks great thanks.

[@johnhouli3450]

I don’t have one of those grinders what else could I us to make those cuts.

[@francislang5075]

great tip

[@Buckwsr]

Thank you

[@paulmonk7820]

Spray WD40 on those gears. Should help keep grass from sticking.😊

[@TejasToolMan]

I think I'll do that instead of heating mine up with the heat gun & swapping the rubbers. I meant Sandy area so my tires and Blades don't last too long

[@JaidenBriscoe-hw1ob]

How long does it take for the wheels on a push lawnmower to wear out?

[@johnhouli3450]

Great idea thanks. Besides a angle grinder would any other tool work.

[@kennyw7453]

5:57, socket rience.

[@Buckwsr]

I need to copyright that one!

[@matthewwagoner4687]

Welcome to the new generation they just throw it away. Go buy a new one. No sweat off their back.😅

[@PJL7095]

Can you come do mine? I’m in Cincinnati. Thanks

[@Buckwsr]

It’s an easy DIY project, Bud. You can do it.