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AirMike

Joined: 27 Feb 2007
Posts: 514
Location: Nevada

Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2016 8:54 am Post subject: Aero Classic Leak guard inner tubes - do not purchase

After struggling with the straight tube OEM Vans inner tube, I decided to go to the Aero Classic from Desser Tire TU15/600-6. My experience with this tube has been awful. I went to this tube due to the nice 90 degree bend in the stem that allows easier filling with air. By removing a small bit of metal on the wheel bearing cover, you can easily fill this tube with air. My left side failed after only 6 weeks leaving me with a flat tire when I was ready to dispatch the plane for an important flight. Since I was inside of 90 days, Desser gave me an RMA and I got a credit (not refund) on the defective tube. My second tube failed just this last week after about 5 months of flying. These tubes (made in Thailand) are just no good. I reinstalled my old Vans tube on the new Michelin tire on the left side, but I have yet to put the old tube back on the right side. These tubes are just crap. Any suggestions or comments on this issue will be appreciated.

_________________
See you OSH '18
Q/B - sold.

kdb.rv10(at)gmail.com
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Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2016 9:07 am Post subject: Aero Classic Leak guard inner tubes - do not purchase

That's odd- I've used these same tubes for three years without any problems.



Sent from my iPhone



 	  Quote: 	
		   On Oct 14, 2016, at 11:54 AM, AirMike <Mikeabel(at)Pacbell.net> wrote:

 

 

 

 After struggling with the straight tube OEM Vans inner tube, I decided to go to the Aero Classic from Desser Tire TU15/600-6. My experience with this tube has been awful. I went to this tube due to the nice 90 degree bend in the stem that allows easier filling with air. By removing a small bit of metal on the wheel bearing cover, you can easily fill this tube with air. My left side failed after only 6 weeks leaving me with a flat tire when I was ready to dispatch the plane for an important flight. Since I was inside of 90 days, Desser gave me an RMA and I got a credit (not refund) on the defective tube. My second tube failed just this last week after about 5 months of flying. These tubes (made in Thailand) are just no good. I reinstalled my old Vans tube on the new Michelin tire on the left side, but I have yet to put the old tube back on the right side. These tubes are just crap. Any suggestions or comments on this issue will be appreciated.

 

 --------

 See you OSH '15

 Q/B - flying 6 yrs.

 

 

 

 

 Read this topic online here:

 

 http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=461260#461260

flying-nut(at)cfl.rr.com
Guest

Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2016 9:22 am Post subject: Aero Classic Leak guard inner tubes - do not purchase

I'd like to know what/where the failures were.  I suspect poor assembly 

rather than inherent failures of the tubes.  Or poor assumptions 

relating to the mod. If you used the same hole in the wheel that was 

used for the straight stem .... there's your problem.  The 90* stems 

line up with the parting line in the wheel and require a hole in the 

parting line and another hole in the side of the outside wheel half.  I 

converted my Vans wheels to 90* stems. I flared the inside and outside 

of the original stem hole and filled it with flox.  Not flying yet so 

don't know if my 'mod' is successful.

Linn

On 10/14/2016 12:54 PM, AirMike wrote:

 	  Quote: 	
		   



 After struggling with the straight tube OEM Vans inner tube, I decided to go to the Aero Classic from Desser Tire TU15/600-6. My experience with this tube has been awful. I went to this tube due to the nice 90 degree bend in the stem that allows easier filling with air. By removing a small bit of metal on the wheel bearing cover, you can easily fill this tube with air. My left side failed after only 6 weeks leaving me with a flat tire when I was ready to dispatch the plane for an important flight. Since I was inside of 90 days, Desser gave me an RMA and I got a credit (not refund) on the defective tube. My second tube failed just this last week after about 5 months of flying. These tubes (made in Thailand) are just no good. I reinstalled my old Vans tube on the new Michelin tire on the left side, but I have yet to put the old tube back on the right side. These tubes are just crap. Any suggestions or comments on this issue will be appreciated.



 --------

 See you OSH '15

 Q/B - flying 6 yrs.





