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Rubber wheels
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 1:28 am
by Bryan Waterloo
Fellow Tiger 1 builder’s,
Apologies if this is a redundant question.
Looking over the blueprints and building instructions for my early Tiger, I see that AT recommended LocTite for applying the rubber “tires” to the rims / wheel disks.
I was thinking of using super glue. Any thoughts on this process, or is LocTite the way to go?
Thanks,
Bryan
Re: Rubber wheels
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 2:35 am
by Brian Ostlind
Loctite 480 is a super glue for this application.
Re: Rubber wheels
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 2:51 am
by Dave Goodwin
The 480 appears to be specifically made for bonding rubber to metal. It’s what I’ll be using on mine.
Re: Rubber wheels
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2023 10:15 am
by Bryan Waterloo
Thanks gents,
480 it is
Re: Rubber wheels
Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2023 12:14 am
by Brian Ostlind
Be advised the glue is very messy and sets instantly.
I highly recommend nitrile gloves and masking tape.
Good luck!
Re: Rubber wheels
Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2023 6:55 am
by Malcolm.Plumb
I have just used the alternative slow cure 2 part epoxy on the tyres of my Panther G.
No mess and plenty of time for adjustment.
Re: Rubber wheels
Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2023 11:17 pm
by Bryan Waterloo
Thanks for the heads up on the 480 Brian,
Malcom, what’s the alternative you’ve been using?
Re: Rubber wheels
Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2023 11:36 pm
by Malcolm.Plumb
Hi Bryan
UHU plus Endfast 300 is the epoxy that I have used.
https://www.uhu-profishop.de/klebeberat ... klebstoffe
Seems to be easily available over where I am but not sure about the US.
Re: Rubber wheels
Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2023 12:02 am
by Dale jordan
I found it best to smear glue onto the rim even amount all the way around , No glue 3mm in from the outer edge , but up to the flange but not on the flange , so when you push the tyre on some glue will push up the flange Should only be a small amount which can be wipe off from behind Dale