Re: Bike chain question [TANKS]

[Frank Pittelli <frank-at-rctankcombat.com>]

Clark Ward Jr wrote:
> Hi all, for bicycle chains, did the aluminum pop-rivets handle the
> strain okay (with masonite treads), or do I need to use steel?  I
> looked (very briefly) but didn't see steel pop rivtes at Lowe's.

We've had mixed results. The aluminium worked fine for the Tiger's 
original track, but not for the Panzer IV's track, which were replaced 
by steel.  I think it was because the Tiger track was operated with less 
tension than the Panzer IV.  But, in either case, both tracks were 
replaced by TTS.  NOTE: I use aluminum rivets in my TTS track and they 
have held up very well (although you don't want to run for extended 
periods of time on rough concrete or asphalt).

        Frank P.