Diesel traction tires

[Anonymous]

Anybody have experience on installing traction tires on diesels? I just purchased the stewart traction tire pack and all it says is how easy they are to install with the installation tool and what a big difference they make. Sure, so where are the instructions. How many do you install and do you put them on one side only? Do I really have to purchase a $10 tool to install a 50cent item or can I do it with a tapered dowel? Any suggestions would be appreciated since I don't want to break anything.

Thanks
RudyG

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[cacole]

Those Stewart traction tires are to replace ones that have broken or worn off. If a locomotive didn't originally have traction tires, I don't think you can add one. The wheels that have traction tires on them have a groove for the tire to fit into so it doesn't slide off.

[Don Gibson]

They are for drives that use 'tires', Tyco 'F units had them, Some Rivarossi steam.
Wheels have to be 'hollow'd out' to use (have rims)..

Put away in a drawer somewhere for a rainy day.I doubt you'll get a refund.
TIRES are a mfr's inexpensive way to get traction.

This source is not the same STEWART that makes quality engines. Where did you buy them? EBay?