 Read this topic online here:



 http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=461260#461260

recapen(at)earthlink.net
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Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2016 9:23 am Post subject: Aero Classic Leak guard inner tubes - do not purchase

I had an issue where an inspection sticker inside the tire wore a hole in

the tube - I thought I got a bad tube...until I wore a hole through the

patch as I put it back together the same way it came apart.....



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Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2016 9:30 am Post subject: Aero Classic Leak guard inner tubes - do not purchase

I have the same TU15 Desser tubes, and probably have the longest life on mine as I got some of the first ones released. I have gone against the" replace tubes with tires" minds and reinstalled the tubes on the new Monster tires, to date I have had no issues of leaking at all, that's is after 4 years of flying.

I'll assume the tire pressure is more than 42psi? I run mine at 48psi and never let them get below 44psi, I am concerned with lower pressures pinching the tires or rubbing and my pressures seems to work as my tires look pretty good for tread, I have no shutter (unbalanced rim still) with solid traction.

I can only think they changed manufacturer since I got my tubes. Unfortunately, I really like mine thus far and would buy them again. How are the Vans tubes working out? Was it only on the left side? Both times? What about the right? Is that side fine? If so, there may be something on the left causing the issues, and your Vans tube may be the next to go on that side... just thinking....

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Tim Olson

Joined: 25 Jan 2007
Posts: 2871

Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2016 10:17 am Post subject: Aero Classic Leak guard inner tubes - do not purchase

I had 2 tubes fail from Desser, not all that many flying hours apart,

also.  But, mine weren't the 90 degree valve stem tubes.

One of them was a pinhole leak that just came out of nowhere.

The other was a leak that was along a little slice-like

scrape, that I have no idea how it got there.  Admittedly,

I didn't thoroughly inspect the tube when I pulled it out of

the bag.  I wasn't happy in either case.



Both wheels now have new-ish 90 degree stem tubes in them.

I've always run my pressues at the standard 42/40 rear/front

pressures that Van's put in the original manual, however I

think I will start raising the pressure slightly just

because we have such large temperature swings here, so if

I check them in the fall I'll go maybe 48.



Linn,  I think you're mistaking his issue for the nosewheel

tube.  Yes, on that one Van's sends the wrong wheel, and

then they have to re-machine the hole on the other side,

and all the things you said.  But he's talking about the

15/6.00-6 main tubes.  Those don't require any drilling

or anything else.



Other than these 2 tubes, I've had good luck over the past

10 years. I've replaced tires a few times and always put in

new tubes.  So I'm not sure I'm ready to ditch them

yet.  I WOULD be interested to see what the BEST tube

available is.  I would prefer to buy a US made tube if

at all possible, and would pay a small premium for that

ability if it's a quality tube.



Tim

On 10/14/2016 11:54 AM, AirMike wrote:

 	  Quote: 	
		   



 After struggling with the straight tube OEM Vans inner tube, I

 decided to go to the Aero Classic from Desser Tire TU15/600-6. My

 experience with this tube has been awful. I went to this tube due to

 the nice 90 degree bend in the stem that allows easier filling with

 air. By removing a small bit of metal on the wheel bearing cover, you

 can easily fill this tube with air. My left side failed after only 6

 weeks leaving me with a flat tire when I was ready to dispatch the

 plane for an important flight. Since I was inside of 90 days, Desser

 gave me an RMA and I got a credit (not refund) on the defective tube.

 My second tube failed just this last week after about 5 months of

 flying. These tubes (made in Thailand) are just no good. I

 reinstalled my old Vans tube on the new Michelin tire on the left

 side, but I have yet to put the old tube back on the right side.

 These tubes are just crap. Any suggestions or comments on this issue

 will be appreciated.



 -------- See you OSH '15 Q/B - flying 6 yrs.

flying-nut(at)cfl.rr.com
Guest

Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2016 10:28 am Post subject: Aero Classic Leak guard inner tubes - do not purchase

Tim, I had to machine both my mains. That might be due to the tube 

manufacturer being different.  I'm guessing from your post that you used 

the same hole as the straight stem??

