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Another great tip, as always. And thanks, as always! The real wheels on my Ariens self-propelled mower are worn out, and new wheels are not only difficult to find, they're very expensive. They used to sell 'skins' to replace the tread, but I can't find any for sale. One of mine is missing parts of the sidewall and almost ready to fall off completely. This looks like a GREAT solution, and I'm going to try it. Have to admit, I'm not fond of the idea of all those screws, but it does seem to be a practical attachment method. I'll follow this thread for your updates. I've been thinking of using a combination of screws to provide a secure anchor at the seam where the two ends of the tire meet, but using some JB Weld for plastics or maybe silicone sealant throughout the rest of the circumference to hold the replacement tread in place. Or maybe a couple of sets of screws 180 degrees from each other, and glue in the other areas. At any rate, thanks once again for sharing your expertise and creativity in a professional and entertaining fashion.
Hey Chuck! I wouldn’t worry too much about the screws my friend! They really do a great job holding the tread on! Fun modification that works great! Thanks for being a cool fan!
I did twice this for my ancient Honda; still going strong. However, to reduce the stress on the holes made by the screws (second time) I used small washers (barely wider than the screw heads). This makes the screw a bit higher than it would be, so I first used an angle grinder (I don't have a belt sander) to reduce the head height. It might be overkill, but it works very well. Thanks for another excellent video! -- Old Matt in Texas
Works well for kids electric cars/tractors/trucks as well! Keeps you from having to give them a push, but sometimes will pull the front wheels off the ground if heading up a hill. The kids love it!
That’s a great tip, JB. I’ve been doing something similar for years. Based on my observations and the real-world experience of my neighbours, my informed opinion is that manufacturers of self-propelled retail mowers don’t build those machines with longevity in mind. Well-maintained premium branded commercial push-mowers are the preference here. 37 years at the same +1/2 acre property, and into the early days of our third mower, attests to this strategy. Anyways, back to re-treading. I put a couple of strips of knobby bike tire on the bottom of my wife’s ‘landscape loafers’ so that she has good grip and won’t slip should the turf be damp or dewy.
Years ago I had a similar problem with the tread on the rear wheels of my Honda mower (forget the model, but it had the blade brake system that allowed the mower to keep running when you let go of the handle but it stopped the blade super quickly for safety). It was pretty clear after just a little bit of close inspection that the front and rear wheels were exactly the same except the rear wheels had metal gears pressed on the splines on the inside of the plastic wheel hub and they were held on by a few of the splines being melted. By cutting off those melted parts I was able to pry the gears off and press them onto the front wheels and just swap the front and back sets. This bought me another few years before the plastic wheels wore down enough that they started splitting in half, at which time I just bought a new set. Also, at least with that model, the deck wasn't actually completely level when all the wheels were at the same setting, since part of the mulching design was to have the front of the mower a little higher than the back so that the grass got cut incrementally more as the mower moved forward. I discovered that setting the rear wheels one notch higher than the front made the deck more level and resulted in a more even cut of my grass. The two stacked mulching blades still seemed to do a good job so I didn't worry about hurting the mulching performance. Dunno if more recent Honda mowers did the same thing, since this was quite some time ago. I like the idea of basically using "retreads" on the mower, and will keep that in mind if my 80v Kobalt mower wheels ever seem to need more tread. Great idea!!!
You can also use some exterior grade silicone caulk and run a couple of narrow beads as you put the tread on and screw in place. It helps hold it and when you want to remove that tread piece, just use a blade knife to cut it free as you peel off. You can sometimes peel the silicone off or simply run another bead over it if you cut it close to the original wheel. It holds well enough to itself for this purpose. And, please, use Robertson screws with rounds heads with small, thin flat washers if possible. Robertson pan heads are even better if you can access them.
I've got two spare bike tires of the same tread just laying around behind the barn. This'll work great for my 1980s Sears Craftsman pull-lite mower with bald drive wheels. That's a great idea that I'd never had thought of dude. Now if only I could free up the stuck cable so it'd actually drive itself.
I just screwed a buncha hex screws all around into the original bald tread - like 1:27 but no new tread. Basically created a buncha spikes that dug into the ground. Works really good but yours looks like a good alternative too.
I've been trying to "Get a grip" 4 quite some time, but that does seem like a EXCELLENT fix- (you definetly had your thinking cap on 4 that one) keep-up the good Ideas!!
