Old style Rolezze tires

[F I LetsGoFishin]

Does anyone still use them and if so, have you ever regreased bearings or done any repairs??

[BubbaBlue]

I upgraded mine to the newer version because the basketball style valves failed on me. :(

The only word of advise I have for you is that when you take the wheels apart, do it over a beer flat or something. Once you separate the wheel halves the ball bearings are free and they'll go everywhere if you aren't careful. :eek: (Been there, done that.)

If I remember right, I don't think there was any grease on them.

I have my axle and bushing set up so its a loose fit and the bearings don't turn.

Please post your results, as there are lots of folks on here who have Roleez.
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[lipyanker]

this site is where i ordered my wheels maybe it will help http://www.beachcartsusa.com/home.htm

[F I LetsGoFishin]

I upgraded mine to the newer version because the basketball style valves failed on me. :(

The only word of advise I have for you is that when you take the wheels apart, do it over a beer flat or something. Once you separate the wheel halves the ball bearings are free and they'll go everywhere if you aren't careful. :eek: (Been there, done that.)

If I remember right, I don't think there was any grease on them.

I have my axle and bushing set up so its a loose fit and the bearings don't turn.

Please post your results, as there are lots of folks on here who have Roleez.
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I have already learned about the loose bearigs just as you did:eek: but managed to locate them all and get them back in but was not sure if a lubricant should be added or if I would have better luck just running them dry.
I picked the wheels up used and then found out about the differances between them and the new ones so I figured that I should start getting info just in case.
The wheelezze site has info covering the new style with sealed bearings but nothing on the older style.
Has anyone tried injecting that green slime stuff into them when the needle valves fail?? I was thinking that a cajun injector might work but would rather learn from someones endeavor before striking out on my own with the only ones I have.

If yoy still have the tires that the valves failed on you could send them to me for the experiment:D concider it a donation to science.

[nomadfl]

Does anyone still use them and if so, have you ever regreased bearings or done any repairs??

Yep ....I have the old yellers 11" with the old type needle valve ....work great, mine don't have bearings ....just plastic where axle goes through ....keep it dry ....I know it will wear out in time ....just like me.

If the valves leak ...here is a fix ....mine have leaked for three years ...ever since I got them new, ...they dont now.

Get a couple of small "eye" screws, and a small tube of rubber cement. Fill up the tires to proper air pressure 3 lb., then coat eye screw threads with rubber cement and screw into valve ....works every time. I just had to top them up a couple of times last winter ...three months on the beach.

Another trick is to have a small cheap "air compressor", the type you plug into the old cigarette lighter socket. I have a van, and it sits in a pocket in the rear of the van ...when I want to use it ...I just turn it on and insert needle valve into tire.

[Dolphinpier]

On my cart I never use grease on the bearings. I make sure I wash them with a hose, let them dry and spray with a dry lubricant. The reason I do this is because I work in the dirt every day with heavy equipment and have learned that sand and grease make the best abrasive material there is. Sand can get into bearings usless they are completely sealed even from blowing on the beach. Once it contacts the grease it is there until you completely repack the bearings. Don't know if this is right or wrong, but I've not had a problem with bearings on the beach in 20+ years.

Jimmy

[BubbaBlue]

Get a couple of small "eye" screws, and a small tube of rubber cement. Fill up the tires to proper air pressure 3 lb., then coat eye screw threads with rubber cement and screw into valve ....works every time. I just had to top them up a couple of times last winter ...three months on the beach.

:D :D
That's what I did. Geeze... so much for me thinking I was a genius for thinking of it on my own. :rolleyes:

I used silicon rubber as a sealant with wood screws. Worked ok.

Yeah, that worked but even though they didn't leak with the screws, I was concerned that they might while I was down the beach with a full cart. That's why I upgraded.


I have already learned about the loose bearigs just as you did:eek: but managed to locate them all and get them back in but was not sure if a lubricant should be added or if I would have better luck just running them dry.
I picked the wheels up used and then found out about the differances between them and the new ones so I figured that I should start getting info just in case.
The wheelezze site has info covering the new style with sealed bearings but nothing on the older style.
Has anyone tried injecting that green slime stuff into them when the needle valves fail?? I was thinking that a cajun injector might work but would rather learn from someones endeavor before striking out on my own with the only ones I have.

If there doesn't appear to be excessive wear of the plastic near the bearing area, I think I would leave them dry. Clean them out real good, let dry and then close it up. If you really want some lubricant, I would use dry graphite, not grease.



If yoy still have the tires that the valves failed on you could send them to me for the experiment:D concider it a donation to science.:) Nope, I have to decline this donation for the good of mankind. Gave them to my oldest son and he now uses them on his cart. From the last I heard, my screws are still doing the job.
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[sinker man]

No grease is definitely the way to go. The same applys to chainsaw bar nose tips. As soon as a little grit hits the grease you have a grinding compound instead of lubricant. Left dry they will last a whole lot longer. Chainsaw shops don't mind selling the people who don't know any better new tips and grease.

[junkmansj]

If the Basketball valve gets lost replace it with a BOLT and Silicon Sealant

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