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Grill Talk => Weber Grill Forum (Grills, Accessories) => Topic started by: ClubChapin on September 14, 2014, 09:10:48 PM

Title: Aftermarket Wheels
Post by: ClubChapin on September 14, 2014, 09:10:48 PM
Is there a source for nicer wheels that are the same size and compatible with Weber?

Thanks, Pete
Title: Re: Aftermarket Wheels
Post by: 1buckie on September 14, 2014, 10:00:31 PM
You can get something like what my buddy Jeff (Winz) did on Jerome & Bisbee.....

http://weberkettleclub.com/blog/2014/03/19/weber-22-copper-otg-mt/#prettyPhoto[gallery-2169]/1/i

I believe they may be lawnmower or wheelbarrow tires.....click on each pic to get a better view....

Several people have done similar things & old style training wheels have worked out well for the really ancient type kettles ( thin, w/ hard rubber tire)
Title: Re: Aftermarket Wheels
Post by: 1911Ron on September 15, 2014, 04:26:07 AM
Just make sure that they are 3/8ths axle size.
Title: Re: Aftermarket Wheels
Post by: indy82z on September 15, 2014, 06:38:51 AM
I am also looking for something like this style: http://www.amazon.com/Steel-Wheel-Rubber-8-Inch-1-75-Inch/dp/B001W6Q4SI/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1410791824&sr=8-14&keywords=lawn+mower+wheels#productDetails

Anyone have one that they have used that they know fits? Wanting to paint them green to match my grill..

Thanks

Tom
Title: Re: Aftermarket Wheels
Post by: jcnaz on September 15, 2014, 06:56:37 AM
Like Ron said, the axle diameter is critical.
My local hardware store has bushings that will reduce a 1/2" hub to 3/8".
Title: Re: Aftermarket Wheels
Post by: 1911Ron on September 15, 2014, 09:19:56 AM
Quote from: jcnaz on September 15, 2014, 06:56:37 AM
Like Ron said, the axle diameter is critical.
My local hardware store has bushings that will reduce a 1/2" hub to 3/8".
Bushings was the word i was looking for! ::)
Title: Re: Aftermarket Wheels
Post by: GregS on September 15, 2014, 09:33:37 AM
there's probably a sleeve that would work as well as the bushings, just throwing that out there. 
Title: Re: Aftermarket Wheels
Post by: Winz on September 15, 2014, 07:46:26 PM
See here:

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/will-these-wheels-fit-a-kettle/ (http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/will-these-wheels-fit-a-kettle/)

Winz