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Matt Dralle
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 Posted: Sun Jun 27, 2010 7:59 pm Post subject: New Tires - Highest Quality...? |
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Its almost time for a new set of tires on the 'ol RV-8. What are the very best tires for the RV wheels? I'd like something that will last a little longer than 70 hours.
Thanks in advance for the feedback...
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| Posted: Sun Jun 27, 2010 8:35 pm Post subject: New Tires - Highest Quality...? |
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I like the Michelins. I've replaced them once in 4 years of flying, bouncing & taxiing. Probably 200 hours of flying. Swapped them on the rims about half way thru their life and will probably replace these some time this winter.
On Sun, Jun 27, 2010 at 8:58 PM, Matt Dralle <dralle(at)matronics.com (dralle(at)matronics.com)> wrote:
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Its almost time for a new set of tires on the 'ol RV-8. What are the very best tires for the RV wheels? I'd like something that will last a little longer than 70 hours.
Thanks in advance for the feedback...
Matt Dralle
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Gary.A.Sobek
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| Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 3:56 am Post subject: New Tires - Highest Quality...? |
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By far the best tires (longest lasting) have been the Wilkerson Retreads.
http://www.wilkersonaircrafttires.com/
http://www.wilkersonaircrafttires.com/range.html
Last ones were $50 US Each delivered.
2nd place is Goodyear.
3rd is the Michelin.
Gary A. Sobek
"My Sanity" RV-6 N157GS O-320 Hartzell,
2,381+ Flying Hours So. CA, USA
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Kellym
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| Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 7:05 am Post subject: New Tires - Highest Quality...? |
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For the west coast I would consider Desser retreads as well. (standard
retread, not their Monster Retread).
On 6/28/2010 4:15 AM, RV6 Flyer wrote:
| Quote: | By far the best tires (longest lasting) have been the Wilkerson Retreads.
http://www.wilkersonaircrafttires.com/
http://www.wilkersonaircrafttires.com/range.html
Last ones were $50 US Each delivered.
2nd place is Goodyear.
3rd is the Michelin.
Gary A. Sobek
"My Sanity" RV-6 N157GS O-320 Hartzell,
2,381+ Flying Hours So. CA, USA
> Date: Sun, 27 Jun 2010 20:58:35 -0700
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> Subject: New Tires - Highest Quality...?
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> Its almost time for a new set of tires on the 'ol RV-8. What are the
very best tires for the RV wheels? I'd like something that will last a
little longer than 70 hours.
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> Thanks in advance for the feedback...
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> http://www.mattsrv8.com - Matt's RV-8 Construction Log
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pitts_pilot(at)bellsouth.
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| Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 7:36 am Post subject: New Tires - Highest Quality...? |
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I've been using retreads for a lot of years with zero problems. The
retreads seem to last a lot longer than first-run tires. Kinda like the
lifespan of original car tires Vs. replacements Vs. retreads. The
Monster retreads will last a lot longer, but for the recreational pilot
... well, they'll dry-rot before you get to use up all the tread ....
and they're heavy.
Linn
do not archive
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For the west coast I would consider Desser retreads as well. (standard
retread, not their Monster Retread).
On 6/28/2010 4:15 AM, RV6 Flyer wrote:
> By far the best tires (longest lasting) have been the Wilkerson
> Retreads.
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> http://www.wilkersonaircrafttires.com/
> http://www.wilkersonaircrafttires.com/range.html
> Last ones were $50 US Each delivered.
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> 2nd place is Goodyear.
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> 3rd is the Michelin.
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> Gary A. Sobek
> "My Sanity" RV-6 N157GS O-320 Hartzell,
> 2,381+ Flying Hours So. CA, USA
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> > Date: Sun, 27 Jun 2010 20:58:35 -0700
> > To: rv-list(at)matronics.com; rv7-list(at)matronics.com;
> rv8-list(at)matronics.com
> > From: dralle(at)matronics.com
> > Subject: New Tires - Highest Quality...?
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> > Its almost time for a new set of tires on the 'ol RV-8. What are
> the very best tires for the RV wheels? I'd like something that will
> last a little longer than 70 hours.
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> > Thanks in advance for the feedback...
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> > Matt Dralle
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> > http://www.mattsrv8.com - Matt's RV-8 Construction Log
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| Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 8:36 am Post subject: New Tires - Highest Quality...? |
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Matt,
After my original el cheapo tires wore out in about 70 hours, I tried Goodyear Flight Custom III's (from Desser Tire) and got about 465 hours on the first set. I make lots of short flights so probably average two or tree landings per hour, all on pavement ( and very few of them smooth). I'm on the second set now and I really like 'em (except for the price!)
Harry Crosby
RV-6 N16CX, 704 hours
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| Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 9:53 am Post subject: New Tires - Highest Quality...? |
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Which ever tire you buy, do not under any circumstances get the Dresser brand no-leak inner tube. Spend the few bucks more to get a name brand. I had two flat tires on landings that were the result of the very low quality of the tubes. The first flat (right side) was due to "checking" or rotting of the side wall of the tube and the 2nd (left side) was due to a seam letting go. The second tube also exhibited checking / rotting. I sent the second tube back to Dresser and let them know I was not happy with the quality of their tubes. I asked them for 2 new tubes and tires and to pay for the repair of the wheel pants. They credited my card for the cost of the tubes only.
