Cox Sandblaster Tires

GpBear Sun Aug 23, 2020 7:06 am

Hello ,
I am in the process of restoring a Cox Sanblaster with the intent of Radio Control with Micro components .
Ordered new engine parts , but I need tires , particually the rears , they are hard .
Have read somewhere that Tamiya has some tires that will work .
Also read to separate rims do so in very hot water .
Anyone have any suggestions or hints for this .

I will post pictures later when I am further with this construction.

Ted .

Marleysky Sun Aug 23, 2020 9:18 am

Found the thread on the HotWater method of rim removal, still lookin* for the replacement tire model numbers.

Marleysky Sun Aug 23, 2020 9:27 am

These are the Buggy tires, not certain they’ll fit the sandblaster.

Marleysky Sun Aug 23, 2020 9:43 am

Maybe someone could 3d print the tread for the SandBlaster tires, as they don’t look at all like the DuneBuggy tires:

Iceberg Sun Aug 23, 2020 10:42 am

Hi Marlesky
I had a similar problem . My SB tires were split. So I took a mountain bike inner tube and cut several rings with scissors. I slipped them over the broken tire liners and have run the SB a number of times and it runs GREAT. No need to buy another complete tire. If that helps?

Thanks
Iceberg

Iceberg Sun Aug 23, 2020 10:45 am

Just another question. My Sandblaster is complete. Except the two side lights. Does anyone have an idea where any of the chrome sidelights are? Mine has two holes for mounting but I never had them with this SB I bought it about 10 years ago. The two holes on the front of the canopy are from some chrome halogen lights. Purely cosmetic but you know how it goes. Needs to be right!
Thanks
Ice

GpBear Sun Aug 23, 2020 10:47 am

I think I am going to buy a mountain bike inner tube , looks like a good idea . Thanks

Iceberg Sun Aug 23, 2020 10:51 am

You're welcome GpBear
Just be careful when slipping the rings over the split tire liner. It takes lots of pressure so don't want to damage the axle. But once you get them slipped on they look and run like slicks. Pretty good if you ask me.
Thanks
Ice

happydad Sun Aug 23, 2020 2:05 pm

Iceberg wrote:Hi Marlesky
I had a similar problem . My SB tires were split. So I took a mountain bike inner tube and cut several rings with scissors. I slipped them over the broken tire liners and have run the SB a number of times and it runs GREAT. No need to buy another complete tire. If that helps?

Thanks
Iceberg

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Iceberg: Now you want to see some real San Blaster rear tires? Feast your eyes on these:

Perfect fit for the Sand Blaster rim. Easy to put on. Look FANTASTIC. $8.99 shipped, plus tax. eB.

Need to cutout the wheel wells a bit. SECRETS behind the shroud. R/C Sand Blaster.

you are welcome

happydad

GpBear Mon Aug 24, 2020 6:56 am

OK Happy Dad , Ebay is a big shopping site , how about a link to where these are .

Now they look nice , but what about the Gear ratio driving these tires with a .049 .
Original are about 60mm in OD mounted , those look like about 90mm OD .

happydad Mon Aug 24, 2020 1:35 pm

GpBear wrote:OK Happy Dad , Ebay is a big shopping site , how about a link to where these are .

Now they look nice , but what about the Gear ratio driving these tires with a .049 .
Original are about 60mm in OD mounted , those look like about 90mm OD .

Sorry guys, the site was down for maintenance last night.

NICE rear wheels link:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pair-of-Coyote-Parts-RC-Radio-Control-Truck-Buggy-Car-Tires-1-10-Scale-Wheels/223952538819?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

5 pair left as of now. good seller. I buy a LOT of stuff from him.

happydad

happydad Tue Aug 25, 2020 1:13 am

While we are on the subject of Sand Blasters, here is my attempt at making an R-C version of the SandBlaster. Servo near the "steering arm", connected to a stainless steel "U" shaped piece. Another servo for the Muffler-throttle, but i need a metal clevis at the muffler end, because it gets very hot.

here is my first attempt:

steering servo to SandBlaster steering arm.

happydad RC Plane

happydad Tue Aug 25, 2020 1:21 am

Iceberg wrote:Just another question. My Sandblaster is complete. Except the two side lights. Does anyone have an idea where any of the chrome sidelights are? Mine has two holes for mounting but I never had them with this SB I bought it about 10 years ago. The two holes on the front of the canopy are from some chrome halogen lights. Purely cosmetic but you know how it goes. Needs to be right!
Thanks
Ice

Iceberg: Is that a lite weight 3D plane in the foreground?

happydad. RC Plane

GpBear Fri Sep 04, 2020 7:20 am

I found some tires to replace the rear ones that have crystalized .

Traxxas 8369 , street tires ,they fit perfect for me as I will be running on hard surfaces

Kurtok Sat Feb 04, 2023 6:46 pm

GpBear wrote:I found some tires to replace the rear ones that have crystalized .

Traxxas 8369 , street tires ,they fit perfect for me as I will be running on hard surfaces

I have read that you can soak these rims in hot water and split them. I'm not the village idiot, but I'm also not that clever. I've been looking at my rims under my super magnifier, without old tires, and I can't see a seam where they would split. What am I missing
Kurt

Kurtok Sat Feb 04, 2023 6:59 pm

So i just realized you can work the Tires on without splitting the rims. They do interfere with the body work a bit but a little trim work will take care of that.
Thanks boys
KK

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