Update... tire is on with no problems. I soaped up the bead and the rim of the hub. I was able to slide the tire over the hub and slide the other side over the hub in about 5-6 minutes. I have a 15-gallon air compressor and was able to set the tire no problem. I do have one spot about 6" long that hasn't fully set against the rim edge yet. It is about 1/8" gap. I got one side to pop into place and just waiting as I have the tire sitting in the sun. Eventually, it will soften up, expand a bit, and pop into place. The tire is holding air just fine. It was much easier than I thought setting the tire.
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Scott
Prindle Fleet 2
TCDYC
Prindle 18-2 Mod "FrankenKitty"
Tornado Classic "Fast Furniture"
Prindle 19 "Mr. Wiggly"
Nacra 5.8 "De ja vu"
Nacra 5.0
Nacra 5.8
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Replacing Cat Trax Tires
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Posted: Sep 07, 2022 - 02:54 PM
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Posted: Sep 07, 2022 - 03:09 PM
I could not get the bead to pop in place with soap, but using wd-40, some rope and a compressor the bead popped right in place.
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Posted: Sep 20, 2022 - 04:27 PM
Where do you order tires for the Cat Trax? I haven't been able to find the completely smooth tires in that size.
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Tim Young
Hobie 18' + other stuff that floats and goes.
Kentucky
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Posted: Sep 21, 2022 - 10:19 AM
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Nanco-N800-21-12-8/55346860
But, shop around,as I got mine from wally world for like $39ea. Maybe they were on sale??? But, available.
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Chuck C.
H21SE 408
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Posted: Sep 27, 2022 - 10:16 AM
I got mine from Murrays for about $80. I had contacted Cat Trax direct and was directed back to the Murrays site. Locally, a guy got his from Walmart for about $60 per (last week) and had Discount Tire mount them. I was able to mount mine, but I have a air compressor to make it easy.
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Scott
Prindle Fleet 2
TCDYC
Prindle 18-2 Mod "FrankenKitty"
Tornado Classic "Fast Furniture"
Prindle 19 "Mr. Wiggly"
Nacra 5.8 "De ja vu"
Nacra 5.0
Nacra 5.8
Tornadoes (Reg White)
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