Background; I bought 2 tires and Dresser no-leak tubes and installed them at the same time during the Dec 07 annual. The first flat occured late 09 and the second about a month ago. Between the Dec 07 annual and now I dont think there has been more than 30 landings on the tires. 7WT is hangared.
Reuven
Enjoy life now
It has an expiration date.
From: Linn Walters <pitts_pilot(at)bellsouth.net>
To: rv-list(at)matronics.com
Sent: Mon, June 28, 2010 8:33:26 AM
Subject: Re: New Tires - Highest Quality...?
--> RV-List message posted by: Linn Walters <pitts_pilot(at)bellsouth.net (pitts_pilot(at)bellsouth.net)>
I've been using retreads for a lot of years with zero problems. The retreads seem to last a lot longer than first-run tires. Kinda like the lifespan of original car tires Vs. replacements Vs. retreads. The Monster retreads will last a lot longer, but for the recreational pilot .... well, they'll dry-rot before you get to use up all the tread .... and they're heavy.
Linn
do not archive
Kelly McMullen wrote:
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Kellym
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| Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 1:02 pm Post subject: New Tires - Highest Quality...? |
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Hmm, I have been flying my Mooney on the same Desser leakguard tubes for
over 3 years. Yes, I had one for nosewheel that leaked as much or more
as conventional tube, but that stopped when I replaced that one tube.
The mains have been fine from day one. I operate in Aridzona, which is
about as hard on tires and tubes as you can get, with runway temps
approaching 150.
On 6/28/2010 10:52 AM, Reuven Silberman wrote:
| Quote: | Which ever tire you buy, do not under any circumstances get the
Dresser brand no-leak inner tube. Spend the few bucks more to get a
name brand. I had two flat tires on landings that were the result of
the very low quality of the tubes. The first flat (right side) was
due to "checking" or rotting of the side wall of the tube and the 2nd
(left side) was due to a seam letting go. The second tube also
exhibited checking / rotting. I sent the second tube back to Dresser
and let them know I was not happy with the quality of their tubes. I
asked them for 2 new tubes and tires and to pay for the repair of the
wheel pants. They credited my card for the cost of the tubes only.
Background; I bought 2 tires and Dresser no-leak tubes and installed
them at the same time during the Dec 07 annual. The first flat
occured late 09 and the second about a month ago. Between the Dec 07
annual and now I dont think there has been more than 30 landings on
the tires. 7WT is hangared.
Reuven
Enjoy life now
It has an expiration date.
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*To:* rv-list(at)matronics.com
*Sent:* Mon, June 28, 2010 8:33:26 AM
*Subject:* Re: New Tires - Highest Quality...?
<mailto:pitts_pilot(at)bellsouth.net>>
I've been using retreads for a lot of years with zero problems. The
retreads seem to last a lot longer than first-run tires. Kinda like
the lifespan of original car tires Vs. replacements Vs. retreads. The
Monster retreads will last a lot longer, but for the recreational
pilot .... well, they'll dry-rot before you get to use up all the
tread .... and they're heavy.
Linn
do not archive
Kelly McMullen wrote:
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<mailto:kellym(at)aviating.com>>
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> For the west coast I would consider Desser retreads as well.
(standard retread, not their Monster Retread).
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> On 6/28/2010 4:15 AM, RV6 Flyer wrote:
>> By far the best tires (longest lasting) have been the Wilkerson
Retreads.
>>
>> http://www.wilkersonaircrafttires.com/
>> http://www.wilkersonaircrafttires.com/range.html
>> Last ones were $50 US Each delivered.
>>
>> 2nd place is Goodyear.
>>
>> 3rd is the Michelin.
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>> Gary A. Sobek
>> "My Sanity" RV-6 N157GS O-320 Hartzell,
>> 2,381+ Flying Hours So. CA, USA
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>> > Date: Sun, 27 Jun 2010 20:58:35 -0700
>> > To: rv-list(at)matronics.com <mailto:rv-list(at)matronics.com>;
rv7-list(at)matronics.com <mailto:rv7-list(at)matronics.com>;
rv8-list(at)matronics.com <mailto:rv8-list(at)matronics.com>
>> > From: dralle(at)matronics.com <mailto:dralle(at)matronics.com>
>> > Subject: New Tires - Highest Quality...?
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<mailto:dralle(at)matronics.com>>
>> >
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>> > Its almost time for a new set of tires on the 'ol RV-8. What are
the very best tires for the RV wheels? I'd like something that will
last a little longer than 70 hours.
>> >
>> > Thanks in advance for the feedback...
>> >
>> >
>> > Matt Dralle
>> > RV-8 #82880 N998RV
>> > http://www.mattsrv8.com - Matt's RV-8 Construction Log
>> > http://www.youtube.com/MattsRV8 - Matt's RV-8 HDTV YouTube Channel
>> > Status: Enjoying The Fruits of 2500 Hours of Labor...
>> >===========
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| Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 8:35 pm Post subject: New Tires - Highest Quality...? |
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The only flat tires I've had in 4,500 hours of flying were with Michelin Airstop tubes. So much for "brand name" tubes. Both had flaws in the rubber where they failed. I've replaced both with Desser low-leakage tubes but haven't had them on long enough to know if they are any better.
Mike Hilger
RV-6, N207AM, 920 hours
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