Airfix Class 31 Traction Tyres

[Steve51769]

Hi, I've got an old Airfix Class 31 that needs new traction tyres (was Airfix ref. 80009-3). Usually you can find compatibles, but I can find nothing online that lists itself as compatible. Does anyone know what alternatives fit? The inside diameter is 13mm amd the groove approx 1.5mm wide. 

 

Thank in advance

 

Steve  

[cypherman]

Hi Steve.

Take a look at the Lima traction tyres on Ebay. Peters Spares PS42 Replacement Lima L1-1505-00 Traction Tyres (Large Size) Pk10. Phone them up and ask they can tell you the size size. They may do the trick. Or you can buy Bullfrog Snot and make as many tyres as you need

[33C]

Ask your dentist for a pack of assorted, rubber band, teeth braces. The blue ones are perfect for all sorts of diesel tyres. Also, the brown ones are great as drive bands for Lone Star diesel drives. The grey ones (thin) can be doubled up for Lima steam traction tyres.....

[boxbrownie]

1 minute ago, 33C said:

Ask your dentist for a pack of assorted, rubber band, teeth braces. The blue ones are perfect for all sorts of diesel tyres. Also, the brown ones are great as drive bands for Lone Star diesel drives. The grey ones (thin) can be doubled up for Lima steam traction tyres.....

Just make sure you get unused ones......

[cypherman]

Hi all,

You try and find a dentist that's open at the moment....... lol

[33C]

6 minutes ago, cypherman said:

Hi all,

You try and find a dentist that's open at the moment....... lol

All our dentist's are open here but they are available online, 500 bands for £4.50 upwards depending on the size you want. 

[cypherman]

Hi 33C,

Mine in North Wales has not been open for nearly a year now.......

[boxbrownie]

Our dentist open also.....but better not turn this into a “is your dentist open thread” 

[33C]

Open, WIDE!

[cypherman]

ROFLMAO

Edited April 6, 2021 by cypherman

[Pete smith]

The ones from my namesake, but no relation, fit on all my 31’sPete