Number 1: I agree with Rob. You'll go through a few blades cuz he's right about the new blades. Number 2: The smart guy would go to PRINCESS AUTO..."man's answer to every problem in life" and buy the Non Slip Tread that they sell in a roll and you can cut to any length. And it goes on sale once in a while. You can probably order it on line.
My 2 cents.....Robert