Cat Trax tires

Does anyone know of an affordable wheel replacement for my Cat Trax...? I have the old vulcanized rubber tires and do not want to shell out $260+ for a new pair. Thanks

My Cat Trax tires are 25 years old and still look nearly new...

so maybe those $260 tires are worth it?

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Bill 404 21SE

You may want to consider ordering replacement tubes through Cat Sailor. Check this out: http://www.onlinemarinestore.com/store/ ... category=0. I ordered some a couple of years ago and they're working great.

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Mark Van Doren
H16 Seabreeze #112205 (Richard Petty Signature Edition)
H14T Fantasia #47787
San Juan 28

MVD, he won't be able to use the tubes if he has the old vulcanized rims. The tubes only work on the newer style rims I think.

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Zach

Zach, good point.

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Mark Van Doren
H16 Seabreeze #112205 (Richard Petty Signature Edition)
H14T Fantasia #47787
San Juan 28

bought my rubber tire cat trax in 1988 still working well but tires showing some dry rot, I fear that they will fail at the annual Edisto Beach SC trip this summer. A Hobie 21SE is a load of 600 lbs or so and is a impossible load on soft sand, Discount Tire said they will order some tires and tubes and install. No worries for another 25 years.
Saw a product on tv made by Miricle Wipe for use on tires which is supposed to protect from UV and dry rot plus it makes the tire shine. Might give it a try
Former Hobie Admiral Gary

Gary,
Could you tell me what your tire store orders you?

You are looking for a 21-12.00-8 for standard size beach wheels. NANCO or NANKUNG Tires is the only remaining maker. I got my first replacement tire for about $45.a few years ago. More recently I paid a bit over $50. Tires Unlimited has them for $68 each and Cedar Rapids Tire has them for $57 ea. Its the N800 Slick.

Lots of fun getting them to inflate on the rim. I used a ratchet strap and an extra set of hands.

Steve
H17

My tires do not have rims. Anyone know where i can get the rims?

Looks like they may not sell only the rims http://www.floridasailcraft.com/CatAccesories.htm

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Zach

The rims are standard ATV rims and the hole in the rim should match the size bar/tube. They use large aluminum and plastic washers and cotter pins to hold the rims in the right locations.