Wheel Protector 5782691

This is an authentic replacement wheel tire for Wilton and Jet band saws. It is supplied directly from original equipment manufacturer and it is sold individually. Its purpose is to provide a stable grip for the saw blade. When attaching the new tire on a band saw wheel, it may appear too be too small, however it really is not. These tires when new are typically approximately two (2) or more inches shorter than the old tire. Tires are supposed to fit very tightly against the bad saw wheel. As the tire ages, the rubber hardens allowing for the blade to slip. Note, it is a good idea to put the new tire in hot/warm water to heat it up just enough to make it pliable enough to stretch. Its advised to have two people in the stretching process.