Pneumatic Wheels

[m3ch4num470r]

Team 449 is building a new robot cart and needs pneumatic tires. Does anyone know where to get reasonably priced pneumatic tires that we can attach a #35 sprocket? We are aiming for an 8'' diameter, 2-3'' width.

Thanks in advance.

[David Brinza]

Skyway (a former supplier to FIRST Robotics) has several pneumatic and soft non-pneumatic wheels that might work:

Skyway Caster Wheels (http://www.skywaywheels.com/products_004.htm)

You might also look at McMaster-Carr:

McMaster Pneumatic Wheels and Tires (http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/114/1333)

[Akash Rastogi]

I'm pretty sure Pink has used pneumatic tires for a while, you could also ask them..unless those are custom made

[Billfred]

I've seen places like Northern Tool offer tons of pneumatic wheels in that kind of size range, but I don't think I've seen any that are particularly sprocket-friendly. I'd play with them and figure out whether you can do something with them before shelling out the dough.

[techtiger1]

Pink had custom hubs for there pneumatic wheels in 06 those things were awesome looking. Many places have pneumatic tires like the ones u described harbor fright is one as well as the others listed.

[ajlapp]

Team RUSH has run pneumatic wheels in the past. I don't know the exact supplier, but the products were for electric scooters, had aluminum rims and were available with sprockets that bolted directly to the hub.

Search a little for scooter wheels and I'm sure you'll find something. Check out this URL, tey have some similar items.

Scooter Parts (http://electricscooterparts.com/wheels.html)

[Doctorwho]

Northern Tool has the part you want for $15 per tire: http://tinyurl.com/6f7hzj

The wheels have a solid internal frame that can be modified to accept an Andymark wheel hub and bearing for use in your team's new cart.

[Jim E]

Harbor Freight carries several styles too. You may have to weld your sprocket on.