This is a great method. I have a 1994 lawnboy and cannot find a replacement wheel. It is no longer available the company was absorb by Toro and parts are scarce. This is smart alternative. Thanks Garage Gear and the video demonstration was awesome. I bet you have a lot other fixes in your hat.😊
JB - your "let me think about that!" expression is as priceless as these awesome tips you offer us with each new upload. I find myself saying "why didn't I ever think about that?" a lot with your videos. I also find myself saying thank you JB with regularity. Best wishes always good man.
JOE!!! I often find find myself thinking a lot like that in the garage! Figured I’d get it on camera lol! You’re a heck of guy Joe! Thanks as always for the positive feedback! 👍👍
Good stuff. I went simpler, (I think?). My rear drive wheels on my Honda mower wore out and Honda wants $200 to replace the entire wheel and drive gear in each wheel. My huge yard along the fence line is sloped towards the fence and the smooth worn wheels constantly slipped on it. I just drilled small self-tapping screws in an alternating pattern on each wheel. The "studded tires" have been on now for 2 seasons and they work like a hot damn!! Just an fyi for cheap DIY'ers. Cheers.
I have a very hilly lawn and did this two years ago with tire treads and sheet metal screws because I wanted the screw heads to dig in. My mower climbs like a hungry Billy goat being called to dinner, and it's still good to go today.
What an incredibily simple, yet elegant, solution to your problem, J.B.! In the old days we'd call that "Yankee Ingenuity." Great job and I'm almost eager for my Honda wheels to get worn...but not quite.
Thanks GG, I had the idea of doing something like this (UK £80 for two new Honda hrx 476 wheels!) but was great having your video especially for the self tapping screws and general method. I have my own gardening business now so cut a lot of grass! It's been 4 months since I put the tires on and they are still as good as the day I did it, so cheers matey!
Great job! You mentioned about tearing up the turf because of too good of tread...my experience has been that smooth wheels actually doo more damage as they tend to spin more and this leaves 'skid marks' down to the dirt esp in wet/damp grass...cheers!
I have an idea for an invention! Make smaller, stretchable covers to fit over the tires. Maybe rubber cement them in place so you don't need the screws.
Where did you find a lawnmower wheel for only $25? Cool video, perfect example of how one does not need to re-invent the wheel. Just fix the damn thing without breaking your wallet. Thanks!
I am doing this fix tonight, and cutting the lawn tomorrow. Have some old DH MTB tires to use. Thinking about suiting up with the full face, goggels, roach pads and chest protector with some hard shell full finger gloves. I'm gonna slay that grass like a double black diamond.
@@GarageGear I applied the fix and the traction was superb. Felt like the drive system had more tourque with the wheel diamater being larger. Worked great. Thanks!
JB the next time I try to use the self tapping I’m thinking of first drilling a tiny hole. I also need to try and trim the edge of the tire. They seem to go under the wheel dust covers.
Ive been wondering if I could change the rear wheels on my (awesome) Ego self propelled mower - this is a much better solution - thank you SO much for this video!
JB thanks for the idea I took the rubber tire and cut to size and screwed into the plastic in middle didn’t go on the side didn’t want to interfere with the gears of the wheel. Work good I’m happy with it. The hard part was cutting the tire to size Thanks again.
Good point. But if some folks plan to scalp or cut their lawn really short for various purposes, then the additional increase in hight could be problematic. If you look at HRX's wheels, there is not much tread on the tires. The important factor is to get the traction produced by the rubber. So, a much thinner tire may suit more situations by not increasing the hight as much and still producing sufficient traction.
I found that if you're cognoscente of the possibility of wearing the tires down when on concrete or pavement and start to push the mower before you lightly engage the wheels so they don't spin and stay on grass otherwise the wheels last forever on my mower as well as the gear system inside the wheel. I have a friend that would grab that handle full throttle on pavement and wore actual holes in his wheels.
G’day greetings from Tasmania Australia 🇦🇺 what a great idea I own a Huskqvarna self propelled and the tread is very smooth and my lawn slopes so it slides which you tend to fight it it’s a real pain. This idea would solve that problem thank you kind regards John
This is a great idea. The wheels on my mower have always spun even brand new. Although, it is a model that the front wheels provide the drive. Bad design for a rear-bagger.
Hahaha yeah the vibrations are a bit out of control at highway speeds! Lol! Works great for added grip! What the plan for the rest of the weekend my friend?
