# would these work as replacement o rings for a classic? **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\ **Created:** [January 10, 2014, 9:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/would-these-work-as-replacement-o-rings-for-a-classic/62876 "2014-01-10T21:39:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![matttt55](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/matttt55/32/782_2.png) [@matttt55](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/matttt55)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2014, 9:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/would-these-work-as-replacement-o-rings-for-a-classic/62876/1 "2014-01-10T21:39:55Z")
[http://www.amazon.com/Amico-19mm-Thickness-Silicone-Gasket/dp/B008ASY258/ref=sr\_1\_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1389389818&sr=8-1&keywords=19+mm+o+ring](http://www.amazon.com/Amico-19mm-Thickness-Silicone-Gasket/dp/B008ASY258/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1389389818&sr=8-1&keywords=19+mm+o+ring) ---
**Author:** ![LinksLegionaire](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/linkslegionaire/32/886_2.png) [@LinksLegionaire](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LinksLegionaire)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2014, 9:41pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/would-these-work-as-replacement-o-rings-for-a-classic/62876/2 "2014-01-10T21:41:15Z")
They should, but I’d imagine the bind would be rather slippy. I’d go with black instead. ---
**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2014, 4:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/would-these-work-as-replacement-o-rings-for-a-classic/62876/3 "2014-01-11T04:41:46Z")
You can get black ones at most any hardware store. Some may even carry the red (silicone) but they generally cost more. ---
**Author:** ![abby1371](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/abby1371/32/1075_2.png) [@abby1371](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/abby1371)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2014, 12:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/would-these-work-as-replacement-o-rings-for-a-classic/62876/4 "2014-01-11T12:39:21Z")
Why do you need replacement o rings? Just put some flowable silicone I the gaps and put a responsive bearing in. ---
**Author:** ![matttt55](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/matttt55/32/782_2.png) [@matttt55](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/matttt55)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2014, 5:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/would-these-work-as-replacement-o-rings-for-a-classic/62876/5 "2014-01-11T17:14:14Z")
> [@abby1371](#): > > Why do you need replacement o rings? Just put some flowable silicone I the gaps and put a responsive bearing in. I’m going to a place where durable yoyo s are a must. Orings are much more durable than silicone ---
**Author:** ![yoyospirit](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyospirit/32/219875_2.png) [@yoyospirit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospirit)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2014, 5:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/would-these-work-as-replacement-o-rings-for-a-classic/62876/6 "2014-01-11T17:31:31Z")
> [@matttt55](#): > > I’m going to a place where durable yoyo s are a must. Orings are much more durable than silicone You could always bring a tube with ya. Anyway, I think this is the right size for silicone orings. These orings are very durable. [https://www.amazonsupply.com/dp/B000FMUUQW](https://www.amazonsupply.com/dp/B000FMUUQW) ---
**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2014, 12:02am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/would-these-work-as-replacement-o-rings-for-a-classic/62876/7 "2014-01-12T00:02:25Z")
Hardware store… ---
**Author:** ![jbritter3](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jbritter3/32/1265_2.png) [@jbritter3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jbritter3)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2014, 4:35am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/would-these-work-as-replacement-o-rings-for-a-classic/62876/8 "2014-01-12T04:35:56Z")
> [@matttt55](#): > > I’m going to a place where durable yoyo s are a must. Orings are much more durable than silicone And where exactly are durable yoyos a must so much so that u must use o-rings? ---
**Author:** ![matttt55](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/matttt55/32/782_2.png) [@matttt55](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/matttt55)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2014, 4:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/would-these-work-as-replacement-o-rings-for-a-classic/62876/9 "2014-01-13T04:36:12Z")
> [@jbritter3](#): > > And where exactly are durable yoyos a must so much so that u must use o-rings? African village for 2 years where getting supplies from the outside world isn’t something to be counted on. ---
**Author:** ![jbritter3](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jbritter3/32/1265_2.png) [@jbritter3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jbritter3)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2014, 12:00pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/would-these-work-as-replacement-o-rings-for-a-classic/62876/10 "2014-01-13T12:00:33Z")
> [@matttt55](#): > > African village for 2 years where getting supplies from the outside world isn’t something to be counted on. You could stock up on flowable silicone and use orings as a backup? ---
**Author:** ![matttt55](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/matttt55/32/782_2.png) [@matttt55](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/matttt55)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2014, 9:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/would-these-work-as-replacement-o-rings-for-a-classic/62876/11 "2014-01-13T21:01:21Z")
> [@jbritter3](#): > > You could stock up on flowable silicone and use orings as a backup? Ha yeah I have 4 tubes of it actully, just trying to be prepared lol ---
**Author:** ![yoyospirit](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/yoyospirit/32/219875_2.png) [@yoyospirit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyospirit)\ **Post date:** [January 13, 2014, 9:40pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/would-these-work-as-replacement-o-rings-for-a-classic/62876/12 "2014-01-13T21:40:44Z")
> [@matttt55](#): > > Ha yeah I have 4 tubes of it actully, just trying to be prepared lol I would recommend Permatex Gasket Maker Hi Temp Red. Works much better in humid conditions and if done well, lasts forever.