Source for wheel friction bands?

[TrainDragon]

I thought there was a topic about this, but I couldn't find one by searching...

Does anyone have ideas for suitable replacement bands for the standard powered train wheel?  Part 55423.

Ideally in trans-clear, and silicone -- I've tried using rubber o-rings for wheels before and they slowly dry-rot and crack.

[dr_spock]

Maybe clear silicone hair elastics?   

 

 

[jrathfon]

#35 O-rings at the hardware store, plumbing (faucet parts) aisle. That will get you black O-rings. May be able to search #35 (which are 11/16" OD, 9/16" ID, 1/16" thick) silicone o-rings online.

The 1/16" are a little thicker than the standard Lego rings, BUT: These allow you to do 3 wheel "E-type" ("C" in Europe?) trucks with a ring-none-ring configuration (like flanged-blind-flanged) on standard Lego curves/switches. Bonus!

[Duq]

You're right, it's come up before:

 

[TrainDragon]

Ahh, yes.  Those previous threads are likely where I'd seen the o-ring idea.  They work, but I don't love them aesthetically.  (Plus as I mentioned, the ones I had did eventually begin to degrade)

I was hoping someone would have suggestions for something more similar to the clear ones that come on the wheels by default now.  I'll keep searching!

[TrainDragon]

21 hours ago, dr_spock said:

Maybe clear silicone hair elastics?   

 

 

I think I may give this one a shot.  Have you tried it before?

I found some that look potentially interesting online.  But as they are made for hair, most of them don't really advertise the actual dimensions...  Maybe I'll order some and hope for the best.