I bought a Honda hrx and not only did the tread FALL off, the whole wheel was splitting apart and crumbling. I searched everywhere and couldn't get a replacement that was correct because it was a new design and parts just weren't available yet. So i bought an hrn and honestly, it's a way better machine that I should have gotten to begin with.
My brother recently bought an HRX217HYA. I just bought an HRN, and like it alot better. Lighter, cuts just as well, GCV170 has ample power; good mower.
Hello JB I have a lawnmower 12 years old the rubber has come completely off of the plastic front wheel. Would I be able to drive in the 3/4 screws without interference of the gears on the plastic wheel.
3M makes a type of plastic weld called PR1500. I used it to repair a nasty sidewall gash on an ATV tire. I wonder if it would work on those plastic wheels.
Maybe you can do a video on 1) snow blowers regarding when to change sparks plugs and which sparks plugs you prefer best - me personally, I won't ever touch a bosch
Hey covey I like this video idea but I never change my spark plugs! I just clean them. I only replace them if they actually not creating spark. In that case I just buy the same one usually.
Yet another money saving tip, real world example! Nice job JB! Question: do you have an email that I’d be able to send you a couple pics of an industrial stainless steel drop spreader I got free? Not sure how to calibrate, maybe you do? Cheers!
Just a silly question but would you know a trick to raise the mow height cut from 4” to maybe 4.4-5” on the HRX? I have st augustine grass in Florida. Thanks!!
What a great idea! I was just thinking a while back that using a car tire (with good tread on it) would also work for that same reason on my lawn sweeper once they get worn out. The bicycle tire is also a pretty good idea! Thanks JB!
it works great, all them free mtb knobbies at trail trash can's! And I used to cut 1/4th into the old tread on the mower wheel with angle grinder, worked for a summer vs forever with mtb knobbies
Hey Kanye! Good video ideas. I don’t have anything like that for trimmers but but have loads of snowblower videos around that topic. Thanks for watching my friend!
I’ve been looking into getting a stronger pressure washer because my old electric Husqvarna washer is getting worn out. I plan on replacing it with a Craftsman CS950 with the Briggs and Stratton on it. I just need something that isn’t too expensive but can meet the psi rating I need.
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Great idea! I would love to do this to my 20 year old Honda, but I'm concerned the integrity of such old wheels will be compromised once I put a dozen screws in them. I wouldn't want to use glue like you mentioned. I guess I'll wait for some updates to see how yours holds up.
Great idea and thanks for thinking outside the box. Economical way to keep your mower running at its best . And if the long term test results don’t work out you can always buy new wheels. I’m heading out for a bike tire.
On a lot of mowers the front and rear wheels are the same. When the back wear, you can just switch them with the fronts. Slicks on the front really don’t matter.
J b I did as you said. The difference I have no rubber on the wheel total plastic I tried the screw would not go in.l they Slide off. I gave up for another day.
@@johnhouli3450 self tappers should just go right in. Perhaps try other ones. If you press them into the rubber tire tread they should just go right in.
I wish I thought of this a few times being that I’ve bought a few set of tires. All of them were Hondas though. I think because the frames are much heavier than others.
Here are some LINKS to a BIKE TIRE and SELF TAPPING SCREWS to help you get MORE GRIP! Thanks for supporting the channel! 👍
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Any issues?
@@iconicj4258 none! Holding up great!
I did this but one better, I went to a bike shop and asked for a used tire, they had one in the trash! This works great and will last for years.
Great thinking! Like where your head is at!
Another great tip, as always. And thanks, as always!
The real wheels on my Ariens self-propelled mower are worn out, and new wheels are not only difficult to find, they're very expensive. They used to sell 'skins' to replace the tread, but I can't find any for sale. One of mine is missing parts of the sidewall and almost ready to fall off completely. This looks like a GREAT solution, and I'm going to try it.
Have to admit, I'm not fond of the idea of all those screws, but it does seem to be a practical attachment method. I'll follow this thread for your updates. I've been thinking of using a combination of screws to provide a secure anchor at the seam where the two ends of the tire meet, but using some JB Weld for plastics or maybe silicone sealant throughout the rest of the circumference to hold the replacement tread in place. Or maybe a couple of sets of screws 180 degrees from each other, and glue in the other areas.
At any rate, thanks once again for sharing your expertise and creativity in a professional and entertaining fashion.
Hey Chuck! I wouldn’t worry too much about the screws my friend! They really do a great job holding the tread on! Fun modification that works great! Thanks for being a cool fan!
