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gfw1985 Samba Member
Joined: December 24, 2003 Posts: 948 Location: Raphine, VA
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Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 1:00 pm Post subject: Inflatable tire band source? |
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Just seen this mentioned in another post and reminded me. Anyone know were to buy one? I looked over all creation a while back and never did find one. If you don't know what I am talking about, it is an adjustable band to fit around tires and blow up to seat tire beads. |
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doubledoor64 Samba Member
Joined: September 23, 2003 Posts: 1073 Location: Ideeho
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Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 1:48 pm Post subject: |
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they are rather expensive and don't work on everything. (ie not a magic tool)
last one we bought at the tire store was around 175$. |
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stoneloco808 Samba Member
Joined: June 15, 2007 Posts: 658 Location: Pakalolo Country, HI
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Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2008 3:27 pm Post subject: |
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Is this what you are looking for, Click On pic for link.
I rarely use those things. I normally use this tool, a Cheetah.
But when none of these tools are available the simple Carb-Kleen and propane torch does wonders. Special thanks to the Discovery Channel, LOL!!! |
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gfw1985 Samba Member
Joined: December 24, 2003 Posts: 948 Location: Raphine, VA
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 7:34 am Post subject: |
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The band is what I'm looking for, but pic doesn't link to a supplier. I used one of them for about two years in high school while working installing tires. Not worth $175 to me, didn't realize they cost that much. I have a small ten gallon air tank that I could adapt like that Cheetah. |
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Mike Fisher Samba Member
Joined: January 30, 2006 Posts: 17963 Location: Eugene, OR
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 7:52 am Post subject: |
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The second picture does link to NAPA online that sells the tire band for $254.29. |
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baja72 Samba Member
Joined: January 17, 2008 Posts: 456 Location: Bremen , Ga.
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 12:19 pm Post subject: |
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You can use a rachet strap to do the same thing as the band. I have used them on every thing fron a 4" lawnmower up to big off road tires. Use caution when releasing the strap! |
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gfw1985 Samba Member
Joined: December 24, 2003 Posts: 948 Location: Raphine, VA
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Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 12:32 pm Post subject: |
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baja72: I think you are probably right. I need some new straps for my utility trailer anyway. Thanks Guy's! |
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