Idler tires needed. ID: ~19mm OD: ~23mm CS: ~1.8mm Wall: 2mm

[ChopperCharles]

I need an idler tire to fit on a wheel with a 19mm OD and 2mm width. The original tire is 23mm OD, just under 19mm ID, just under 2mm cross-section, and exactly 2mm wall.

Any idea where I can find such a beast?

Charles.

 

[orange]

Put a name to your beastie, sir, if you would.

 

[ChopperCharles]

Put a name to your beastie, sir, if you would.

My beastie? You mean the deck I need this for? Toshiba PC-3460 (or PC-335). Belts I can find easily, but two of my three idler tires are goo.

Charles.

 

[orange]

Try http://www.mcmelectronics.com/content/ProductData/Catalog51/section07.pdf page 16

 

[ChopperCharles]

Toshiba VCR idler tires are the wrong size. That catalog is useless, it doesn't have any measurements.

Charles.

 

[ChopperCharles]

I wonder if square-profile o-rings might do the trick. I have found 18mm ID x 2.0mm square profile o-rings at mcmastercarr.com.... not sure if the rubber compound will give me long life and zero slippage, but I suppose it can't hurt to try.

Charles.

 

[orange]

I don't know what all of that is for...glad you do. But it does suggest a Google search.

Car's out of the driveway.

 

[orange]

Did this search originate on Tapeheads?

 

[orange]

Oh, I see...it was another TH member's problem and you have asked about it there as well.

http://www.tapeheads.net/showthread.php?t=39391

 

[ChopperCharles]

Yeah, it originated on tapeheads, but I find that there are a lot of really knowledgeable guys on phxaudiotape. You guys come up with unexpected solutions and really know your stuff!

Charles.