Carrier wheel re rubbering got a group deal !

[RichardT10829]

Right folks bit of a development on this front.... i have found a place in North Shields (Aquaseal Rubber Unit 13 Point pleasant Ind Estate) who have had a good look at a pair of wheels for me they are in agreement that the rubber is a natural rubber which is steam hardenend. the rubber itself is the same as that used on HGV or tractor tyres.
they can re coat wheels in the same rubber as the original stuff which then has to be machined true quoted between 70 - 80 GBP / wheel he would prefer the wheels to arrive stripped of rubber otherwise costs would rise. and he would need at least 8 weeks lead in time due to the amount of work he has at the minute. good thing is as the wheels are machined true that means front idlers could be done at the same time, as i am told its all done on a large lathe type parting machine.

would this interest anyone ? this would be a zero profit affair for me.


just thought i would let you know.. you can contact him direct if needed he has a web page.


Cheers

Richie