I did twice this for my ancient Honda; still going strong. However, to reduce the stress on the holes made by the screws (second time) I used small washers (barely wider than the screw heads). This makes the screw a bit higher than it would be, so I first used an angle grinder (I don't have a belt sander) to reduce the head height.
It might be overkill, but it works very well.
Thanks for another excellent video!
-- Old Matt in Texas
@@MCOult thanks for sharing this Matt! 👍
Works well for kids electric cars/tractors/trucks as well! Keeps you from having to give them a push, but sometimes will pull the front wheels off the ground if heading up a hill. The kids love it!
Thanks for sharing mrcutter! !
That’s a great tip, JB. I’ve been doing something similar for years. Based on my observations and the real-world experience of my neighbours, my informed opinion is that manufacturers of self-propelled retail mowers don’t build those machines with longevity in mind. Well-maintained premium branded commercial push-mowers are the preference here. 37 years at the same +1/2 acre property, and into the early days of our third mower, attests to this strategy. Anyways, back to re-treading. I put a couple of strips of knobby bike tire on the bottom of my wife’s ‘landscape loafers’ so that she has good grip and won’t slip should the turf be damp or dewy.
Thanks for sharing Mac! Things are definitely not built with longevity in mind!
Yeah, flip flops are the worst
Years ago I had a similar problem with the tread on the rear wheels of my Honda mower (forget the model, but it had the blade brake system that allowed the mower to keep running when you let go of the handle but it stopped the blade super quickly for safety). It was pretty clear after just a little bit of close inspection that the front and rear wheels were exactly the same except the rear wheels had metal gears pressed on the splines on the inside of the plastic wheel hub and they were held on by a few of the splines being melted. By cutting off those melted parts I was able to pry the gears off and press them onto the front wheels and just swap the front and back sets. This bought me another few years before the plastic wheels wore down enough that they started splitting in half, at which time I just bought a new set. Also, at least with that model, the deck wasn't actually completely level when all the wheels were at the same setting, since part of the mulching design was to have the front of the mower a little higher than the back so that the grass got cut incrementally more as the mower moved forward. I discovered that setting the rear wheels one notch higher than the front made the deck more level and resulted in a more even cut of my grass. The two stacked mulching blades still seemed to do a good job so I didn't worry about hurting the mulching performance. Dunno if more recent Honda mowers did the same thing, since this was quite some time ago.
I like the idea of basically using "retreads" on the mower, and will keep that in mind if my 80v Kobalt mower wheels ever seem to need more tread. Great idea!!!
Thanks for sharing this dj! Let me know if you throw them on your kobalt!
@@GarageGear I absolutely will. So far the Kobalt wheels seem to be holding up just fine after 4 seasons, as are my batteries. Fingers crossed!!!
You can also use some exterior grade silicone caulk and run a couple of narrow beads as you put the tread on and screw in place.
It helps hold it and when you want to remove that tread piece, just use a blade knife to cut it free as you peel off.
You can sometimes peel the silicone off or simply run another bead over it if you cut it close to the original wheel.
It holds well enough to itself for this purpose.
And, please, use Robertson screws with rounds heads with small, thin flat washers if possible. Robertson pan heads are even better if you can access them.
Awesome idea thanks for sharing
I've got two spare bike tires of the same tread just laying around behind the barn. This'll work great for my 1980s Sears Craftsman pull-lite mower with bald drive wheels. That's a great idea that I'd never had thought of dude.
Now if only I could free up the stuck cable so it'd actually drive itself.
Awesome my friend! Shoot a little wd40 down the cable. See if that helps!
I just screwed a buncha hex screws all around into the original bald tread - like 1:27 but no new tread. Basically created a buncha spikes that dug into the ground. Works really good but yours looks like a good alternative too.
That works too! Thanks for sharing map!
Good idea. I’ve been taking my Dremel with a cut off wheel & scoring lines on the back wheels of my Honda Hrr mower for better traction.
That’s a great idea too chris! Probably only takes a few minutes to do as well! 👍👍
I've been trying to "Get a grip" 4 quite some time, but that does seem like a EXCELLENT fix- (you definetly had your thinking cap on 4 that one) keep-up the good Ideas!!
Thanks Yale! That mower has tons of grip now! Takes right off!!👍thanks for watching bud!
This is brilliant! I have this same mower and the wheels have always concerned me. Easy and inexpensive fix. Thank you!