Linn

On 10/14/2016 2:16 PM, Tim Olson wrote:

 	  Quote: 	

 I had 2 tubes fail from Desser, not all that many flying hours apart,

 also.  But, mine weren't the 90 degree valve stem tubes.

 One of them was a pinhole leak that just came out of nowhere.

 The other was a leak that was along a little slice-like

 scrape, that I have no idea how it got there.  Admittedly,

 I didn't thoroughly inspect the tube when I pulled it out of

 the bag.  I wasn't happy in either case.

 Both wheels now have new-ish 90 degree stem tubes in them.

 I've always run my pressues at the standard 42/40 rear/front

 pressures that Van's put in the original manual, however I

 think I will start raising the pressure slightly just

 because we have such large temperature swings here, so if

 I check them in the fall I'll go maybe 48.

 Linn,  I think you're mistaking his issue for the nosewheel

 tube.  Yes, on that one Van's sends the wrong wheel, and

 then they have to re-machine the hole on the other side,

 and all the things you said.  But he's talking about the

 15/6.00-6 main tubes.  Those don't require any drilling

 or anything else.

 Other than these 2 tubes, I've had good luck over the past

 10 years. I've replaced tires a few times and always put in

 new tubes.  So I'm not sure I'm ready to ditch them

 yet.  I WOULD be interested to see what the BEST tube

 available is.  I would prefer to buy a US made tube if

 at all possible, and would pay a small premium for that

 ability if it's a quality tube.

 Tim

 On 10/14/2016 11:54 AM, AirMike wrote:

> 

>

> After struggling with the straight tube OEM Vans inner tube, I

> decided to go to the Aero Classic from Desser Tire TU15/600-6. My

> experience with this tube has been awful. I went to this tube due to

> the nice 90 degree bend in the stem that allows easier filling with

> air. By removing a small bit of metal on the wheel bearing cover, you

> can easily fill this tube with air. My left side failed after only 6

> weeks leaving me with a flat tire when I was ready to dispatch the

> plane for an important flight. Since I was inside of 90 days, Desser

> gave me an RMA and I got a credit (not refund) on the defective tube.

> My second tube failed just this last week after about 5 months of

> flying. These tubes (made in Thailand) are just no good. I

> reinstalled my old Vans tube on the new Michelin tire on the left

> side, but I have yet to put the old tube back on the right side.

> These tubes are just crap. Any suggestions or comments on this issue

> will be appreciated.

>

> -------- See you OSH '15 Q/B - flying 6 yrs.

>

Tim Olson

Joined: 25 Jan 2007
Posts: 2871

Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2016 10:49 am Post subject: Aero Classic Leak guard inner tubes - do not purchase

Yes, same holes. You have Cleveland?

That's what mine are.

Tim



 	  Quote: 	
		   On Oct 14, 2016, at 1:27 PM, Linn Walters <flying-nut(at)cfl.rr.com> wrote:

 

 

 

 Tim, I had to machine both my mains. That might be due to the tube manufacturer being different.  I'm guessing from your post that you used the same hole as the straight stem??

 Linn

 

> On 10/14/2016 2:16 PM, Tim Olson wrote:

> 

> 

> I had 2 tubes fail from Desser, not all that many flying hours apart,

> also.  But, mine weren't the 90 degree valve stem tubes.

> One of them was a pinhole leak that just came out of nowhere.

> The other was a leak that was along a little slice-like

> scrape, that I have no idea how it got there.  Admittedly,

> I didn't thoroughly inspect the tube when I pulled it out of

> the bag.  I wasn't happy in either case.

> 

> Both wheels now have new-ish 90 degree stem tubes in them.

> I've always run my pressues at the standard 42/40 rear/front

> pressures that Van's put in the original manual, however I

> think I will start raising the pressure slightly just

> because we have such large temperature swings here, so if

> I check them in the fall I'll go maybe 48.

