Welcome Guest [Log In] [Register]
We hope you enjoy your visit.


You're currently viewing our forum as a guest. This means you are limited to certain areas of the board and there are some features you can't use. If you join our community, you'll be able to access member-only sections, and use many member-only features such as customizing your profile, sending personal messages, and voting in polls. Registration is simple, fast, and completely free.

When you register for an account you will see the following message -Due to the amount of "spammers" trying to get on the board all registrations must be approved by me. What this means is that after you register your registration must be authorized. Also your email address has to be verified, you will receive an email with a link YOU MUST CLICK ON THIS LINK TO VERIFY YOUR EMAIL OR YOUR ACCOUNT WILL NOT BE APPROVED. I check the message board several times a day and approve registrations as they come in. Sorry for the wait but it is necessary to keep the spam off the boards.Thanks,Koz It is very important that you click on the link in the email to validate your email. Please check your spam folder as the email message may be sent there by your email provider. IF YOU DO NOT CLICK ON THIS LINK YOUR ACCOUNT WILL NOT BE APPROVED !!!


Join our community!


If you're already a member please log in to your account to access all of our features:

Username:   Password:
Add Reply
BR 275 idler wheels
Topic Started: Nov 29 2012, 02:12 PM (727 Views)
ridndirty
Newbie
[ * ]
Last weekend, we had to move the groomer, and found that one of the idler wheels had been run without air and the tube was shot. When we got to the tire shop, they found that the tire looked fine from the outside, but was too chewed up on the inside to put in a new tube. We had to move the groomer from where it was at, so we had them install a 12" trailer tire on the rim to get us going again, thinking it will do for now, until we can order the proper tire. I have two questions, 1, will a trailer tire last under there, and 2, has anyone filled all the idler wheels with foam? We were told this would make for a rough ride, but it would be nice to eliminate one more possible problem out on the trail.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
600SDI
Advanced Operator
[ *  *  * ]
we foam filled the ones on our old BR 160. I think we may have even had a trailer tire in the mix for a while. No more flats.
I belive the correct tire is an "alpine guide" brand or model.
Our 180 has the solid factory "permageroomer tires" on it, seems like a good way to go.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
undy
Advanced Operator
[ *  *  * ]
At least on the older ones, I've heard that the trailer tire is a common replacement, but I believe it's usually foam filled.
It's lots cheaper than the snocat specials.
It is better to go skiing and think of God, than go to church and think of sport. Fridjof Nansen
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
e2spear
Member Avatar
Advanced Operator
[ *  *  * ]
We have a br110 with foam filled.

Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
trailboss77
Member Avatar
Advanced Operator
[ *  *  * ]
On our 180's we have used foam filled, perma groomer and trelleborg. We actually got the most life out of the trelleborg as long as you make sure you always check the tire pressure on a daily basis. Got around 1000 hours out of them. We now have the perma groomer tires and average 600 hours. They like to separate from the rim.
Have been grooming since 1978 have covered more than 100,000 miles of snowmobile trail.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
RVR RNR
Member Avatar
Super Advanced Operator
[ *  *  * ]
We have a '96 BR-160 and it has foam filled trailer tires. If you go this route make sure you use BIAS-PLY type- they actually last longer than radials.
Offline Profile Quote Post Goto Top
 
1 user reading this topic (1 Guest and 0 Anonymous)
« Previous Topic · General Discussion · Next Topic »
Add Reply


Find more great themes at the IFSZ