Now you know what to do Wilson! It’s really surprising how much more grip this thing has! 👍👍have a good weekend
I did this on my sons power wheels lol. Came off after a week on concrete use 😂 worth it. Dude was flying
Hahaha that’s awesome! He was probably ripping around the yard! Lol!
Did you try Gorilla glue??? That's stuff is unreal. Just don't use it in your hair.😂
use a lot short drywall screws around the entire wheel it will never come off again
Literally thinking the same. I got a 18v upgrade. He needs more grip for steering. Gonna try it
@@HClightdude it works well . I have done it on a power wheels, it now drives over grass mo problem
This is a great method. I have a 1994 lawnboy and cannot find a replacement wheel. It is no longer available the company was absorb by Toro and parts are scarce. This is smart alternative. Thanks Garage Gear and the video demonstration was awesome. I bet you have a lot other fixes in your hat.😊
Appreciate you David! I’ll see what else I can come up with! 👍👍
JB - your "let me think about that!" expression is as priceless as these awesome tips you offer us with each new upload. I find myself saying "why didn't I ever think about that?" a lot with your videos. I also find myself saying thank you JB with regularity. Best wishes always good man.
JOE!!! I often find find myself thinking a lot like that in the garage! Figured I’d get it on camera lol! You’re a heck of guy Joe! Thanks as always for the positive feedback! 👍👍
Good stuff. I went simpler, (I think?). My rear drive wheels on my Honda mower wore out and Honda wants $200 to replace the entire wheel and drive gear in each wheel. My huge yard along the fence line is sloped towards the fence and the smooth worn wheels constantly slipped on it. I just drilled small self-tapping screws in an alternating pattern on each wheel. The "studded tires" have been on now for 2 seasons and they work like a hot damn!! Just an fyi for cheap DIY'ers. Cheers.
@@MitchD-z3w good work Mitch! 👍
I have a very hilly lawn and did this two years ago with tire treads and sheet metal screws because I wanted the screw heads to dig in. My mower climbs like a hungry Billy goat being called to dinner, and it's still good to go today.
Awesome thanks for sharing this Dave!
THIS is what I was looking for! I don’t have any problem with the parts of my lawn that are flat, but the hill is a bear.
Thanks!
What an incredibily simple, yet elegant, solution to your problem, J.B.! In the old days we'd call that "Yankee Ingenuity." Great job and I'm almost eager for my Honda wheels to get worn...but not quite.
Hey Douglas! When those wheels wear out, you’ll be ready! So far this is working out great! 👍
Thanks GG, I had the idea of doing something like this (UK £80 for two new Honda hrx 476 wheels!) but was great having your video especially for the self tapping screws and general method. I have my own gardening business now so cut a lot of grass! It's been 4 months since I put the tires on and they are still as good as the day I did it, so cheers matey!
@@gdgbd ROCK ON my friend! Glad this video helped you
Great job! You mentioned about tearing up the turf because of too good of tread...my experience has been that smooth wheels actually doo more damage as they tend to spin more and this leaves 'skid marks' down to the dirt esp in wet/damp grass...cheers!
Thanks for sharing this Kirk! No ripped up turf here so far! 👍 have a good rest of your weekend!
@@GarageGear you too JB! Keep up the great content
Hmmm 🤔 studded tires on the lawnmower. Now to retrofit it to throw snow off an icy driveway 😂
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Great work JB
Hahaha I like where your head is at ECT! Winter is about to be crazy lol! 👍👍
I have an idea for an invention! Make smaller, stretchable covers to fit over the tires. Maybe rubber cement them in place so you don't need the screws.
There’s an idea!
Where did you find a lawnmower wheel for only $25? Cool video, perfect example of how one does not need to re-invent the wheel. Just fix the damn thing without breaking your wallet. Thanks!
Hey johann. Are talking about a lawnmower wheel for this specific mower? Thanks for watching my friend!
I am doing this fix tonight, and cutting the lawn tomorrow. Have some old DH MTB tires to use. Thinking about suiting up with the full face, goggels, roach pads and chest protector with some hard shell full finger gloves. I'm gonna slay that grass like a double black diamond.
Hahaha go for it Ken! 👍
@@GarageGear I applied the fix and the traction was superb. Felt like the drive system had more tourque with the wheel diamater being larger. Worked great. Thanks!
@@kenitsanoutragecandia3939 awesome my friend! Enjoy the mow!
JB the next time I try to use the self tapping I’m thinking of first drilling a tiny hole. I also need to try and trim the edge of the tire. They seem to go under the wheel dust covers.