> 

> Linn,  I think you're mistaking his issue for the nosewheel

> tube.  Yes, on that one Van's sends the wrong wheel, and

> then they have to re-machine the hole on the other side,

> and all the things you said.  But he's talking about the

> 15/6.00-6 main tubes.  Those don't require any drilling

> or anything else.

> 

> Other than these 2 tubes, I've had good luck over the past

> 10 years. I've replaced tires a few times and always put in

> new tubes.  So I'm not sure I'm ready to ditch them

> yet.  I WOULD be interested to see what the BEST tube

> available is.  I would prefer to buy a US made tube if

> at all possible, and would pay a small premium for that

> ability if it's a quality tube.

> 

> Tim

> 

> 

>> On 10/14/2016 11:54 AM, AirMike wrote:

>> 

>> 

>> After struggling with the straight tube OEM Vans inner tube, I

>> decided to go to the Aero Classic from Desser Tire TU15/600-6. My

>> experience with this tube has been awful. I went to this tube due to

>> the nice 90 degree bend in the stem that allows easier filling with

>> air. By removing a small bit of metal on the wheel bearing cover, you

>> can easily fill this tube with air. My left side failed after only 6

>> weeks leaving me with a flat tire when I was ready to dispatch the

>> plane for an important flight. Since I was inside of 90 days, Desser

>> gave me an RMA and I got a credit (not refund) on the defective tube.

>> My second tube failed just this last week after about 5 months of

>> flying. These tubes (made in Thailand) are just no good. I

>> reinstalled my old Vans tube on the new Michelin tire on the left

>> side, but I have yet to put the old tube back on the right side.

>> These tubes are just crap. Any suggestions or comments on this issue

>> will be appreciated.

>> 

>> -------- See you OSH '15 Q/B - flying 6 yrs.

>> 

>> 

>> 

> 

> 

> 

> 

> 

>

flying-nut(at)cfl.rr.com
Guest

Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2016 11:28 am Post subject: Aero Classic Leak guard inner tubes - do not purchase

Yes, they're Cleveland.  However I have a tube with 90* stem in my shop 

that has the offset to fit the straight stem wheel.  It would point to 

the outside of the wheel, not parallel with the axle.  I think the tubes 

I have came from Desser, but were not the Leak Guard.  The stem is in 

the center of the inside of the tube, and when mounted the stem is 

naturally parallel to the axle, so that drove my mod.

Linn



On 10/14/2016 2:48 PM, Tim Olson wrote:

 	  Quote: 	
		   



 Yes, same holes. You have Cleveland?

 That's what mine are.

 Tim



> On Oct 14, 2016, at 1:27 PM, Linn Walters <flying-nut(at)cfl.rr.com> wrote:

>

> 

>

> Tim, I had to machine both my mains. That might be due to the tube manufacturer being different.  I'm guessing from your post that you used the same hole as the straight stem??

> Linn

>

>> On 10/14/2016 2:16 PM, Tim Olson wrote:

>> 

>>

>> I had 2 tubes fail from Desser, not all that many flying hours apart,

>> also.  But, mine weren't the 90 degree valve stem tubes.

>> One of them was a pinhole leak that just came out of nowhere.

>> The other was a leak that was along a little slice-like

>> scrape, that I have no idea how it got there.  Admittedly,

>> I didn't thoroughly inspect the tube when I pulled it out of

>> the bag.  I wasn't happy in either case.

>>

>> Both wheels now have new-ish 90 degree stem tubes in them.

>> I've always run my pressues at the standard 42/40 rear/front

>> pressures that Van's put in the original manual, however I

>> think I will start raising the pressure slightly just

>> because we have such large temperature swings here, so if

>> I check them in the fall I'll go maybe 48.

>>

>> Linn,  I think you're mistaking his issue for the nosewheel

>> tube.  Yes, on that one Van's sends the wrong wheel, and

>> then they have to re-machine the hole on the other side,

>> and all the things you said.  But he's talking about the

>> 15/6.00-6 main tubes.  Those don't require any drilling

>> or anything else.

