I loved the retread idea I used a old 26 inch knobby mountain bike tire off a junk bike worked great cut off the sidewalls it fit perfect and was more than enough for two 8 inch wheel. cleaned up the wheels than roughed them up a bit with sandpaper got a tube of goop glue and used screws like you did saved me 50 dollars and in my opinion they perform better than the wheels did when it was brand new. this was a great video and idea thanks.
I did the same, with mountain bike tires (after the materials suggested in this video worn out almost as quickly as the OEN plastic wheels): Cut along the sidewall, and screwed 'em into the old, worn tires (after removing the worn out stair tread material) and it's lasting MUCH longer that either OEM OR the stair tread material!
Thanks very much ! Your retread procedure deserves much more exposure. I saved $50.00 this year and the treads are still good after three months of constant use. Living on a small lot all of my cutting involves frequent pivoting in tight corners, and my new treads hold the turns better than the Honda OEM wheels. Thanks again !!
I did this a few years ago on a mower I gave my daughter. It worked great and has held up well. I’m now going to repeat it on my own mower. The tread actually works much better than the original wheels do.
I did it! Very straightforward process, and my Honda does not slide sideways down the hill when I'm going laterally along the hill, anymore. I can't thank you enough for your very clear UA-cam instruction. Regards, David E Frederick, PhD
Great idea. Replaced wheels are expensive these days. I once had a RWD Mower wheel spin in its tire. I first thought the RWD Mechanism was going bad. I had to drill the edge of the rim in four even places places so to drive a screw to attach the tire fixed to the wheel. It worked great.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!! I used your hack exactly and the gain in traction is amazing! The only thing I did wrong was place a couple of the screws too close to the end of the treads and they ripped through. Easy fix though. Just redrill and replace the screw closer to the center of the tread. Again, THANK YOU!!!
Prior to installing the material shown in this video, I had purchased a roll of the industrial type self-adhesive Velcro. First, clean the tires with Acetone and cut the velcro to fit. After you cut the rubber strips, place the other piece of Velcro on the sticky side of the rubber (i.e. sticky side of Velcro to the sticky side of rubber strip). Wrap the Velcro tight around the wheel, prior to using the screws as additional adherance support. This works great and also lasts much longer.
Very cool idea, never thought of it. But I can tell you something similar that I did do before. Also with a walk-behind self-propelled mower that was slipping way too much on my hilly wet Pennsylvania yard. I used sheet metal screws, stainless steel, and just screwed them into the tires. I left each one stick out enough to act as "studs" on the tires. Now, they dig into the wet grass better. The mower can go uphill without having to push it. I'm thinking of doing this on the tractor next.
I have mowed my lawn every week since I re-tread mine. It hasn't come off yet. For your tread to fall off, it had to have pulled right off the screws which means there was so much pull on the tread for that to happen. Hope your contact cement will help it.
I really like your video best. Saw one that a guy used a old bike tire. Not saying that his idea was bad, but I like this because its easier. Also already has a adhesive back. My drive wheels on front are super slick.
Bought the materials today! I priced new wheels - 75 bucks! I didn't want to invest that much in a 9 year old mower. So this was 10 bucks - we will see!
I did this same thing but a little different, I removed the rear wheels and threw them in the trash then I got new ones from Home Depot and put them on.
That's not a bad idea when the tires are $25 a piece. But when you have a commercial grade HRC216 K3, the wheels are $90 - $100 per wheel!!! And we only get about a season out of a set. On Honda's older model HRC-216's (the K1 and K2 models) you can buy just the tires for like $20 or $25 a piece. Which was awesome! But these newer model wheels suck! Especially when you pay $1600 - $2000 for a 21" push mower!
I did this a couple of years ago, and now I’m back here looking for a way to retread my drive wheels because the replacement wheels that Home Depot sells are hard plastic (meaning they have terrible grip even when new), and have already worn down to zero tread, making them as slick as teflon and beyond useless. Home Depot wheels are trash, don’t waste your money.
Bought the HF treads and am ready to go thanks to you. Just wondering if dipping the screw threads in some glue ... Goop/E6000 for example ... prior to inserting them might ensure that they stay put over time. Then again it may not help that much if most of the glue squishes out. What do you think?
With the method shown, I got about 2.5 years of use out of them. Eventually the rubber tread do start breaking apart. I just finished retreading it a second time to get couple more years of use.
