bandsaw tires

[bill godber]

I purchased some bandsaw tires from LV, advertised as a fit for 14" wheels. Upon install I see they are approx 1/8 " too narrow for my Delta 14 wheels. My question, will this affect blade tracking?

[Doug Garson]

Shouldn't unless they are loose and shift side to side. The blade rides on the center crown of the wheel.

[lowell holmes]

I agree with Doug. I use the flutter method when tensioning the blade.

[Carroll Courtney]

Tracking is close to the center of the wheel, while like you I still would want the tire to cover the wheel. Tire is not like 2x4, that's why when I buy tires I ask what the width of the tire is cause I want it to fit and not just to come close.Next go round give Ittura Design a try

[Bruce Wrenn]

I purchased some bandsaw tires from LV, advertised as a fit for 14" wheels. Upon install I see they are approx 1/8 " too narrow for my Delta 14 wheels. My question, will this affect blade tracking?


First, the answer is no. Second, next time you need some tires for band saw, check out "Blue Max" tires. Very likely the ones from LV are actually Carters, as theirs don't fill out the wheel. The orange ones from Sulphur Grove do.