>>

>> Other than these 2 tubes, I've had good luck over the past

>> 10 years. I've replaced tires a few times and always put in

>> new tubes.  So I'm not sure I'm ready to ditch them

>> yet.  I WOULD be interested to see what the BEST tube

>> available is.  I would prefer to buy a US made tube if

>> at all possible, and would pay a small premium for that

>> ability if it's a quality tube.

>>

>> Tim

>>

>>

>>> On 10/14/2016 11:54 AM, AirMike wrote:

>>> 

>>>

>>> After struggling with the straight tube OEM Vans inner tube, I

>>> decided to go to the Aero Classic from Desser Tire TU15/600-6. My

>>> experience with this tube has been awful. I went to this tube due to

>>> the nice 90 degree bend in the stem that allows easier filling with

>>> air. By removing a small bit of metal on the wheel bearing cover, you

>>> can easily fill this tube with air. My left side failed after only 6

>>> weeks leaving me with a flat tire when I was ready to dispatch the

>>> plane for an important flight. Since I was inside of 90 days, Desser

>>> gave me an RMA and I got a credit (not refund) on the defective tube.

>>> My second tube failed just this last week after about 5 months of

>>> flying. These tubes (made in Thailand) are just no good. I

>>> reinstalled my old Vans tube on the new Michelin tire on the left

>>> side, but I have yet to put the old tube back on the right side.

>>> These tubes are just crap. Any suggestions or comments on this issue

>>> will be appreciated.

>>>

>>> -------- See you OSH '15 Q/B - flying 6 yrs.

>>>

>>>

>>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>>

>

>

AirMike

Joined: 27 Feb 2007
Posts: 514
Location: Nevada

Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2016 12:51 pm Post subject: Response - Aero Classic Leak guard inner tubes

I did not put a new hole in the rim as the tube stem lined up fine when installed. The leak on the left tube that I returned to Desser was in the side wall of the tube. There was no abrasion on the tube, but it appeared as a "casting" flaw in the tube where the leak originated. I have not taken the leaking right tire tube off yet to diagnose the issue. Desser will not give me a refund after 90 days.

Has anyone ever used that slime stuff to stop a leak??

_________________
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Q/B - sold.

Tim Olson

Joined: 25 Jan 2007
Posts: 2871

Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2016 2:01 pm Post subject: Aero Classic Leak guard inner tubes - do not purchase

I didn't yet but am interested now.

Jesse, you had a cirrus part that looked good.  Any pics or details on that?

Tim



 	  Quote: 	
		   On Oct 14, 2016, at 4:27 PM, AirMike <Mikeabel(at)Pacbell.net> wrote:

 

 

 

 Good thoughts on the subject. Gotta get my patch kit. Yes, you definitely want to turn the tire to distribute the material. 

 

 Another thought is that if you cannot spin the tire vigorously as in jacking and spinning then you want to taxi quite a bit to distribute the stuff and see that it covers the interior of the tube.

 

 In the mean time, it looks like "Aero Classics" has changed vendors and the QC is not so great, or that I just got a bum batch. Either way, it is a pain to mess around with the tires that much after spending $400 on new mounts.

 

 PS did you or anyone else put air access doors in their wheel pants?

 

 --------

 See you OSH '15

 Q/B - flying 6 yrs.

 

 

 

 

 Read this topic online here:

 

 http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=461289#461289

jesse(at)saintaviation.co
Guest

Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2016 2:37 pm Post subject: Aero Classic Leak guard inner tubes - do not purchase

Any cirrus parts house (service center) will sell you a plastic wheel pant plug. It's 2" in diameter and made out if white plastic. It can be painted. Center of the hole works well 2-2.5" aft of the axle screw and 1/2" down. Pretty simple mod. 



Jesse Saint

Saint Aviation, Inc. 

jesse(at)saintaviation.com

C: 352-427-0285

F: 815-377-3694



Sent from my iPhone



 	  Quote: 	
		   On Oct 14, 2016, at 6:01 PM, Tim Olson <Tim(at)MyRV10.com> wrote:

 

 

 

 I didn't yet but am interested now.

 Jesse, you had a cirrus part that looked good.  Any pics or details on that?

