replacing tires on an older 14-inch delta band saw

[Jim Hoti]

My old 1947 Delta is currently undergoing a restoration as it was getting a wee bit tired. I am looking to replace the tires among other things. I was looking at these => http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=5838

Anybody got any thoughts on these or other tires?

Thanks.

[Kent A Bathurst]

http://www.carterproducts.com/product_list.asp?cat_id=30

[Tom Henderson2]

I put new tires on my old Sears 12" saw and they have worked fine; not sure where I got them. So I'd say go for it.

Installation was pretty simple; soak the tires in hot water then stretch them around the wheel, kinda like putting a tire on a bike wheel.

-TH

[mark kosse]

I have the rockler tires on 2 old delta's. A '47 like yours and a '69. fit just fine. The carter tires are a cool color but almost 2X the cost.

[glenn bradley]

We put the Rockler tires on my dad's 1940's 14" Delta. The seam is guaranteed for life and they work great. Dip them in hot water for a spell and stretch them on; that's it.

[Jim Hoti]

Saw the Carters, but was wondering if they were really worth twice as much. I'll probably give the Rocklers a go. I thank you again for the insight.

[Joseph Tarantino]

jim..if you want any information or products for delta 14" BSs, i'd contact iturra design:

http://www.manta.com/coms2/dnbcompany_l6b7r

no website but lou iturra has probably forgotten more than most experts will ever know about BSs, and the delta 14 is his speciality. he's never steered me wrong.

[Jim Hoti]

recommendation...will give them a holler