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CUTTING TIRES ON TEAM COBRA LATHE

Old 10-05-2005, 02:14 PM
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i bought a used lathe---anybody have any help and pointer for me ??

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Track side truer or the bigger AC powered one?

Trackside truer: get extra o-rings

AC powered one: make sure the threaded rod is true to the arbor its mounted in, it will effect how true your tires get.

as for tire size, it depends on what you want, your track layout, what type of car you are using, and what motor your running and what pinions you have available.
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Originally Posted by timmay70
Track side truer or the bigger AC powered one?

Trackside truer: get extra o-rings

AC powered one: make sure the threaded rod is true to the arbor its mounted in, it will effect how true your tires get.

as for tire size, it depends on what you want, your track layout, what type of car you are using, and what motor your running and what pinions you have available.

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i do have a pair of calipers
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If your on a budget, you could start at 61mm, however, in racing, more mass means slower accelleration. Many people are starting at 59mm or less. Look around here for roll out numbers based on your motor, then go to one of the gearing websites to figure out what ratio it is based on your choices. (hint, 64 pitch gears are more efficent at transferring power than 48, I would upgrade when funds allow)...
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Originally Posted by timmay70
If your on a budget, you could start at 61mm, however, in racing, more mass means slower accelleration. Many people are starting at 59mm or less. Look around here for roll out numbers based on your motor, then go to one of the gearing websites to figure out what ratio it is based on your choices. (hint, 64 pitch gears are more efficent at transferring power than 48, I would upgrade when funds allow)...
thanks , i had 64 pitch, went through 2 spur gaers and 1 pinion in 1 night, wasnt happy, changed back to 48
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