Sounds like a good plan
A really good tip for the DIYer that does not want to spend a lot of money, good job JB
Thanks Wayne! Gets the job done on the cheap! Hope you guys are doing well! 👍
Ive been wondering if I could change the rear wheels on my (awesome) Ego self propelled mower - this is a much better solution - thank you SO much for this video!
It works great Justine you won’t be disappointed!
JB thanks for the idea I took the rubber tire and cut to size and screwed into the plastic in middle didn’t go on the side didn’t want to interfere with the gears of the wheel. Work good I’m happy with it.
The hard part was cutting the tire to size
Thanks again.
Awesome John! Bet you got plenty of grip now!
Good point. But if some folks plan to scalp or cut their lawn really short for various purposes, then the additional increase in hight could be problematic. If you look at HRX's wheels, there is not much tread on the tires. The important factor is to get the traction produced by the rubber. So, a much thinner tire may suit more situations by not increasing the hight as much and still producing sufficient traction.
@@rezanorouzian8198 good point rez!
I found that if you're cognoscente of the possibility of wearing the tires down when on concrete or pavement and start to push the mower before you lightly engage the wheels so they don't spin and stay on grass otherwise the wheels last forever on my mower as well as the gear system inside the wheel. I have a friend that would grab that handle full throttle on pavement and wore actual holes in his wheels.
Thanks for sharing this princern!
G’day greetings from Tasmania Australia 🇦🇺 what a great idea I own a Huskqvarna self propelled and the tread is very smooth and my lawn slopes so it slides which you tend to fight it it’s a real pain. This idea would solve that problem thank you kind regards John
You got it my friend! 👍
Nice Hack, Thank You!!!
Thanks for watching DJ! 👍
This is a great idea. The wheels on my mower have always spun even brand new. Although, it is a model that the front wheels provide the drive. Bad design for a rear-bagger.
Give it a shot! You won’t be disappointed! 👍
jb ! Your a genius 15 years in the biz and I’ve never thought of this, if only someone talked to a gardener before making a mower imagine
@@derinum hahaha right??!?! Thanks for watching my friend!
There's a reason why the original wheels don't have very aggressive thread, not to dig into the grass. I would go with a less aggressive thread.
@@ssstttyyy been using this tread for almost a year now and my lawn hasn’t been ripped up by this tread. Nothing to worry about with this tire.
Yeah, but with the imbalance of wheels after you do this, the mower is going shake like hell at 55-60mph. 😅😆
That's a KICK ASS idea, JB. Love it!!
Hahaha yeah the vibrations are a bit out of control at highway speeds! Lol! Works great for added grip! What the plan for the rest of the weekend my friend?
Best comment 😂
Love it!
Lot easier just to use the John Deere x720 instead of my Honda. I like the idea, keep an eye on junk days for bikes.
Thanks for sharing doug!
Or go to a bicycle shop and ask if they any trash off road tires. I did the guy gave me two different thread.
I bought a Honda hrx and not only did the tread FALL off, the whole wheel was splitting apart and crumbling. I searched everywhere and couldn't get a replacement that was correct because it was a new design and parts just weren't available yet. So i bought an hrn and honestly, it's a way better machine that I should have gotten to begin with.
Thanks for sharing this amateur
My brother recently bought an HRX217HYA. I just bought an HRN, and like it alot better. Lighter, cuts just as well, GCV170 has ample power; good mower.
Thanks to your comments you just made up my mind for me- goin' hrn and saving the money!
Hey JB that is one EPIC modification way more traction then the original one. Have a bless weekend together with family🙏🙏🙏🙏
Definitely way more traction my friend! It will be cool to see how she does in the fall when the grass is wet! Have a blessed weekend as well bud! 👍
Hello JB I have a lawnmower 12 years old the rubber has come completely off of the plastic front wheel.
Would I be able to drive in the 3/4 screws without interference of the gears on the plastic wheel.
JB was that one small tire big enough for 2 wheels on your mower
Hey John one tire got it done for me. I bet if you got some stubby screws you could pull it off!
3M makes a type of plastic weld called PR1500. I used it to repair a nasty sidewall gash on an ATV tire. I wonder if it would work on those plastic wheels.
Might be worth a look!
Good idea thanks going to try
Go for it! 👍
Pure genius. They look like studded snow tires...which might come in handy in your neck of the woods, JB!