 Tim

 

> On Oct 14, 2016, at 4:27 PM, AirMike <Mikeabel(at)Pacbell.net> wrote:

> 

> 

> 

> Good thoughts on the subject. Gotta get my patch kit. Yes, you definitely want to turn the tire to distribute the material. 

> 

> Another thought is that if you cannot spin the tire vigorously as in jacking and spinning then you want to taxi quite a bit to distribute the stuff and see that it covers the interior of the tube.

> 

> In the mean time, it looks like "Aero Classics" has changed vendors and the QC is not so great, or that I just got a bum batch. Either way, it is a pain to mess around with the tires that much after spending $400 on new mounts.

> 

> PS did you or anyone else put air access doors in their wheel pants?

> 

> --------

> See you OSH '15

> Q/B - flying 6 yrs.

> 

> 

> 

> 

> Read this topic online here:

> 

> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=461289#461289

> 

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cooprv7(at)yahoo.com
Guest

Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2016 2:52 pm Post subject: Aero Classic Leak guard inner tubes - do not purchase

Lowes also sells metal plugs of various sizes that work great.  In the hardware section in the specialty bins.

Marcus

On Oct 14, 2016, at 6:35 PM, Jesse Saint <jesse(at)saintaviation.com> wrote:

Any cirrus parts house (service center) will sell you a plastic wheel pant plug. It's 2" in diameter and made out if white plastic. It can be painted. Center of the hole works well 2-2.5" aft of the axle screw and 1/2" down. Pretty simple mod. 

Jesse Saint

Saint Aviation, Inc. 

jesse(at)saintaviation.com

C: 352-427-0285

F: 815-377-3694

Sent from my iPhone

do not archive

 	  Quote: 	
		   On Oct 14, 2016, at 6:01 PM, Tim Olson <Tim(at)MyRV10.com> wrote:

 I didn't yet but am interested now.

 Jesse, you had a cirrus part that looked good.  Any pics or details on that?

 Tim

> On Oct 14, 2016, at 4:27 PM, AirMike <Mikeabel(at)Pacbell.net> wrote:

> 

> 

> 

> Good thoughts on the subject. Gotta get my patch kit. Yes, you definitely want to turn the tire to distribute the material. 

> 

> Another thought is that if you cannot spin the tire vigorously as in jacking and spinning then you want to taxi quite a bit to distribute the stuff and see that it covers the interior of the tube.

> 

> In the mean time, it looks like "Aero Classics" has changed vendors and the QC is not so great, or that I just got a bum batch. Either way, it is a pain to mess around with the tires that much after spending $400 on new mounts.

> 

> PS did you or anyone else put air access doors in their wheel pants?

> 

> --------

> See you OSH '15

> Q/B - flying 6 yrs.

> 

> 

> 

> 

> Read this topic online here:

> 

> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=461289#461289

> 

> 

> 

> 

> 

> 

> 

> 

> 

>

bwestfall

Joined: 22 Oct 2008
Posts: 131
Location: Portland, OR

Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2016 3:48 pm Post subject: Aero Classic Leak guard inner tubes - do not purchase

I'll chime in and offer up what Mark Cooper did.  Here's his blog entry

about it.



https://myrv10factory.wordpress.com/2014/02/04/wheel-pant-modification-cowl-

hinge-pin-retainer-and-an-unexpected-surprise/



More pics here.

https://myrv10factory.wordpress.com/2014/02/05/wheel-pants-are-wrapped-up-pr

eparing-cowling-and-additional-fiberglass-finese/

-Ben

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Kelly McMullen

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Posts: 1188
Location: Sun Lakes AZ

Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2016 6:29 pm Post subject: Aero Classic Leak guard inner tubes - do not purchase

I have to think you got a bad pair of tubes. I bought the exact tubes that were recommended on Tim's web page, probably around 3 years ago when I was mounting the gear legs. They are the Desser Leakguard variety, inside Desser standard recaps. I have been flying since April, and most add air every 6 wks or so, which is aggravated by our major temp changes. I suppose I should get a patch kit to put in the airplane spares kit.



