Bogie Wheel Re-rubbering

[Stew Robertson]

Ron :
Do you mind if I ask the cost per wheel
Thanks

[ron]

Hi Stew when I first got them done they were a bit over $300 AUST each since gone up a bit in price, dale had a few done in recent times , i think that they would now be about $320, but well worth the money sure makes the carrier look good I always had them done and fitted new old stock track, it completes the restoration, and after all you only ever do it once, regards Ron

[RichCam]

Hello Ron,
So $300 Australian is pretty close to $300 Canadian - correct? (Plus shipping)
Do you know if they are polyurethane or are they rubber?
Regards, Richard

[ron]

Hi Richm,Yes the rate of exchange is about the same, they are rubber, and a first class job,, by the way I have dozens of wheels here, 5 and 6 spoke, they will get re done when I need them Regards ron

[Dale Jordan]

The price is $350 AUD take out the bearings degrease leave the old rubber on the wheels they do the rest .. if you have a set to do it can take a couple of weeks as they only do one at a time , very, very ,good people to deal with . Dale

[RichCam]

Hello Ron and Dale,
Thank you for your positive references of Big Tyre. Sounds like they can do a very good job for re-rubbering military tires in the Australia/New Zealand area.
I was fortunate enough to pick up Stew Robertson's steel casting for universal carrier bogie wheels. I've purchased a 2 part black polyurethane starter kit and some 3M Silicone mould release spray. I'm going to strip one of my surplus wheels to the rim and give the mould a try. I will post some pictures for comparison. This may help some Canadian carriers owners with re-rubbering wheels on this side of the pond.
Cheers, Richard.

[RichardT10829]

I am busy going through the mould process for people in the UK. I have one wheel stripped ready to go so will update how it pans out.