Looking for steel wheels with rubber

[eljacobevans]

I'm sure this has been asked 100 times before, but I looked everywhere and couldn't find a thread related. I've got a fairly new 22.5" Kettle. Was bought off craiglist last year and is most likely a 2011-2013 model 22.5 standard kettle. I'm doing some mods and would like to replace the plastic wheels with metal ones with rubber tread. Anyone have any luck finding something that works? Thanks!!

[toolhead]

Probably too big..but

http://www.amazon.com/Waxman-4139055-Rubber-Wheel-symetrical/dp/B001W6Q4QU

But that tells us there may be a smaller size with what you are looking for.

If you find it pls post the part number.

What other mods are you doing to the otg?

[Shafzilla]

Maybe tractor supply or some other store that carries lawn mower wheels.

[eljacobevans]

This is the first weber I've ever owned and I've absolutely fallen in love with it. Believe it not, my boss at work actually gave me his 2013 Weber Performer today!

The mods I'm doing on the 22.5" standard kettle aren't crazy but is gonna personalize it for me. Originally bought for $40 off Craiglist with the weber chimney.

-Added extra charcoal grate and bolted the two together so that charcoal doesn't fall through so soon
-Upgraded to hinged grate (Also got a cast iron one)
-Just finished painting the legs and triangle tonight (Flat black to contrast the shiney black kettle)
-Ordered the wooden vintage handles
-And put a rubber stopper on the third leg to keep it from slipping
-Added the weber utensil holder/rack to the side of the kettle, but still not sold on it

Will post some pics either tomorrow or Tuesday once it's all finished up!

[1buckie]

This is the first weber I've ever owned and I've absolutely fallen in love with it. Believe it not, my boss at work actually gave me his 2013 Weber Performer today!

The mods I'm doing on the 22.5" standard kettle aren't crazy but is gonna personalize it for me. Originally bought for $40 off Craiglist with the weber chimney.

-Added extra charcoal grate and bolted the two together so that charcoal doesn't fall through so soon
-Upgraded to hinged grate (Also got a cast iron one)
-Just finished painting the legs and triangle tonight (Flat black to contrast the shiney black kettle)
-Ordered the wooden vintage handles
-And put a rubber stopper on the third leg to keep it from slipping
-Added the weber utensil holder/rack to the side of the kettle, but still not sold on it

Will post some pics either tomorrow or Tuesday once it's all finished up!

^^^^^^  Second post, two kettles acquired..........right on schedule......



Good Deal personalizing it (them) to the way you like & what looks & works best for you !!!!

[toolhead]

Congrats and nice personal touches

What color performer did your boss give you? Was it a gas assist?

So you are on your 2nd kettle...only 8 more to go before taking a break...

[toolhead]

Btw ive looked into upgraded casters for performers...

Pretty dang expensive..

You can sealed bearings etc..but prices start notching up to $20+ per caster....

[1buckie]

Shafzilla & Toolhead are onto it.....I've seen ones like in that link at larger OSH hardware stores.....some ACE  & ACE type places.......lawnmower, tricycle back or bicycle training wheels have been used for mods or to replace the very oldest Weber ones

[eljacobevans]

Btw ive looked into upgraded casters for performers...

Pretty dang expensive..

You can sealed bearings etc..but prices start notching up to $20+ per caster....

I've already started looking at upgrades/mods for the performer and quality casters are the first thing I searched for. I wonder what the easiest way to attach them would be.... The plastic ones seems good, but I'm not sure how long they're supposed to last being plastic and all...

[eljacobevans]

Congrats and nice personal touches

What color performer did your boss give you? Was it a gas assist?

So you are on your 2nd kettle...only 8 more to go before taking a break...

https://www.dropbox.com/s/p5m04h97ets2a3s/Photo%20Apr%2012%2C%2008%2035%2058%20%281%29.jpg?dl=0

[toolhead]

Its a beauty...mirror shiny black kettles billowing smoke at night are a beautiful sight

[toolhead]

The casters are friction grip stem casters.

Again...upgraded casters are pricey...

Just make sure you dim the replacement casters correctly..to ensure right size

[eljacobevans]

The casters are friction grip stem casters.

Again...upgraded casters are pricey...

Just make sure you dim the replacement casters correctly..to ensure right size

toolhead, I'm not the most clever tool worker, but what exactly do you mean by "dim" the casters? I was wondering how to verify casters would fit the performer without spending the money and then finding out they don't fit.