Lol yeah we’ll need them in a few months! Tons of grip! Wonder how they perform on ice 🤔?
Great tip thanks.
You got it Donald! Thanks for watching!
Maybe you can do a video on 1) snow blowers regarding when to change sparks plugs and which sparks plugs you prefer best - me personally, I won't ever touch a bosch
Hey covey I like this video idea but I never change my spark plugs! I just clean them. I only replace them if they actually not creating spark. In that case I just buy the same one usually.
Yet another money saving tip, real world example! Nice job JB!
Question: do you have an email that I’d be able to send you a couple pics of an industrial stainless steel drop spreader I got free? Not sure how to calibrate, maybe you do?
Cheers!
Who doesn’t love a good tip! My email is Garagegearjb@gmail.com send the pics over
I did a power wheels jeep I glued it with spray glue 90 and stainless steel staples been on over three years. Has no problems on inclines now.
Awesome thanks for sharing
That is a great and workable idea. But as I write this I'd bet some manufacturers who might see this is coming up with a tire "re-capping" kit.
@@bradbarefoot2986 it’s only a matter of time until they come up with something
Nice!! Thanks for the idea!!
@@artolivares-qm5wv thanks for watching art
Brilliant 👊 gonna do mine too 😅
You won’t be disappointed! 👍👍
OMG! WOW YOU ARE A FREAKIN LIFE SAVER! IDK why I didn't think of this to begin with! GENIUS!! THANK YOU!
@@samanthastewart7854 hey Samantha! This works super well and lasts a really long time! Mine is still holding up great! 👍thanks for watching
Just a silly question but would you know a trick to raise the mow height cut from 4” to maybe 4.4-5” on the HRX? I have st augustine grass in Florida. Thanks!!
@@rayhollerrr hey Ray unless you can cut notches in the deck those mowers too out at 4
@@GarageGear yeah right now the HRX217 max height is 4”. I would like to have it at 4.5-5”. I’m
Mowing every 5 days
@@rayhollerrr that’s not bad for st Augustine grass. Many mow that every 3-4. Especially now in the summer.
@@GarageGear yes sir! It’s so dang hot right nownin Florida. Everyone is mowing at 7pm LOL
What a great idea! I was just thinking a while back that using a car tire (with good tread on it) would also work for that same reason on my lawn sweeper once they get worn out. The bicycle tire is also a pretty good idea! Thanks JB!
You got it painter! It works really well!
I always need more grip. This is brilliant. What a great idea, JB. Thanks for sharing this tip! Have an awesome day! 😊😊👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks for watching and you have an awesome day as well!
That’s a great mod to those wheels JB! Very innovative too. Have a great holiday weekend buddy! Any plans?
Thanks Jay! Going to Antique World and enjoying the remaining days of the summer sun. What’s going on with you?
my Grandson's Baptism is today.
!!WOW!! JUST what I was looking for - THANK YOU!!!
Now I'm off to pimp my mower!
ROCK ON Stephen!
Thanks for this tip. Everything went smoothly. After the tread hack my mower moves really quickly.
All grip no slip! ROCK ON! 👍
it works great, all them free mtb knobbies at trail trash can's! And I used to cut 1/4th into the old tread on the mower wheel with angle grinder, worked for a summer vs forever with mtb knobbies
Thanks for sharing
That's a great idea
Works great with all the added grip! Thanks for watching mike!
For more sensitive lawns, a cruiser bike tire is closer to a standard turf tire.
Thanks for sharing!
Great idea. My drive wheels sometimes spin even on dry flat areas. I just ordered the screws on Amazon!
Awesome! Plenty of grip coming
Just curious is you would make videos on the following: ultimate guide to maintaining a strong trimmer ultimate guide to maintaining a blower
Hey Kanye! Good video ideas. I don’t have anything like that for trimmers but but have loads of snowblower videos around that topic. Thanks for watching my friend!
fricken brilliant!
Works Great Jeff! Loads of grip! 👍
WOW! Great solution. I just happen to see new bike tires at my local goodwill for $2 each. Running back there tomorrow to get them.
Go for it darth! Your mower will thank you!
Not bad at all considering how cheap it is. I will consider it because in my lawn I have some inclination and sometimes I lost traction
Oh this will definitely help for that Carlos! 👍 have a good weekend bud!
JB your a genius
Lol 😂 working on a Time Machine next! Thanks for watching!
Great idea - thanks!
Awesome! Thanks for watching!
