Where to get foam for large tires?
06-25-2006, 05:27 PM
#1
Where to get foam for large tires?
Hi guys,
I have some questions about foam tires, and I'd really appreciate any help:
1. What type of foam material is used for r/c tires and where can I buy it? (like in sheets, rods, or tubes)
2. Where can I get large diameter wheels and foam tires, like 3-4" diameter? Are there any premounted foam tires in that size?
3. How do I mount foam tires?
Thanks!
I have some questions about foam tires, and I'd really appreciate any help:
1. What type of foam material is used for r/c tires and where can I buy it? (like in sheets, rods, or tubes)
2. Where can I get large diameter wheels and foam tires, like 3-4" diameter? Are there any premounted foam tires in that size?
3. How do I mount foam tires?
Thanks!
06-27-2006, 01:31 AM
#2
Tech Regular
Hmm I don't know where to get them that big...
06-27-2006, 08:26 AM
#3
Jaco has seemed to stop selling 1/10th donuts also....
07-14-2006, 01:53 AM
#4
What type of foam is it?
What type of foam is used in r/c tires? I just need a name to do a search.
07-14-2006, 11:33 AM
#5
Tech Addict
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I'm not as up on it as I used to be but the basics are that the different foam compounds are alloys (mixtures) of various plastic (synthetic) and rubber (natural) chemical compounds that are then made into foam.
I used to (early 90's) get foam from a die cutter that bought the foam from a factory in sourhern Virginia that is no longer in operation. I don't think any of it is no make in the U.S. for environmental reasons.
Maybe one of the smaller tire companies like BSR could do it for you on a custom basis - donuts can be cut by water jet machines that are fairly easy to program.
I used to (early 90's) get foam from a die cutter that bought the foam from a factory in sourhern Virginia that is no longer in operation. I don't think any of it is no make in the U.S. for environmental reasons.
Maybe one of the smaller tire companies like BSR could do it for you on a custom basis - donuts can be cut by water jet machines that are fairly easy to program.
07-14-2006, 12:00 PM
#6
Tech Elite
these are proly not big enough for you but here is a link
http://rc4less.safeshopper.com/9/cat9.htm?2682
http://rc4less.safeshopper.com/9/cat9.htm?2682
07-14-2006, 05:23 PM
#7
Originally Posted by slots
I'm not as up on it as I used to be but the basics are that the different foam compounds are alloys (mixtures) of various plastic (synthetic) and rubber (natural) chemical compounds that are then made into foam.
I used to (early 90's) get foam from a die cutter that bought the foam from a factory in sourhern Virginia that is no longer in operation. I don't think any of it is no make in the U.S. for environmental reasons.
Maybe one of the smaller tire companies like BSR could do it for you on a custom basis - donuts can be cut by water jet machines that are fairly easy to program.
I used to (early 90's) get foam from a die cutter that bought the foam from a factory in sourhern Virginia that is no longer in operation. I don't think any of it is no make in the U.S. for environmental reasons.
Maybe one of the smaller tire companies like BSR could do it for you on a custom basis - donuts can be cut by water jet machines that are fairly easy to program.
Can you remember the specific name of the foam? Urethane, neoprene, silicone, vinyl, closed-cell, open-cell?? As for cutting the tire, I think I can manage that myself. My main interest is getting the right material.
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