I used the Harbor Freight safety treads but they fell off since they weren't made for wheel use. I recently put a mountain bike tire on, holding in place with contact cement and deck screws. It worked great since the mountian bike tire was more pliable than the HF safety treads.
excellent job, how long are the screws you used, I don't think you mentioned that, if so, sorry to ask again ... i had read somewhere that someone used just studs and it worked fine but may not be durable long term. this looks great i am a harbor freight fan!
I used an old timing belt with some exterior liquid nail. Both wheel show very little sign of wear after two seasons. The wheels for my craftman mower cost around $25 each. Therefore, $5 for a tube of liquid nail and an old timing belt (enough to cover both wheels) justify the effort.
Very good idea, although I would like to hear suggestions from others for different wheels. These plastic treads wear down and the mower slides around on the slopes. I'm looking for a better wheel.
If there is a Harbor Freight tool store near you, you can get it from them. Or else you can get it on Amazon but cost more (link in video description).
never mind previous comment, I replayed to see 1" screw purchase ... also what if you put additional screws 1.25" and let them stick out to catch the ground in traction? i think that is what I was referring to in previous comment, I mean the projection aspect to catch the earth for traction.
My back tire rubber is coming out of lip of the plastic rim. Can rubber be screwed in from the sides or only be screwed into the top like you did on the retread. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have a honda lawnmower model number HRX2174HYA. Thank you. Kash
Thanks for this idea and all of the info. I'd never seen the stick on tread. I plan to try this. BTW -What time of day was this? I'm enjoying hearing the crickets. :)
I just tried your method and I was not successful. After about 5 minutes of using the threads just peeled right off. But initially I could feel the extra power and it was great. Maybe I didn't allow he adhesive to dry on to the tire long enough. But they came right off. Maybe I can try it again and add additional contact cement and let it actually dry for 24 hours or so.
This replacement part should’ve been identified as defective, their is no way I should be replacing wheels on a mower that’s is 5 years old being used at my residence (Not Commercially) “Class Action Law Suit” My kids cozy coupe wheels out lasted these tires! 10Xs as long! My property is 60 x 80 that includes a house and 2 car garage not a whole “lot of grass” I paid for a high end mower these consumable wheels make this mower a Lemon!
Thanks, just followed your video and redid mine with screws and put a few extra screws in for good measure... I think easier than the bike tire method. got my safety step tread at Home Depot. for $8 , just down the street, same as in video just make sure you use longer screws that go into plastic of wheel, tried half inchers 1st and would not catch. . Increased pull about 50% over bald drive tires on 10 year old Craftsman with original wheels...was going to replace drive wheels at 1st with new Craftsman wheels but reviews were terrible says last one season due to p;astic gears and $12 to $30 per wheel depending on source. The wheels have lasted 10 years so this is the way to go.
Not bad, but using a bicycle tire is 100 times better and since it's softer rubber it not only grips turf better but also wears slower than those HF treads you bought which are a hard plastic/rubber. However I don't know of a bike tire would work on tires like yours that have squared edges.
Why bother for $22 on Amazon prime you can get complete set of rear wheel OEM tires shipped. This guy spent $14 not including shipping and doesn't include screws and time.
I think it is a shame that Honda requires the entire wheel replacement, when only the tread is worn--what a waste to the environment. They could easily design and sell new treads. Even new, their tires have the worst tread in the industry. I like this idea, but will probably buy new wheels at $12 each just for convenience.
They can cost $40 and up, depending on the mower. However, the cost is irrelevant (in my situation) because some mowers do not have tires available that have rubber tread. For instance, my Toro Recycler 20331 came with rubber tires but now all they make is plastic tread tires for it which wear out in 1 season (both OEM and aftermarket, they are all plastic treads for my model). So even if my replacement tires only cost me $10 a pair, I would still do this instead because rubber grips the turf SO MUCH BETTER THAN PLASTIC TREAD. I have a bank to mow and a good grip (which only rubber tread provides) is essential! So if this retread method cost me $100, I would still do it because it would keep me safe on the bank and would work so much better. And if mounted to the tire well enough it should last a long time and would save money in the long run.
I loved the retread idea I used a old 26 inch knobby mountain bike tire off a junk bike worked great cut off the sidewalls it fit perfect and was more than enough for two 8 inch wheel. cleaned up the wheels than roughed them up a bit with sandpaper got a tube of goop glue and used screws like you did saved me 50 dollars and in my opinion they perform better than the wheels did when it was brand new. this was a great video and idea thanks.