-sent from the I-droid implanted in my forearm

 

On Fri, Oct 14, 2016 at 11:48 AM, Tim Olson <Tim(at)myrv10.com (Tim(at)myrv10.com)> wrote:

 	  Quote: 	
		  --> RV10-List message posted by: Tim Olson <Tim(at)myrv10.com (Tim(at)myrv10.com)>

 

 Yes, same holes. You have Cleveland?

 That's what mine are.

 Tim

 

 > On Oct 14, 2016, at 1:27 PM, Linn Walters <flying-nut(at)cfl.rr.com (flying-nut(at)cfl.rr.com)> wrote:

 >

 > --> RV10-List message posted by: Linn Walters <flying-nut(at)cfl.rr.com (flying-nut(at)cfl.rr.com)>

 >

 > Tim, I had to machine both my mains. That might be due to the tube manufacturer being different.  I'm guessing from your post that you used the same hole as the straight stem??

 > Linn

 >

 >> On 10/14/2016 2:16 PM, Tim Olson wrote:

 >> --> RV10-List message posted by: Tim Olson <Tim(at)myrv10.com (Tim(at)myrv10.com)>

 >>

 >> I had 2 tubes fail from Desser, not all that many flying hours apart,

 >> also.  But, mine weren't the 90 degree valve stem tubes.

 >> One of them was a pinhole leak that just came out of nowhere.

 >> The other was a leak that was along a little slice-like

 >> scrape, that I have no idea how it got there.  Admittedly,

 >> I didn't thoroughly inspect the tube when I pulled it out of

 >> the bag.  I wasn't happy in either case.

 >>

 >> Both wheels now have new-ish 90 degree stem tubes in them.

 >> I've always run my pressues at the standard 42/40 rear/front

 >> pressures that Van's put in the original manual, however I

 >> think I will start raising the pressure slightly just

 >> because we have such large temperature swings here, so if

 >> I check them in the fall I'll go maybe 48.

 >>

 >> Linn,  I think you're mistaking his issue for the nosewheel

 >> tube.  Yes, on that one Van's sends the wrong wheel, and

 >> then they have to re-machine the hole on the other side,

 >> and all the things you said.  But he's talking about the

 >> 15/6.00-6 main tubes.  Those don't require any drilling

 >> or anything else.

 >>

 >> Other than these 2 tubes, I've had good luck over the past

 >> 10 years. I've replaced tires a few times and always put in

 >> new tubes.  So I'm not sure I'm ready to ditch them

 >> yet.  I WOULD be interested to see what the BEST tube

 >> available is.  I would prefer to buy a US made tube if

 >> at all possible, and would pay a small premium for that

 >> ability if it's a quality tube.

 >>

 >> Tim

 >>

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 >>> On 10/14/2016 11:54 AM, AirMike wrote:

 >>> --> RV10-List message posted by: "AirMike" <Mikeabel(at)Pacbell.net>

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 >>> After struggling with the straight tube OEM Vans inner tube, I

 >>> decided to go to the Aero Classic from Desser Tire TU15/600-6. My

 >>> experience with this tube has been awful. I went to this tube due to

 >>> the nice 90 degree bend in the stem that allows easier filling with

 >>> air. By removing a small bit of metal on the wheel bearing cover, you

 >>> can easily fill this tube with air. My left side failed after only 6

 >>> weeks leaving me with a flat tire when I was ready to dispatch the

 >>> plane for an important flight. Since I was inside of 90 days, Desser

 >>> gave me an RMA and I got a credit (not refund) on the defective tube.

 >>> My second tube failed just this last week after about 5 months of

 >>> flying. These tubes (made in Thailand) are just no good. I

 >>> reinstalled my old Vans tube on the new Michelin tire on the left

 >>> side, but I have yet to put the old tube back on the right side.

 >>> These tubes are just crap. Any suggestions or comments on this issue

 >>> will be appreciated.

 >>>

 >>> -------- See you OSH '15 Q/B - flying 6 yrs.

 >>>

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