I’ve been looking into getting a stronger pressure washer because my old electric Husqvarna washer is getting worn out. I plan on replacing it with a Craftsman CS950 with the Briggs and Stratton on it. I just need something that isn’t too expensive but can meet the psi rating I need.
Hey BCSERK what’s the psi rating on that bad boy?
THAT'S INGENIOUS!! Looks like u have studs! 😂🤣👍
ROCK ON riceburner! Bolts don’t even touch the ground! Lol! This thing rips! 👍have a good weekend bud!
Genius! But what else did I expect from a fellow WNYer! Keep up the great video's!
Appreciate you monkeyboy! Go BILLS!
Nice
@@truthingrace3594 thanks for watching
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Hahahahahaha buy one get one half off SALE too! Made me laugh again bud! Have an awesome weekend space cadet! 👍
👍 just what I was looking for ! 🤔. Worth a try !
You won’t be disappointed
Good idea.
Thanks for watching Brian!
Dude, That's one of the best hacks I have seen. Thanks for making the video.
You got it David! Still holding up great!
Great idea! I would love to do this to my 20 year old Honda, but I'm concerned the integrity of such old wheels will be compromised once I put a dozen screws in them. I wouldn't want to use glue like you mentioned. I guess I'll wait for some updates to see how yours holds up.
Two mows in and looking good so far! 👍👍
Great idea and thanks for thinking outside the box. Economical way to keep your mower running at its best . And if the long term test results don’t work out you can always buy new wheels. I’m heading out for a bike tire.
@@russellstewart5414 hey russel! After a few mows so far the tread is holding up great! Looks like they’ll be on for a while! 👍
On a lot of mowers the front and rear wheels are the same. When the back wear, you can just switch them with the fronts. Slicks on the front really don’t matter.
Thanks for sharing
And now that the wheels are studded it’s all ready for winter😂
Yep ready for snow!
Snow mower 😂🤣😂🤣
And those self tapper screw heads will act like studded tires in the snow. 😅 👍
Perhaps I’ll do a snow mow 🤔👍
Great idea I gotta do that with my Honda. When the wheels are rolling, they kinda look like studs.
They do don’t they! But the screws never touch the ground! Thanks for watching!
J b I did as you said. The difference I have no rubber on the wheel total plastic I tried the screw would not go in.l they Slide off. I gave up for another day.
Are you using self tapping screws?
Yes but they slid off I need to drill a tiny hole first one at a time maybe then it will work.
@@johnhouli3450 self tappers should just go right in. Perhaps try other ones. If you press them into the rubber tire tread they should just go right in.
I did this a few years ago, never tore up the grass, sidewalk, etc.
It's the best way to do it.
Thanks for sharing Brian!
I wish I thought of this a few times being that I’ve bought a few set of tires. All of them were Hondas though. I think because the frames are much heavier than others.
That could have been the reason they wore out quick.
Genius idea
ROCK ON my friend 👍
Bro...nice house!
Thanks my friend! Appreciate you! 👍
Don't need the tire tread. Just use screws and let them stick out a quarter inch. I need the traction on my 40 degree hill.
That will work too. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks for watching dgoode!👍
Genius job bro. Maybe a patent in the future? lol. Doing this to mine this weekend. Happy Labor Day!
Give it a shot! You won’t be disappointed keith! Happy Labor Day bud! 👍
My Milwaukee lawn mower does this thing on certain areas of the lawn it gets stuck and the tires just spin.
I will be trying this method.
@@ScratchDeez go for it! 👍
Dude, I did this several months back and it has been great. I'm losing weight running behind my mower now.
Hahaha right! Need to buy running shoes just to cut your lawn! Lol
Cool idea but $10 mountain bike tires haven't existed for the past decade 😂😂🤣🤣
@@pm1741 thanks for sharing
great idea man
Thanks for watching my friend
THANK YOU I've been stuggling for 2 years getting my mower to go up hiil.
Oh this will definitely help you out!
Great idea!
Thanks Randal! Works great bud! Thank for watching!
Great video. I never thought of this, although the treads of my lawnmower wheels were never a worry to me. See you next time.
Thanks for watching, tg!
Wonder if contact cement would work
Maybe. Worth a shot!
Way to go JB ,thinking out of the box. 👍👍👍👍👍
Videos like these are the fun ones to film! Thanks for watching Tom! You Da MAN!
He buried his head.😅🎉
Thanks for watching carl
like the vlogs keepem coming
You got it my friend!