I did the same, with mountain bike tires (after the materials suggested in this video worn out almost as quickly as the OEN plastic wheels): Cut along the sidewall, and screwed 'em into the old, worn tires (after removing the worn out stair tread material) and it's lasting MUCH longer that either OEM OR the stair tread material!
Thanks very much ! Your retread procedure deserves much more exposure. I saved $50.00
this year and the treads are still good after three months of constant use. Living on a small lot
all of my cutting involves frequent pivoting in tight corners, and my new treads hold the turns
better than the Honda OEM wheels. Thanks again !!
I did this a few years ago on a mower I gave my daughter. It worked great and has held up well. I’m now going to repeat it on my own mower. The tread actually works much better than the original wheels do.
Going to try this on my Honda Accord, wish me luck
Lol
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Classic.....LMAO!
I did it! Very straightforward process, and my Honda does not slide sideways down the hill when I'm going laterally along the hill, anymore. I can't thank you enough for your very clear UA-cam instruction. Regards, David E Frederick, PhD
Great idea. Replaced wheels are expensive these days. I once had a RWD Mower wheel spin in its tire. I first thought the RWD Mechanism was going bad. I had to drill the edge of the rim in four even places places so to drive a screw to attach the tire fixed to the wheel. It worked great.
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!! I used your hack exactly and the gain in traction is amazing! The only thing I did wrong was place a couple of the screws too close to the end of the treads and they ripped through. Easy fix though. Just redrill and replace the screw closer to the center of the tread. Again, THANK YOU!!!
Thanks for sharing! Cheers
I like Honda mowers but they all seem to be sold with weak shallow tread on the wheels.
The screws double as studs for extra traction in snow.
Who mows the snow?
@@nibsfolks8100 hunter biden is a pro at mowing snow
Dude, everyone knows to use tire chains on your lawn mower when there’s snow!!! Duhhhh
@@nibsfolks8100it’s funner to use a mower to clear a driveway because when it’s light it will fill the bag and you can dump it out to make cool piles
This is genius! On my way to Harbor Freight right now. Thanks
Prior to installing the material shown in this video, I had purchased a roll of the industrial type self-adhesive Velcro. First, clean the tires with Acetone and cut the velcro to fit. After you cut the rubber strips, place the other piece of Velcro on the sticky side of the rubber (i.e. sticky side of Velcro to the sticky side of rubber strip). Wrap the Velcro tight around the wheel, prior to using the screws as additional adherance support. This works great and also lasts much longer.
Nice job. Honda's are nice lawnmowers but the plastic tires wear out fast.
Very cool idea, never thought of it. But I can tell you something similar that I did do before. Also with a walk-behind self-propelled mower that was slipping way too much on my hilly wet Pennsylvania yard. I used sheet metal screws, stainless steel, and just screwed them into the tires. I left each one stick out enough to act as "studs" on the tires. Now, they dig into the wet grass better. The mower can go uphill without having to push it. I'm thinking of doing this on the tractor next.
I love this. Great DIY idea. Thanks for sharing.
Going to try this and want to know how long are they going to last.
Are this good for snowing season?
You did a awesome repair
Followed your recommendation today and it looks good. Thanks for the suggestion.
Mr Dial thank you. Great idea. Also I’ve seen people use old bicycle tires.
Wheels sure are expensive
A bike tire can be used to save even more money. Nice job !
I have mowed my lawn every week since I re-tread mine. It hasn't come off yet. For your tread to fall off, it had to have pulled right off the screws which means there was so much pull on the tread for that to happen. Hope your contact cement will help it.
What if you put liquid nails instead....?
How did they work? Did the mower run faster because the tires got bigger?
I really like your video best. Saw one that a guy used a old bike tire. Not saying that his idea was bad, but I like this because its easier. Also already has a adhesive back. My drive wheels on front are super slick.
Bought the materials today! I priced new wheels - 75 bucks! I didn't want to invest that much in a 9 year old mower. So this was 10 bucks - we will see!
genius...smart is in simplicity and common sense..thanks
You can probably rivet it in, but with screws, you can do this several times over as it's easy to remove and put new one on.
I did this same thing but a little different, I removed the rear wheels and threw them in the trash then I got new ones from Home Depot and put them on.
