I am replacing bandsaw tires. I bought urethane replacement tires. There is a smooth side and a rough side. The manufacturers directions are clear on every step except for this point. The old tires have been on the bandsaw for AT LEAST 25 years and are made of rubber, those two differences make me leery of simply mirroring the current setup.
Does the smooth side or the rough side of the tire go against the bandsaw wheel?
If it matters the wheel is made of aluminum, the wheel itself has a crown, and the wheel has a lip on the edge to hold the tire on.
Best Answer
I actually have the same question. I recently bought Blue Max bandsaw tires and out of the package the rough side was out. Also on a YouTube video where Blue Max tires were being installed it looked like the smooth side was against the wheel. It is my guess that with Blue Max at least the rough side is out. Hope this helps.