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Dale Ensing
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It is time to rotate the Aero Trainer tires on the 6A. Left main is about smooth on the outside edge. Have been considering replacing the tires and tubes instead of rotating. If rotated, how much more time (or landings) in relation to the original mounting should I get out of the tires?
When I do replace the tires, I think I will 'bite the bullet' and go with the the Michelin Airstop tubes. Should I go with the Airstop tubes even if I rotate?
Would like comments/experience on which brand/model tire has given the best service on the trike tapered rod landing gear mains, please.
Thanks
Dale Ensing
RV-6A N118DE
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Steve Glasgow
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| Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 2:49 pm Post subject: tires and tubes |
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I did. I also use the Michelin tires.
Cappy
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Dale Ensing
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| Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 2:59 pm Post subject: tires and tubes |
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Where did you buy them Cappy?
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Steve Glasgow
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| Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 3:44 pm Post subject: tires and tubes |
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Spruce
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flyguy
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| Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 4:13 pm Post subject: tires and tubes |
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I got same # of ldgs. on rotated tires, about 6 mos. (at)
side. Since wear is on inside, it hasn't hurt to run
til tread on inside is low. Reno
--- Dale Ensing <densing(at)carolina.rr.com> wrote:
| Quote: | It is time to rotate the Aero Trainer tires on the
6A. Left main is about smooth on the outside edge.
Have been considering replacing the tires and tubes
instead of rotating. If rotated, how much more time
(or landings) in relation to the original mounting
should I get out of the tires?
When I do replace the tires, I think I will 'bite
the bullet' and go with the the Michelin Airstop
tubes. Should I go with the Airstop tubes even if I
rotate?
Would like comments/experience on which brand/model
tire has given the best service on the trike tapered
rod landing gear mains, please.
Thanks
Dale Ensing
RV-6A N118DE
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flyguy
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| Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 4:14 pm Post subject: tires and tubes |
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Desser has always had best pxs. during the 11 yrs. I
had the -4. RR
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Larry Bowen
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| Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 4:34 pm Post subject: tires and tubes |
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I have retreads & Michelin tubes both from Dresser, slated to go on the 8 during my conditional inspection, which is in progress....
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Larry Bowen, RV-8 240 hrs, RV-7 rudder.....
Larry(at)BowenAero.com
http://BowenAero.com
[quote] From: Dale Ensing [mailto:densing(at)carolina.rr.com]
Sent: Friday, October 27, 2006 7:00 PM
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Subject: Re: tires and tubes
Where did you buy them Cappy?
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Ron Schreck
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Location: Gold Hill, NC
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| Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 6:09 pm Post subject: tires and tubes |
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Who is Dresser?
Smokey
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Larry Bowen
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| Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 7:37 pm Post subject: tires and tubes |
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http://www.desser.com/
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Larry Bowen
Larry(at)BowenAero.com
http://BowenAero.com
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Sent: Friday, October 27, 2006 9:57 PM
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Subject: RE: tires and tubes
Who is Dresser?
Smokey
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flyguy
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| Posted: Sat Oct 28, 2006 4:45 am Post subject: tires and tubes |
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Desser Tire, they are in Trade a plane...
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[quote] Who is Dresser?
Smokey
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Dale Ensing
Joined: 11 Jan 2006
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Location: Aero Plantation Weddington NC
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| Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2006 10:29 am Post subject: tires and tubes |
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Yesterday, I proceeded with rotating my tires since I did not have the new tubes and tires on hand and had to do something now or wait a month or so.
Found something that is baffling me. On the inboard side of each wheel, I found two spots of something between the bead of the tire and the wheel. It appeared to be waxy on the surface but was hard and tenaciously stock to the wheel. Upon removal I found that it had pitted the rim of both aluminum wheels. Does not appeared to have affected the tire .
Could this be brake fluid that got into the bead area when I did the brake fluid fill? Can not think of what else it could be. Don't remember what I used to lubricate the tire and tube when I installed the tires several years ago.
Any thoughts??
Dale Ensing
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| Quote: | | Quote: | It is time to rotate the Aero Trainer tires on the 6A. Left main is about smooth on the outside edge. Have been considering replacing the tires and tubes instead of rotating. If rotated, how much more time (or landings) in relation to the original mounting should I get out of the tires?
When I do replace the tires, I think I will 'bite the bullet' and go with the the Michelin Airstop tubes. Should I go with the Airstop tubes even if I rotate?
Would like comments/experience on which brand/model tire has given the best service on the trike tapered rod landing gear mains, please.
