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 Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 4:17 pm Post subject: Tires |
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OK Group...
I'm Getting ready to replace my tires and was curious about getting some data on What tires you currently have on your bird: Brand name; ply; air pressure; and how long (hours/landings) they've been on your bird, climate you fly (northern (cold) or southern warm)
I think it would be interesting to know what the avg hours are on a set of tires for the Lightning. I know there are alot of varibles, but getting some could be interesting. So, if you can collect the data, I'd appreciate it. I also report out to the group.
Send back via the Lightning list or my email n5pb(at)aol.com (n5pb(at)aol.com)
thanks
Bear
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| Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 5:06 pm Post subject: Tires |
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Hi Bear,
Did quite a bit of research on the subject - our sister company overseas has a fleet of 65 airplanes, so I kindda had to.
Three things that are the best bang for the buck:
- Goodyear Flight Custom III - if you do a bit of flying around.
- AirTrac if you do 30-50 hours a year - otherwise you super expensive FCIIIs will just rot away before you use them up. Provided your toe is set right, that is. Also, if you have to brake hard (as in an urgent stop) - check your AirTracs - chances are you have some good flat spots and need to toss them.
- Desser Elite retreads. Few bucks more than the AirTracs 6ply, but almost as good as the FCIIIs. Word of caution though - I "test drove" those on our Lightning, and they are a notch bigger. On one side the fairing lugnut was too close and I had to remove it to prevent from rubbing against the tire. Also remember that the tires expand when hot.
Tubes - leakguard hands down. Made by the same people as Michelins, but a bit cheaper. Goodyear had a funny batch lately - those would rupture out of the blue.
Again, Michelins are good tires, don't get me wrong, but buck/value wise the FCIII is so good of a tire it should be illegal.
Max
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[quote] OK Group...
I'm Getting ready to replace my tires and was curious about getting some data on What tires you currently have on your bird: Brand name; ply; air pressure; and how long (hours/landings) they've been on your bird, climate you fly (northern (cold) or southern warm)
I think it would be interesting to know what the avg hours are on a set of tires for the Lightning. I know there are alot of varibles, but getting some could be interesting. So, if you can collect the data, I'd appreciate it. I also report out to the group.
Send back via the Lightning list or my email n5pb(at)aol.com (n5pb(at)aol.com)
thanks
Bear
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| Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2011 6:42 pm Post subject: Tires |
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Bear,
Agree with Max, that the Goodyear Flight Custom is the way to go if you fly a lot. However, I put 500 hours on my first set of tires which were the standard AirTracks. But the key was to reverse them on the wheel at 250 hours to even out the tread wear. I must admit that they were pretty bald when I got to 500 hours, but no threads showing. I kept the tire pressure pretty close to 28 PSI (I found that to be the best to cut down on any gear leg shimmy) and I also installed the leakguard tubes at the 250 hour point. When I bought new tires at 500 hours, I went for the Goodyears, and now with just over 750 hours total (250 on the Goodyears) it is time to reverse the tires on the wheels. From the way they look, I should get to 1000 before I need to buy new tires again.
Two other thoughts; first, the Goodyears (and the retreads) are slightly heaver in weight than the AirTracks, but the Goodyears are slightly less prone to gear leg shimmy. Thought two, the leakguard tubes are well worth the extra money. I used to have to add air about every month, but with the leakguard tubes, I only have to air them up about every six months. Several manufacturers make the leak proof tubes under several different names. Well worth the effort and money.
Blue Skies,
Buz
In a message dated 11/2/2011 8:17:31 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, n5pb(at)AOL.COM writes:
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I'm Getting ready to replace my tires and was curious about getting some data on What tires you currently have on your bird: Brand name; ply; air pressure; and how long (hours/landings) they've been on your bird, climate you fly (northern (cold) or southern warm)
I think it would be interesting to know what the avg hours are on a set of tires for the Lightning. I know there are alot of varibles, but getting some could be interesting. So, if you can collect the data, I'd appreciate it. I also report out to the group.
Send back via the Lightning list or my email n5pb(at)aol.com (n5pb(at)aol.com)
thanks
Bear
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| Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 3:26 pm Post subject: Tires |
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Thanks Buz and Max and Carl (phone call).
All good points. It's amazing to hear you're getting so many hours on the tires...pretty good.
Any other group members got inputs?
Bear
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