Idea! is this available?

[philbuilt]

Hi, here's the thought. Tire skins, I would like to be able to convert my ag tires to turf without changing tires. I'm thinking something like a track kit but not. Deflate the tire slip on the skin and inflate. Vola! a turf tire. Mabe a truck tire without most of the sidewall. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[Theowegian]

Hmm.
Tell you what.
You try it first and let us know how well it worked.
And by all means, please post pictures. It'll be a hoot!

 

[CarlGlas]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Hi, here's the thought. Tire skins, I would like to be able to convert my ag tires to turf without changing tires. I'm thinking something like a track kit but not. Deflate the tire slip on the skin and inflate. Vola! a turf tire. Mabe a truck tire without most of the sidewall. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif )</font>


How about "Tire Tread Convertors"?

Actually, I think it's a revolutionary idea and I would by a set for my 4WD. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

[MrSteve]

What about belt tracks? Or single tracks for each wheel?

Here is something I found just for info on tires and tracks

Tires/Rubber Belt Tracks

Not sure what you would do with the front wheels turning left and right to stop the tracks from falling off and how to steer (if they are set up front to back).

 

[CarlGlas]

Mr. Steve, we're talking about a single slip-on belt for each tire that would convert either a Ag tread to a Turf tread and visa-versa.

I have seen what you refered to and agree that steerring would be a problem. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[CT_Tree_Guy]

Phil -

I'll bet you might have been somewhat preparing yourself for some less-than-enthusiastic responses, but you know what? I think you've got a pretty interesting idea there.

I'm thinking maybe the skins could be fastened to the tires much the same way that chains are, with hooks and tensioners. Maintaining the correct lead/lag ratios for FWMA (aka 4WD) would have to be taken into account, but give yourself a pat on the back for coming up with a pretty darned good idea.

You could even get super fancy and design the skins so the tire side of them had material bonded to them that would fill in the gaps between either R4 or R1 lugs.

Anyway, good job of thinking outside the box!

John

 

[philbuilt]

Thanks for the input, i'm always trying to save a buck and effort. I will pursue this idea a little more. I just didn't know if they already exsisted. I did think of filling the gaps that way they would still work on worn tires as well. Most of the bearing pressure should be on the low point allowing for tire wear.
Thanks again fot the input
Phil /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[MrSteve]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Mr. Steve, we're talking about a single slip-on belt for each tire that would convert either a Ag tread to a Turf tread and visa-versa.

I have seen what you refered to and agree that steerring would be a problem. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif )</font>

Oh I know, I was just putting something else out there, like the track on EACH tire thought.

 

[LBrown59]

If it's a tractor it needs tractor tires so just run Ags. on it and forget it.

 

[HGM]

Phil,
I'd jump on it... In my experience, you may have hurt yourself by mentioning it in a forum.. These guys telling you it wont work are probably drawing them up for pattent approval as we speak.. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif..

I'd go for it, someone will buy it.. It can be a rubber band with sides..As for the filler material, how about the "memory foam" they use for beds and stuff?? It would fill the void and provide more even tire "pressure" on the ground.. Just a thought.. But definitly go for it, there have been outright stupid ideas that have made people a fortune in the past..

 

[scott_vt]

Hi Phil,
I would think that it would be easier to go from an AG tread to a turf than the other way around. Other than that, I dont have much to add at this point /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

scotty

 

[philbuilt]

Hi Scotty,
That is my intent. I use my finish mower to do the most of my yard 3+ acres. But i am digging a pond so I need the ags.
Phil

 

[jeffinsgf]

I dunno.

No more expensive than tractor rims are, it looks to me like getting an extra set and investing in a good impact wrench (electric or air) would be a heck of a lot easier than putting these "skins" on or taking them off. You would still have to jack the tractor up. Then it comes down to letting the air out, wrestling the skin on and airing the tire back up OR zipping 5 or 6 bolts off and back on. If the "skin" is pliable enough to get over the ag tire, how is is going to hold up? Go grab an unmounted turf tire and see just how much (or little) give it has. Seems to me it would be a pretty big challenge to slip that over a ribbed bar tire, particularly after you mold in the pattern of the bar tire inside so that this thing actually has some traction.

But, hey, people told Edison that oil lamps work just fine, too!

I am not accusing you of trying to re-invent the wheel or anything, but..... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[CarlGlas]

Yeah, remember the "Pet Rock"? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[kayssupply]

I have seen pictures of an 8N with belt/tracks. They lock the steering and use the brake on each side to turn.

 

[Regal]

Iv'e never seen an 8N with enough brake to make that a usable idea /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif