Replacing a urethane bandsaw tire the absolute quickest and best method

[@Timberns]

There have been several suggestions to use zip ties and a screw tip holder… Probably a better way to go… Provided that your tip holder is long enough

[@johnbattermann1221]

that's what I did and it worked a treat!

[@tomasinbaker2181]

I'm going to try that!

[@DaleBerry-g5x]

I have an old 1940's Delta and the wheels are solid. I used Duct Tape for a start and worked around the wheel. So much easier than the last time I put one on. Appreciate the tip.

[@robmill54]

The best tip ever. Worked beautifully. Thank you!

[@SuperMagVideo]

This was fantastic advice....thanks for making it a breeze!

[@johnswift926]

It took me many tries but finally got the tire onto the wheel. I kept reviewing the video and noticed that he leads and angles the dowel in such a way that this facilitates the tire moving onto the wheel. When I got that angle right it went on easily.

[@robmill54]

I used two zip ties and a smooth bolt. Worked perfectly.

[@BigBadWorf]

Holy smokes, that looks easy. I really struggled the first time I replaced the tires. Now I have another band saw with new tires on the way. I'm doing this. Thank you so much. You just saved my marriage.🙂

[@whittvideos]

I was so excited it worked that I showed my wife. Great tip...also shared the laziest guy story. Thank you.

[@patrickmatthews495]

To anyone reading this comment, I can confirm this really is the best way to replace a urethane band. Forget all the other methods and try this, it took me 5 minutes. Thanks for posting Tim B 👍

[@Timberns]

Glad it worked out for you. Definitely a time saver

[@zenletter]

Thanks Tim. Appreciate the time to show that.

[@jeffbrandenburg7862]

Thank you sir! I used spring clamps instead of string but it worked just as you showed. Took a few times of moving the spring clamps up the line as I went but it was a painless procedure. My old rubber tires were glued down with contact cement and took a half an hour each with acetone and a scraper to get them clean. I had to remove them from the saw with a puller to be able to work on them properly. If I have to replace my new urethane tires the procedure will take about five minutes thanks to you.

[@rustynorley6885]

I changed both tires in ten (10) minutes! Your demonstration is the best! 10 minutes and no struggling! At first, I didn't believe I could do it, but it worked just like you said, no wheel removal, no heat, no water, no soap just a piece of dowel, a couple pieces of string, and my electric drill. Easy peezy nice and easy. Thanks again!

[@HoosierGeorge]

DERN! I have dreaded replacing the tyre on my band saw i replaced one about 4 years ago and it got the better of, took almost three hours and pinched fingers and i used every swear word i learned in the Navy. I have needed to replace another tire on my band saw. Remembering the last tyme i replaced one I’ve put it off for about a year and half…thank you, thank you! Tomorrow morning I’ll be replacing it thanks to you…

[@billmartin4414]

For the win, I’ve been dreading changing my tires, well Sir your method was spot on under 10 minutes, I didn’t have string so I used zip ties, worked like a charm !! Thank you thank you thank you !!

[@alun7006]

I've been dreading doing this - my new-old saw is getting a full overhaul - but this will be incredibly helpful. Thank you!

[@johnpendergrass9191]

An absolute godsend! I struggled for an hour before I found your video. Thanks for the ingenious solution, it took less than 10 minutes your way!

[@skidmark316]

What??? This is the greatest hack ever!!! I had to take my wheels off to get rid of the glue from the old rubber tire but put them back on for this trick. Brilliant!!!

[@richardokeeffe5665]

WOW, the only way to go, thank you so much. I did use zip ties which were a lot easier. I used two at each location preventing slippage. Really great many thanks.

[@paulmac7667]

Mate! You are a legend! Many thanks from down under.

[@ChimeraActual]

Just about to change my tires, glad I saw your vid first!

[@patrickdwyer5452]

There’s a lot of advice from many people here stating they’ve got the quickest easiest approach to installing tires. Tim’s method by far is the quickest easiest approach, it works! I had both my tires changed in less than 1/2 hour. Thank You Tim for taking the time to post this most informative video. I’m now a subscriber.

[@Timberns]

Thanks

[@peon402]

I watched several other videos and half way tried them out, no luck, about to take my wheels off when I found this video. What the heck I'll give it a try. It worked like a champ. Like a couple of others I used a 1/4 socket extension in my drill instead of a bolt, also set it to a lower speed/torque setting. Instead of string I used some spring clamps to hold the tire in place while performing this magic. Now if I can just keep from screwing up the tires to begin with...Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

[@oscarazaret9359]

My friend, you're a genius! This worked like a charm. I could not get my lower wheel off to save my life. You would think that somewhere one could find whether the nut on the lower wheel of my 25 year old Delta 14" is reverse thread or not ... but alas, I could not find that. So I didn't want to beat the thing to death. Your approach worked great. A softwood dowel will break, so metal is recommended for the rod. Maybe an oak dowel.

[@ChiknscratchStudio]

I hate to think about how much faster my replacement would've gone if I'd bothered to look for this video BEFORE almost dislocating my shoulder trying to get the dang tire wrapped around. Much faster - thank you!

[@ChiknscratchStudio]

I actually didn't have any string so I used 4 zip ties at the spokes of the wheel to keep tension and a forstner bit extension from my lathe, but got the job done with MUCH less mangling of my hands!

[@BarbaraGorman-bj7qs]

I just replaced my 2 tires with the blue ones in 15 minutes. Used your method of tying with jute two areas. Then found a smooth bit that had like a socket on one end and would work in the drill. I put drill on reverse and spun the tire clockwise. Worked like a charm!!! thank you Tim!

[@Dynetric]

Tim - Thanks for making this video. I used your method to change the tires on a Rockwell 14" saw. Worked like a champ. The only thing I did different was use zip ties to hold the tire on to start. A very helpful video..saved me a lot of time and effort. Thanks very much.

[@dannyhughes4177]

I've been dreading this job for ages. This is one of the easiest jobs I've ever done! I used a piece of 3/8 oak dowel left over from other projects, absolutely no damage to the wheels. Thank you SO MUCH for this video!!!

[@Timberns]

You’re welcome… I just saw so many people saying to pull wheels and make jigs and spend all day that I thought… People need to know

[@cypress33333]

This was the best tutorial, done in less than 15 minutes, both wheels, used plastic ties instead of string... thanks,,,,

[@ashokmoghe8035]

Hello Tim, I just bought a bandsaw that came without the tires. I am totally new to the bandsaw regime and trying to watch videos on various methods about installing the tires. Your method is absolutely the best method. I am going to try this tomorrow. Thank you for sharing !!

[@ashokmoghe8035]

Hello Tim, reporting total success. Your method is awesome - got both the tires on the wheels. No hot water bath, no heat guns. Just stretched the bands out of packet. I used spring clamps to hold instead of strings and a wooden dowel. Just FYI. Cannot thank you enough 🙏🙏

[@Timberns]

Very good… Glad it helped

[@tjsecord5593]

Thank you for sharing this video. This is very helpful. I used this trick to replace my tires, in an unheated shop, in late December, in Michigan. No preheating of the tires needed and it worked like a charm.

[@fisherfilmworks]

I used paracord and a 1/2” socket extension. Tire on in less than a minute. Bro you just saved me two hours of pulling motor bolts, removing belt, disengaging the brake, pulling the wheel, and putting it all back together, and retentioning all that crap. You are the man!!!

[@rustyshackleford3978]

Thank you for this! You win, this is the simplest method by far. MUCH appreciated.

[@mlctesting6732]

thank you Tim, best advice that I have taken in a long time. It only took me 15 min to change both.

[@kennethbrown9583]

Watched this yesterday. Cut of and blunted a 1/2" bolt today. Let me tell ya. Worked like dream. First try. Top amd bottom. And I wrapped the string twice. Why? Because the man said so! Thank you!

[@NEB3310]

I'll just add to the general consensus that your solution was by far the fastest, easiest way to change tires I've found on these here internets. I almost feel like making this video the top comment in every hot water, take the wheels off, clamp'em off tire change video I watched for an hour or so before I found yours. Thank you.

[@nemodetroit]

I just used this method and it worked perfectly. No hot water. Easy peasy. Thanks for the tip!

[@fastfreddy9341]

I must admit when I watched this, I had some serious doubts. I tried it and it worked, and fast.

[@rheeslane9529]

I'm pretty sure you are my new best fiend. Thank you!

[@waynehowlett1982]

Thanks for making and sharing this amazing tip. I used the 3/8" bolt as you mentioned with 3 3/4" long shaft with 2 1/2" extended out of the chuck.

[@exoticblanks]

Had to post a quick "Thank-you"!! I knew I was not strong enough to muscle the tires on-- the drill method worked beautifully and simply--no injury is a very good thing!!

[@lostandfound404]

Great tute! As he says toward the end, clean your groove before you start!

[@rodc4334]

Man that is slicker than snot! Glad I watched this as I have a pair of tires to replace tomorrow. Had one blow up today, guess it got brittle. PS: Had a few minutes so gave it a try tonight rather than wait for tomorrow. Used an oak dowl rather than bolt. Took me maybe 15 minutes! Next time it will be half that. This really works!

[@julieb4107]

Used your method Tim B to change my delta band saw tires. Wonderful, worked like a charm. Thank you for posting the demonstration.

[@mikewhitehouse9470]

You Sir, are a genius! I had already tried a couple of methods and was about to give up. Your solution is genius. I had both tires on in less than 10 minutes which is less time than it took me to try heating one tire and still couldn't make it work. I am so glad you posted this.

[@andystetz1175]

Right on! I just used your suggestion on a shop smith bandsaw. I use it for a backup setup and decided yesterday to remove the rubber from the old tires and install the urethane tires I bought a couple of years ago. I tied it in 3 places and used a 3/8 dowel chucked in a drill. Thanks. I also videoed the simple removal of the old tires and the simple cleanup method that I use. I will post the video in a couple of days. and it worked great! As my ol' daddy would say, "winner, winner, chicken dinner!' Thanks again for posting.

[@24abbott]

Worked perfectly. Both tires in less than 8 minutes. Thanks for the trick.

[@Timberns]

Excellent… It is a time saver

[@brianworkman2747]

I used a long 1/4 driver bit that's used for multiple different bits like you see in a dewalt kit. I threw a washer on there like you did.... Man I will never do it any different the rest of my life, thank you for taking the time to make this video.

[@Timberns]

You’re right... A tip holder would have been the way to go... provided it got the traction... didn’t even occur to me til later. I was hunting a wooden dowel when I ran across the bolt

[@knowmater]

You are a freaking genius!!!

[@FrankMac59]

This video absolutely lives up to its title. I was replacing the tyres on a bandsaw made by a long-defunct saw by Durden, Australia and followed this video in detail. My first and only problem was I didn't have thick enough string but only builder's twine and that didn't work as I could tie it tightly enough. So I used cable ties, tensioned with a cable tie gun and REALLY stretched the tyre as far as I could before using the drill to roll the tyre on. It took more effort than Tim's demo showed but this could have been due to a minor discrepancy in size - my wheels were about 12 5/8" in diameter for some reason and I was installing 12' belts. Anyway the whole process - from removing the old rubber tyres, cleaning the wheels and fitting both tyres took less than one hour. Thanks, Tim. This has been on of the most helpful YT videos I have seen. Regards Frank (Australia)

[@Timberns]

Glad it helped... I’ve seen people doing some pretty crazy stuff making that job more difficult than it need be

[@noclip8880]

thanks for the tip. used 2 zip ties and a long thin stainless steel rod chucked into my drill. Took longer to get the old tires off than to get the new ones on.

[@ameenghuloom1346]

It is the easiest way I have seen in my life thanks man

[@lauriewhittle3452]

I tried and tried and was having a problem doing it this way until I chose zip ties instead of string and put belts in boiling water for a little while to soften them up. Then this method worked like a dream. I'm sure I don't have as much strength as guys do and that is why the heated up belts helped me.

[@andyu69]

Awesome, thanks. Just got some 9" tyres and started thinking they were too small or would need boiling water etc, so of to KZbin, and this is the first video I watch. A quick read of the comments and I'm all set to go with a small socket extension. Update : - Tried the 'extension bar', but it slipped, tried a "hex shaped Philips bit", with just a little slip at the tightest point. But with a push of the wheel, the tyre slipped on, and just needed a little help (thumbs) at the end to properly seat some of the sides, as it was fractionally wide. Cost = 4 cable ties.

[@MrMarkpeggy]

Thanks for the great video Tim! I need to replace the tires on mine. Now I won't procrastinate any longer. 👍😊

[@stockman4810]

I actually muscled these on my 68 year old Craftsman 12” bandsaw a couple hours prior to seeing your tip. Great tip, only wish I would have seen it earlier.

[@andrewgonzales4131]

Excellent. Thank you and good job from one of the laziest people on the planet. Good job. Thanks again.

[@GaryGlamper]

Worked pretty darn good for me. I did put a C clamp on the pulley as the new belt slipped off a couple of times as I went around. Thanks!

[@dizzolve]

I was skeptical ...... but this is a great idea

[@Mike_In_Idaho]

That was perfect! Thank you so much. I used a 1/4" socket extension in my drill and it worked like a charm. So easy!

[@johnbodenchuk514]

I’m not sure how this should have gone if I didn’t have your KZbin video. Lots of videos on how to do it and all are much more involved and difficult. Glad I found your way before I tried one of the other ways.

[@drewby613]

Looks great!!! Saving this for sure.

[@dennisschrecengost3277]

Thank you so much for making this video! I cut the head off an old hinge pin and used zip ties. And, my washers fell on the floor...

[@lostandfound404]

My tires came with a special tool and instructions, after failing with them I tried this. It’s amazing how well it worked! THANK YOU! I used zip ties. If only you had a video for how to easily remove the 20 year old glued on rubber tires prior to this step.

[@Timberns]

I’m not sure there is an easy way to remove the glue… Especially depending on what kind of glue the last guy used… They don’t need glue at all

[@kscopes1]

Wow! works perfectly....thanks mucho. I used 2 spring clamps that worked just fine.

[@Timberns]

Glad it helped… definitely the best way

[@rickfriedel1880]

Hey Tim, thanks for the tip . I was amazed on how fast and easy it was to put them on =D

[@hughcrawford5]

Cool This reminds me of the guy who changes the fan belt on a VW bug with the engine running

[@adrianrog]

Tried to do it like you on my 18" tire and just couldn't get it. I watched a couple of other videos and ended up getting it on my clamping my wheels so they were stationary and then working around with my hands and the bolt in a drill. Ended up with no water and no heat, thank you for the video.

[@MrYbool]

Worked like a charm - thanks very much!

[@beautifulveneer]

It worked for me on my 14" Powermatic. I had a a bit of trouble getting the drill to bite initially (used a hex bit extension, a bolt probably grabs better). With a little bit of experimentation got it to catch and roll along. Afterwards I had to push in the sides with a screwdriver in a few spots. All went very quickly and was very glad I found this tip.

[@wiseal9063]

only way to do it ....all of us should buy this guy lunch

[@howtheheckru8102]

I just reversed a clamp. stretched the belt. 2 clamps and 2 screw drivers. piece of cake. Of course this was my third time so I had it down pat.

[@presward]

Worked fantastically! Thanks.

[@jeffkelety9878]

Great video. The drill part is great. But the string thing didn't work. The tire kept slipping off. What worked? Using hose clamps instead of lengths of string. Thx!

[@davidflather1707]

worked great for me! thanks.

[@pauld3567]

WOW, ARE YOU KIDDING????????//// THAT WOOKS GREAT, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. genius

[@rlee6503]

GREAT!!! I think that I will use a couple of zip tiees instead of string. liked and sub'd

[@gary1739]

Great tip!! I struggle with all types of clamps falling off and zip ties did the trick!! Thank you!!

[@Razorphil]

You Sir, are the Man.

[@kamleo1685]

I'll have to give your method a try. It looks very easy to do. Hope it beats the method suggested by the vendor of soaking the tire in hot water before stretching over the wheel using the included tool/roller.

[@KBorham]

Meanwhile, four years and 64,000 views later: Thank you, you are an official legend.....

[@johnrice6793]

Wow! I’m delighted you were (according to yer father) the, “lazy one”. Most excellent tip!

[@jwaimlelsi]

Worked like a charm!

[@stephenguidry7627]

damn that was good! im 6' 4" and 240 lbs and when i tried to put them on my band saw they just laughed at me. im trying it your way.

[@blissacer]

Merci

[@terrykelly7042]

Thats brilliant and my father used to say the same thing

[@TheYamahageorge]

Pure Genius, thank you for sharing !

[@gary1739]

Great idea and it worked for me!!

[@alphacentauriproxima]

Very helpful! Thanks from Germany

[@dlfarren]

Worked like a charm! Thank you!

[@fryefoto]

Thank you so much! I was dreading taking the wheels off just to put new tires on when the hot water method didn’t work. I did need an extra hand with the lower wheel but that’s what husbands are for, right? I keep knee high nylon hose in the shop to check grain direction before planing. These worked great for tying the tires in place and very easy to untie. Thanks again. Bandsaw is up and running!

[@robertdavies6075]

Your Dad was right. You are a genius at finding the easiest way to do something. I used a piece of 3/8 " aluminum round stock in my drill, and a couple of wire ties instead of string and had 2 tires mounted in 3 minutes. You Sir are a genius. Looked at Wood Magazine instruction and laughed. Tried it already and didn't work. They must have been putting a 14" tire on a 12" wheel. Another guy wanted to take wheel off band saw. Not going there. Viewed your video and knew I had found the way.

[@andystetz1175]

I think you are right about the 14" tire on the 12" wheel. I watched that video after seeing your comment. the shop smith is an 11" wheel. The smaller the wheel, the harder it is to stretch the urethane tire. There is no way I could have stretched it on with my hands.

[@ryanwalker3015]

Definitely using this trick when I install mine. But first I'm gonna tell whoever is watching me, which probably won't be anyone, "Hold my beer."

[@kevinbeverley6735]

Brilliant! I used tie wraps as many of the others recommended, and my tire required quite a bit more stretching than the video, but damned if it didn’t roll right on there. And I cracked up when the washer dropped to the floor.

[@michaelgarza8502]

I used the tie wraps also and it worked like a champ. Went right on and just cut the head off of the tiewrap when I got to it.

[@petervines9206]

Awesome! It worked.

[@paulhunt598]

We replaced much larger industrial band saw tires with some frequency. Our maintenance boss was convinced that contact cement added tire life and insisted we use adhesive. Our method was to remove the wheel an wrestle the wheel and tire. This effort meant that your uniform workshirt was always a casualty since you wound up wearing most of the adhesive. When I was promoted to maintenance supervisor, I stopped the adhesive requirement, as I was unconvinced that it contributed to tire life. Coolant (cutting fluid) likely also contributed to tire material degredation. No one on our staff ever employed a method similar to your demonstration. We generally assigned band saw tires replacement tasks to low skilled mechanics since the task was regarded as requiring brute force and little brain power. I humbly accept that I and we were wrong. Two of four of my home shop band saws would benefit from tire replacement and upgrade. I intend to apply your method. I have not been looking forward to the task. I spent a career maintaining industrial machinery and I have never previously known of your method. Thank you!

[@theclosetcarpenter7172]

Dude, that was awesome!

[@CindyL4261]

You are a GENIUS!!!😁😁😁

[@CindyL4261]

Also, I don’t think you’ve made it look difficult at all. You are my hero. 👏👏😁

[@Timberns]

@@CindyL4261 I hope it helped you... Everybody else seems to want you to spend a whole day on it...

[@WoodworkingPro]

Fantastic!!! Great idea, thanks so much. I wonder if put in reverse you could take off an old urethane tire. You said you disconnected the motor is that really necessary?

[@Timberns]

I said that I did NOT disconnect the motor… (didn’t) No need to

[@WoodworkingPro]

@@Timberns Thanks for clearing that up Tim.

[@genekatauskas6904]

Brilliant, thanks 🔨

[@pa-strand]

Many thanks! You made my day!

[@alanhill5756]

Thank you.