Brad Bozarth bahahhaha.
Treds dont look that great. Is there any bad bpy option for steep inclines?
That's not a bad idea when the tires are $25 a piece. But when you have a commercial grade HRC216 K3, the wheels are $90 - $100 per wheel!!! And we only get about a season out of a set.
On Honda's older model HRC-216's (the K1 and K2 models) you can buy just the tires for like $20 or $25 a piece. Which was awesome!
But these newer model wheels suck! Especially when you pay $1600 - $2000 for a 21" push mower!
I did this a couple of years ago, and now I’m back here looking for a way to retread my drive wheels because the replacement wheels that Home Depot sells are hard plastic (meaning they have terrible grip even when new), and have already worn down to zero tread, making them as slick as teflon and beyond useless.
Home Depot wheels are trash, don’t waste your money.
Bought the HF treads and am ready to go thanks to you. Just wondering if dipping the screw threads in some glue ... Goop/E6000 for example ... prior to inserting them might ensure that they stay put over time. Then again it may not help that much if most of the glue squishes out. What do you think?
With the method shown, I got about 2.5 years of use out of them. Eventually the rubber tread do start breaking apart. I just finished retreading it a second time to get couple more years of use.
I used the Harbor Freight safety treads but they fell off since they weren't made for wheel use. I recently put a mountain bike tire on, holding in place with contact cement and deck screws. It worked great since the mountian bike tire was more pliable than the HF safety treads.
How long did it last, before you had to replace the new tread?
Manuelc33 Depends on how much you use it. Mine with a medium size lot lasted about 7 years.
excellent job, how long are the screws you used, I don't think you mentioned that, if so, sorry to ask again ... i had read somewhere that someone used just studs and it worked fine but may not be durable long term. this looks great i am a harbor freight fan!
Drill holes all around wheels and wrap small chain or cable around tire. May be a little rough on lawn though. Just a thought.
Don't forget to take it in for an alignment!
Well done! Did mine this morning and it was really simple. Hopefully, I used long enough (3/4") screws to hold.
Very good to hear. Thanks for sharing.
That was the best video so far
Ever 7 to 8 inches? You've really been lieing to your woman if she believes that
Good idea, turning your wheel into a studded tire, just like for winter tires.
I used an old timing belt with some exterior liquid nail. Both wheel show very little sign of wear after two seasons. The wheels for my craftman mower cost around $25 each. Therefore, $5 for a tube of liquid nail and an old timing belt (enough to cover both wheels) justify the effort.
I did kind of pull the thread alittle then put screws in to secure it. So I shouldn't have pulled just stick and screw?
Very good idea, although I would like to hear suggestions from others for different wheels. These plastic treads wear down and the mower slides around on the slopes. I'm looking for a better wheel.
Great Video, thanx for sharing!
The rear drive wheels have a cog and gear inside the wheel hub. The screws may hit the gear as the tire goes around.
The short screws do not interfere with any of the rear drive mechanism.
Where do you get the tred?
If there is a Harbor Freight tool store near you, you can get it from them. Or else you can get it on Amazon but cost more (link in video description).
never mind previous comment, I replayed to see 1" screw purchase ... also what if you put additional screws 1.25" and let them stick out to catch the ground in traction? i think that is what I was referring to in previous comment, I mean the projection aspect to catch the earth for traction.
With the head sticking out, it will have a very rough bumpy ride. Also the head will wear out eventually.
But my Honda Mower has radials. Isn't retreading a bad idea for them? lol
Awesome tip, Thanks!
Hmm...I was wondering if pop rivets could be used instead of screws. Just a thought.
be careful not to lose the retread on the highway
My back tire rubber is coming out of lip of the plastic rim. Can rubber be screwed in from the sides or only be screwed into the top like you did on the retread. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have a honda lawnmower model number HRX2174HYA. Thank you. Kash
kash You should be able to put screws in any part of the black plastic tread rubber. It's a solid hard plastic piece.
+dial2fast no it aint
Buy new wheels is how much?
Ha ha - awesome DIY fix - I love it...thanks very much for sharing your idea.
FLYBOY123456789 FYI - this retread is holding up well after close to 2 years.
do this rethread is lasting longer than the tires? Awesome!
Thanks!
very good tip
why not just screw in a bunch of hex head 1/4 inch screws?
I like that idea, just don't spin the wheels when it's wet.
