Guys...I've been looking into substitutes for the kit-provided
outrigger wheel, and thought I'd found the answer with a Colson
Performa wheel which comes w/ sealed ball bearings. After Kingsley
acquainted me w/ the distinction between "sealed ball bearings" and
"maintenance-free precision ball bearings" I found the following in
the McMaster catalogue (I hope the text and graphics gets thru the
matronics server). This "Easy-Roll Rubber-Tread Wheel" (McMaster part
# 2439T42) which comes with "maintenance-free precision ball bearings"
has a ridiculous low price of $7.81. I've queried McMaster, and they
confirm that yes, it does come w/ these bearings. I'm wondering if
anyone has tried them and can comment on their performance.
Or...has anyone found the ultimate outrigger wheel?
Fred
A194
Easy-Roll Rubber-Tread Wheels
3 1/2" to 6" Dia.
8" to 10" Dia.
Blue rubber on nylon core
Durometer is 70A
Temperature range is -40=B0 to +200=B0 F
Resilient rubber tread rebounds quickly, so you can roll and turn
easily on most surfaces. The maintenance-free precision ball bearings
require minimal effort to get these wheels rolling.
Wheel Size, For Axle Hub Cap. Ea.,
Dia. x Wd. Dia. Lg. lbs. Each
3 1/2" x 1 1/4" 3/8" 1 5/8" 225
2439T41 $7.10
4" x 1 1/4" 3/8" 1 5/8" 250
2439T42 7.81
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