Gates replacement belt

[my name is alex]

I'm gonna have my mechanic replace my belt. He recommended Gates so I'm thinking of getting this one.

Any thoughts or suggestions?

 

[kennythewelder]

I fought with belt squeak, and a matainance supervisor I was working with told me to put a Gates belt on my truck, so I did. That was a few years ago. I havent had any more squeek. The belt also still looks good, unlike the cheep belts did. I guess in this case, you do get wht you pay for.

 

[someotherguy]

Gates = top quality belts and hoses. Also the only (aftermarket) source for an OEM type belt tensioner, although these days the pulley bearing is Chinese. No getting around that anymore. Still the best tensioner you can buy.

Richard

 

[my name is alex]

Thanks again boys!

 

[Rusty Nail]

Goodyear Gatorback or go home.

 

[someotherguy]

Those Gatorback belts are fine too, not sure why they have such a weird texture on the groove side but whatever. I've used them and had no problems. But seriously, Gates is OEM quality and you'd be 100% good with either one. I've never had good luck with Dayco belts by the way so I don't use their hoses, either.

Something I've noticed is what I said on that Gates OEM type tensioner, looks like Murray sells one like it now. I'd still buy the Gates.

Richard