It's ghetto, but I like it!! I would have used a small washer with each screw to make sure it doesn't pull through.
Thanks for this idea and all of the info. I'd never seen the stick on tread. I plan to try this. BTW -What time of day was this? I'm enjoying hearing the crickets. :)
dorothydanridge those are rat noises
killer man.....luv it
I just tried your method and I was not successful. After about 5 minutes of using the threads just peeled right off. But initially I could feel the extra power and it was great. Maybe I didn't allow he adhesive to dry on to the tire long enough. But they came right off. Maybe I can try it again and add additional contact cement and let it actually dry for 24 hours or so.
Thanks i watched it all.
This replacement part should’ve been identified as defective, their is no way I should be replacing wheels on a mower that’s is 5 years old being used at my residence (Not Commercially) “Class Action Law Suit” My kids cozy coupe wheels out lasted these tires! 10Xs as long! My property is 60 x 80 that includes a house and 2 car garage not a whole “lot of grass” I paid for a high end mower these consumable wheels make this mower a Lemon!
Cool idea
Thanks, just followed your video and redid mine with screws and put a few extra screws in for good measure... I think easier than the bike tire method. got my safety step tread at Home Depot. for $8 , just down the street, same as in video just make sure you use longer screws that go into plastic of wheel, tried half inchers 1st and would not catch. . Increased pull about 50% over bald drive tires on 10 year old Craftsman with original wheels...was going to replace drive wheels at 1st with new Craftsman wheels but reviews were terrible says last one season due to p;astic gears and $12 to $30 per wheel depending on source. The wheels have lasted 10 years so this is the way to go.
Excellent. Thanks for sharing your work. Definitely cheaper than replacing the wheels.
Not bad, but using a bicycle tire is 100 times better and since it's softer rubber it not only grips turf better but also wears slower than those HF treads you bought which are a hard plastic/rubber. However I don't know of a bike tire would work on tires like yours that have squared edges.
Too long screws will hit drive gear inside wheel.
Those complete wheel assemblies are only $10 a peice brand new from dealer for Honda mowers. Just sayin. I just replaced mine
Adams UA-cam channel .e
I do agree
good idea....
I'm only here for the comments.
Why bother for $22 on Amazon prime you can get complete set of rear wheel OEM tires shipped. This guy spent $14 not including shipping and doesn't include screws and time.
Exactly less than 40 for all four
just dont gun it in the corner and it wont fish tail
jedklauses 🤣
Seems like a lot of work when you can buy new wheels at Home Depot for about $20. with new gears and all. Oh well, just my opinion,
Sure, but now he has better traction than stock and they'll last longer.
lmao " 8 to 10 inch span" ill bet that was 3 inch span 4 real !
I think it is a shame that Honda requires the entire wheel replacement, when only the tread is worn--what a waste to the environment. They could easily design and sell new treads. Even new, their tires have the worst tread in the industry. I like this idea, but will probably buy new wheels at $12 each just for convenience.
raspillade Honda actually sells new treads. Unfortunately, they cost more than the entire wheel.
I can get practically new ones for $25.00 a set of 4 all day long and they take 5 minutes to replace.
And they still don't get as much traction.
Some people worry me
Should have used a bike tire
I never seen something so ghetto in my whole life , lmao 2 new wheels are 21 bucks on amazon .
Bicycle tires work better
Id rather just buy new ones. They are cheap enough.
wtd
:)
It will last about 4 weeks
I would simply buy a new wheel.
I was going to but they are 45 bucks each, plus shipping-I wont pay that
They can cost $40 and up, depending on the mower. However, the cost is irrelevant (in my situation) because some mowers do not have tires available that have rubber tread. For instance, my Toro Recycler 20331 came with rubber tires but now all they make is plastic tread tires for it which wear out in 1 season (both OEM and aftermarket, they are all plastic treads for my model). So even if my replacement tires only cost me $10 a pair, I would still do this instead because rubber grips the turf SO MUCH BETTER THAN PLASTIC TREAD. I have a bank to mow and a good grip (which only rubber tread provides) is essential! So if this retread method cost me $100, I would still do it because it would keep me safe on the bank and would work so much better. And if mounted to the tire well enough it should last a long time and would save money in the long run.
Can afford a Honda mower but to cheap to buy replacement wheels 🤔
There’s tons on fb marketplace. Where I got mine for under $100