Matt Dralle
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Location: Livermore CA USA
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 Posted: Sat Jul 03, 2010 8:24 am Post subject: Highest Quality...? |
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Well, if I'd of been paying attention, I could have rotated them and easily gotten another 70 from them probably. But, I just got the new Goodyear Flight Custom III's installed last night and then went out and shot some landings. WHAT A DIFFERENCE! The GY's are 10 times the quality of the stock one's. The sidewalls are definately far more rigid and the tread is thicker. The rubber seems a lot "harder" too.
I noticed that the old ones had a "flat spot" when I was removing them. I just thought "rough" was the way the RV's were suppose to ride. Now the plane really rolls smoothly. It also seems to track down the runway much better. Wheel landings are a thing of beauty, and I've almost got that three-point licked.
I was happy to note that my brakes barely look used! Since the brake incident and subsequent replacement of the wheels and brakes, I have been ever vigilant about staying off the brakes. I try to taxi like I don't have brakes. Guess its paying off!
Yeah, I've been flying a LOT! I just can't seem to not head out to the hanger after work and fly around. My Chevron av-gas bill was $2700 last month! I just can't believe how nice the RV-8 is to fly. What a joy.
For those that are still slaving away, *keep at it*! It is worth all of the time you invest in it...
Best,
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...
At 02:42 PM 6/28/2010 Monday, you wrote:
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The Van's tires are worn out after only 70 hours? And how in the world did you put 70 hours on it already? You have been doing some serious flying! I've got 84 on my originals and I've still got another 20-30 hours left in them. But, they are not high quality tires.
I'm ready to order new tires and tubes so I've talked to a number of other RV owners asking their advice. I've always liked Michelin, but the RV guys near me all recommend using the Goodyear Flight Custom III. They tell me the sidewalls are much stiffer and thread is deeper and overall the tire is longer lasting. Also, many local guys recommended the Michelin Airstop tubes. They tell me they have no air leaks with the Airstop tubes. With my original tubes, I have to air up the tires every 6 weeks. The Goodyears have kevlar in the sidewalls which apparently stiffens the sidewall.
So, I'm ordering a set of GY tires and Michelin tubes.
FYI.
Stan Sutterfield
<http://www.rv-8a.net>www.rv-8a.net
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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