A powerful DC motor including a flywheel was scavenged from one treadmill ... proper running wheels and, of course, a sanding belt. Despite all recycling efforts, about 80 bucks went into the ...

But then you have to split the tread off of the steel belts, which is not. [Martin] recommends using vice-grip pliers to grab the outer lay and pull it away from the tread, slicing along the belts ...

one with tread that has a flat spot due to locking the wheels in a panic stop, or a tire with a separated belt. A pull to one side: While driving at a steady speed, pulling to one side may ...

Fortunately, tires or wheels are the most likely cause of ... bubbles or bulges (usually caused by a broken tire belt), and the tread area for flat spots or tread separation.