Thanks
Dale Ensing
RV-6A N118DE
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Steve Glasgow
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| Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2006 12:06 pm Post subject: tires and tubes |
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Could be paint coming off the wheel. Mine do that. Cappy
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Mike Munn
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| Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 5:15 am Post subject: tires and tubes |
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I have always bought my tires from Desser. I just purchased (2) 500x5
Goodyear Flite custom II's from Desser for $59 ea.
Mike
"Dale Ensing"
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Dale Ensing
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| Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 7:29 am Post subject: tires and tubes |
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Mike,
Have you used the Goodyear Flite Custom IIs before? I remember reading that
one of the upgrade tires had more "shoulder" rubber where the RVs tend to
wear more. Do the Flite Custom II have the extra thickness?
Dale
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Mike Munn
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| Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 7:50 am Post subject: tires and tubes |
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Dale,
As I recall, I had used them on the 170 a few years ago, and do not recall
any premature wearing. The price difference makes up for any premature
wear ($59 vs $113). I do not know if there is any additional shoulder
thickness (probably not since they are discontinued).
Mike
"Dale Ensing"
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Mike,
Have you used the Goodyear Flite Custom IIs before? I remember reading that
one of the upgrade tires had more "shoulder" rubber where the RVs tend to
wear more. Do the Flite Custom II have the extra thickness?
Dale
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Dale Ensing
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| Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 11:00 am Post subject: tires and tubes |
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Thanks Mike.
Didn't realize from your first post that $59/tire was a big discount. Placed
order today for two Flite Custom II and Airstop tubes
Dale
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| Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 11:29 am Post subject: tires and tubes |
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just fyi,
I did get my N-number reservation in the mail yesterday, so I guessed
N781RW correctly! Now I've just got to decide between the 7 & 8...
Next time anyone's going to be in Wilmington or nearby and doesn't
mind letting me clamber in for a couple of minutes that would help. I
know I'll fit in an 8 (thanks Len!) but Greta is beginning to show
some interest in the 7, so I'd like to try that on for size...
literally!
Talked to my developer today and they're 3-weeks AHEAD of schedule,
so I may have a garage to get started in by the early summer if
things keep going as planned.
do not archive
Robbie
On Oct 31, 2006, at 2:00 PM, Dale Ensing wrote:
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Thanks Mike.
Didn't realize from your first post that $59/tire was a big
discount. Placed order today for two Flite Custom II and Airstop tubes
Dale
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Larry Bowen
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| Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 3:25 pm Post subject: tires and tubes |
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The retreads I just installed on plane last night are FCII's. They seem
to be plenty thick. Stiffer sidewall too. I haven't tried to get the
wheel pants back on yet, but I think I'm going to like them.
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Larry(at)BowenAero.com
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Dale Ensing wrote:
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Mike,
Have you used the Goodyear Flite Custom IIs before? I remember reading
that
one of the upgrade tires had more "shoulder" rubber where the RVs tend to
wear more. Do the Flite Custom II have the extra thickness?
Dale
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| Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 7:12 pm Post subject: tires and tubes |
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Plenty thick, huh?
Check the wheel pant clearance _really carefully_ before you blast off
for a fly-in after fitting new tires of a different brand. Otherwise
you might discover a smoke system you didn't know you had.
I don't know what made me think of that. Leggs, help me out here 
-Stormy
On 10/31/06, Larry Bowen <Larry(at)bowenaero.com> wrote:
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The retreads I just installed on plane last night are FCII's. They seem
to be plenty thick. Stiffer sidewall too. I haven't tried to get the
wheel pants back on yet, but I think I'm going to like them.
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Larry(at)BowenAero.com
http://BowenAero.com
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| Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 5:24 am Post subject: tires and tubes |
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The first time I replaced the tires on my -6, I had to rebuild the wheel
pants... went from Van's tires to Condor's (Michelin), which I still
use. They're cheap from Desser and seem to last. Got the leak-guard
tubes, too, and they work well.
Dana
Bill Boyd wrote:
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Plenty thick, huh?
Check the wheel pant clearance _really carefully_ before you blast off
for a fly-in after fitting new tires of a different brand. Otherwise
you might discover a smoke system you didn't know you had.
I don't know what made me think of that. Leggs, help me out here
-Stormy
On 10/31/06, Larry Bowen <Larry(at)bowenaero.com> wrote:
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> <Larry(at)BowenAero.com>
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> The retreads I just installed on plane last night are FCII's. They seem
> to be plenty thick. Stiffer sidewall too. I haven't tried to get the
> wheel pants back on yet, but I think I'm going to like them.
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> Larry Bowen
> Larry(at)BowenAero.com
> http://BowenAero.com
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