ezmike posted:BReece posted:Have read a bunch threads on this subject and have tried several times to install the traction tire.
It is my understanding that you loosen the rod attached to the wheel , slide the tire under it and put it on the wheel.
This is the tire Lionel sent me: The wheel is 1.5 inches wide, the traction tire is .75, a big stretch , appreciate you advice
All comments will be appreciated
Brent
6000222108 TRACTION TIRE / .750" ID x .034" TH x .148" WD
That's not the one they recommended to me yesterday. It's this one 6101207206. The measurements are completely different. To begin with it has a 1" diameter. These are 1.00" ID x .050" TH X .118" WD
Mike
From the manual
Lionel has provided extra traction tires to replace the installed traction tires if they ever wear out. The traction tires are replaced by unscrewing the drive rod screws using the supplied wrench. See Figure 10. Slip off the old traction tire and remove it from under the drive rod. Place the new traction tire (Lionel part no. 6000222108) on the wheel and re-tighten the drive rod screw.
Not to argue but Lionel sold me the 3/4 inch tires as the correct ones, the 1.00OD inch were listed on the parts list but as unavailable. I did find the 1.00OD on Ebay and they work great.
It looks like Lionel now is selling the correct part, just timing on my part.
I really like my VL Engines.!!!!
Brent
