Originally Posted By AAR#2
Bias ply tire has crossed my mind but I’m unsure if the thickness will be .30 after removing the tread.
Also not sure how to remove the tread and get the smooth finish the originals had.


maybe cut the sidewall out of a truck tire ? i don't know if a guy would have to use an over the road tire, or an "x?" ply LT tire. maybe even a trailer tire. no tread removal would be necessary if the sidewall was [close to] the correct thickness.
beer