Pretty basic question, how do I know when to change a traction tire? What am I looking for to be the red flag?
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The old one you can get it out the any way you want, the new one you want to be a bit more careful. I use the smallest jewelers screwdriver or a dental pic, just be careful to not puncture the tire. The red, high temperature silicon rubber makes a nice traction tire. Clean the groove with alcohol and let it dry, then put a dab on the wheel and work it into the groove and smooth it out, clean up any overflow. Put the loco on its back and put power to it to turn the wheels slowly makes it even easier.
When it comes off on its own.
@RickO posted:When it comes off on its own.
Yep, that says, time for a new one.
@RickO posted:When it comes off on its own.
Thank you. That helps.
@Danr posted:Yep, that says, time for a new one.
Sometimes the obvious is not obvious, however even I get it. Thank you.
@RickO posted:When it comes off on its own.
As Yogi said, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
LOL, Arnold
@Arnold D. Cribari posted:As Yogi said, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
LOL, Arnold
We miss Yogi. An incredible icon and a rare talent, both in baseball and in life.
He always had something positive to say, and while uniquely convoluted, it was at the same time always precisely accurate.
Mike
Yep agreed, I rely on the automatic removal procedure too…I let tires tell me they’re done….😉
Pat
Change them weekly. 
OK, maybe not... 
Weekly!!?? Um, another nuisance maintenance procedure? Careful! You'll drive people to pre-licked stamp collecting...
When they become frayed, torn, loose, ripped, slipping, cut or begin to affect performance, it's time to replace them - or weekly.
@gunrunnerjohn posted:Change them weekly.
OK, maybe not...
Or rotate them. 
What? . . . They wear out?
I guess that's why some of the old stuff I have bought has this sticky black goo on the wheels.
Mannyrrock
When they are flopping around on the drive rods......it may be time....😂😂
