3D Print 'Wheel Tyre Tread Style' Ring (Size S)
Intro: 3D Print 'Wheel Tyre Tread Style' Ring (Size S)
I saw a couple of these made out of metal (either cast or drilled), but they were very expensive. I thought I could make my own version, so I decided to model one myself that could be printed....
Ideal for anyone who is car, van, bicycle or motorbike mad!!
I went for a typical car tyre tread style, and a typical motorbike style tread but you could go make one yourself that looks like a premium car tyre with curves and tapers, or you could go for a more minimal motorbike style - just google "tyre tread images" for inspiration!
Date Made: September 2013
Approx Cost: (Cost of printing?)
Approx Time: 1.5 hours modelling (plus printing time)
Difficulty: Easy/Medium
Ideal for anyone who is car, van, bicycle or motorbike mad!!
I went for a typical car tyre tread style, and a typical motorbike style tread but you could go make one yourself that looks like a premium car tyre with curves and tapers, or you could go for a more minimal motorbike style - just google "tyre tread images" for inspiration!
Date Made: September 2013
Approx Cost: (Cost of printing?)
Approx Time: 1.5 hours modelling (plus printing time)
Difficulty: Easy/Medium
STEP 1: The Model
I have built a 3d model...
This was done using tinkercad and can be found on their website by searching for "Wheel Ring" or here:
This was done using tinkercad and can be found on their website by searching for "Wheel Ring" or here:
STEP 2: Optimisation
I do not have access to a 3d printer so cannot test the print.
Obviously this can be tailored to suit your size, or you might like to change the tread design.
There are plenty of different tyre designs out there, so play with the size to fit and play with the design to one that you like!
(image taken from http://us.123rf.com/400wm/400/400/chagall/chagall0901/chagall090100002/4139472-various-tyre-treads.jpg under fair usage)
Obviously this can be tailored to suit your size, or you might like to change the tread design.
There are plenty of different tyre designs out there, so play with the size to fit and play with the design to one that you like!
(image taken from http://us.123rf.com/400wm/400/400/chagall/chagall0901/chagall090100002/4139472-various-tyre-treads.jpg under fair usage)
Comments
chuco61 6 years ago
How do you get the tread to wrap around the circumference of the tire? I have a specific design I want, but am not sure how to wrap it around, short of going in and making holes for each section.