KR> tires

[Mark Langford]

Fred Johnson wrote:

> What brand/type tire have you been using?

I've been using the Ching Shen tires that replaced the Lambs  (see
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/lgpages/lambtires_tubes.php ) for a 
source.  I get the 8 ply tires, but have no idea if the 4 ply or 6 ply would 
wear better.  I'd have sent you the Wicks link but I'd rather take a beating 
than try to find anything from their web site.  I keep about 35 psi in them. 
Any less and I think they are more prone to tube pinching, any more and they 
are too springy to land on.  This time around I'm going to put some tire 
sealant in them, in addition to liberally coating everything with loads of 
talcum powder.  Walmart sells some tire sealant that never hardens, it just 
runs around in there waiting for a leak.  I don't think that will lead to 
any kind of balance problem, but I will find out Sunday afternoon after the 
new tires are installed and I fly it.

My tailwheel is just a 4" "homebuilder's special", also from Wicks or AS&S. 
See
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/lgpages/homebuilder_tailwheel.php for 
that one.  I've had no problems of any kind with my tailwheel, and although 
I bought a replacement wheel, the old one looks so good that I've just left 
it on the plane and will continue to fly with it until something happens to 
it...

Mark Langford, Huntsville, Alabama
see KR2S homebuilt airplane N56ML at http://home.hiwaay.net/~langford
email to N56ML "at" hiwaay.net

KR> tires

[D Lively]

Fred:

I have the same tires on mine as does Mark but no landings yet as I am still 
under construction.  I have experienced one of them going flat and so suspected 
the valve core assy or tube.  What I found was that it was likely is tubes 
valve seat or core and cured it by installing a metal valve stem extention.  
Not a bad Idea anywaybecause it made it easieir to inflate.  Take care on the 
length of extention though because of the limited clearance of the wheel pants.

Don lively



- Original Message - 
From: "Mark Langford" 
To: "KRnet" 
Sent: Friday, March 30, 2007 2:07 PM
Subject: Re: KR> tires


> Fred Johnson wrote:
> 
>> What brand/type tire have you been using?
> 
> I've been using the Ching Shen tires that replaced the Lambs  (see
> http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/lgpages/lambtires_tubes.php ) for a 
> source.  I get the 8 ply tires, but have no idea if the 4 ply or 6 ply would 
> wear better.  I'd have sent you the Wicks link but I'd rather take a beating 
> than try to find anything from their web site.  I keep about 35 psi in them. 
> Any less and I think they are more prone to tube pinching, any more and they 
> are too springy to land on.  This time around I'm going to put some tire 
> sealant in them, in addition to liberally coating everything with loads of 
> talcum powder.  Walmart sells some tire sealant that never hardens, it just 
> runs around in there waiting for a leak.  I don't think that will lead to 
> any kind of balance problem, but I will find out Sunday afternoon after the 
> new tires are installed and I fly it.
> 
> My tailwheel is just a 4" "homebuilder's special", also from Wicks or AS&S. 
> See
> http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/lgpages/homebuilder_tailwheel.php for 
> that one.  I've had no problems of any kind with my tailwheel, and although 
> I bought a replacement wheel, the old one looks so good that I've just left 
> it on the plane and will continue to fly with it until something happens to 
> it...
> 
> Mark Langford, Huntsville, Alabama
> see KR2S homebuilt airplane N56ML at http://home.hiwaay.net/~langford
> email to N56ML "at" hiwaay.net
> 
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KR> Tires

[Dan Heath]

Where is your favourite site to get the 11x4-5.00 tires for the stock KR
wheel.  I think this is or was a Matco.



Daniel R. Heath

da...@windstream.net

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the pics 

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KR> Tires

[Mark Langford]

Dan Heath wrote:

> Where is your favourite site to get the 11x4-5.00 tires for the stock KR
> wheel.  I think this is or was a Matco.

Wicks Aircraft used to be my favorite, but last time I checked their online 
catalog, I got a bunch of hits for everything BUT tires, so now it's 
Aircraft Spruce.  They are made by Cheng Shin, but started out as "Lambs", 
and are often called that today. The supposedly come in 4, 6, and 8 ply 
versions, but it's been a long time since I've seen an 8 ply, so I buy 6 ply 
tires.  If you'd seen my last pair when I took them off, you'd know why I 
want 8 ply tires...

Mark Langford
N56ML "at" hiwaay.net
website at http://www.N56ML.com
 

KR> Tires

[Dan Heath]

Mark,

Since I sent out the query, I found this site.  What do you think of these?

http://www.matcomfg.com/Tire11x45008PRAeroClassic-idv-3683-38.html

Could the 8 PR, mean 8 ply?

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has begun.
Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC


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Of Mark Langford
Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2009 10:33 AM
To: KRnet
Subject: Re: KR> Tires

Dan Heath wrote:

> Where is your favourite site to get the 11x4-5.00 tires for the stock KR
> wheel.  I think this is or was a Matco.

Wicks Aircraft used to be my favorite, but last time I checked their online 
catalog, I got a bunch of hits for everything BUT tires, so now it's 
Aircraft Spruce.  They are made by Cheng Shin, but started out as "Lambs", 
and are often called that today. The supposedly come in 4, 6, and 8 ply 
versions, but it's been a long time since I've seen an 8 ply, so I buy 6 ply

tires.  If you'd seen my last pair when I took them off, you'd know why I 
want 8 ply tires...

Mark Langford
N56ML "at" hiwaay.net
website at http://www.N56ML.com
 


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[Mark Langford]

Dan Heath wrote:

> Where is your favourite site to get the 11x4-5.00 tires for the stock KR
> wheel.  I think this is or was a Matco.

I wondered about 8 ply tires, went to www.aircraftspruce.com and keyed in 
"Lamb tire", and immediately was staring at 6 and 8 ply Lamb tires.  I've 
ordered two 8 ply tires for next time.  By comparison, the 
www.wicksaircraft.com  site shows nothing for "Lamb tire", and even just 
"tire" doesn't get you much, mostly everything BUT tires.  It does work for 
"cheng tire", but only shows one, and it's not a 11x4-5.00, even though I 
know they sell them.  Very frustrating website, and all but useless. They 
apparently don't realize how important a functional website is to their 
business.  I've learned that I can beat my head against their website for 
ten minutes and leave frustrated, and then have my order executed about a 
minute later with AS&S.  I've been a Wicks fan forever, and deliberately 
paid more for Wicks items over many years, but the website ended that for 
me.

There are probably other sources for these, and anybody that knows of them 
is welcome to post them.  There are other 11x4-5.00 tires out there, but the 
tread patterns are probably more conducive to gaining traction to mow lawns, 
rather than maintaining directional stability down a runway.  Then again, it 
may not make any real difference.

But the main reason I'm replying again to this is to mention tubes.  I've 
been buying Larin tubes from Fleet Farm or somewhere like that.  They are 
considerably heavier than the tubes you get from AS&S and Wicks.  Since I 
started using these tubes and spreading loads of talcum powder inside the 
tures and on the tubes during installation, I've had zero flat tires.  It's 
only a couple of ounces of weight per tube, but that's one place I don't 
mind carrying extra weight.

The Aero Classic tires are about twice the price of the Cheng Shins, but 
maybe they'll last twice as long, for all I know.  They both appear to be 8 
ply though.  I notice even Van's sells the 11x4-5.00 as a nose wheel tire, 
but it's more expensive than AS&S, at $21 rather than $17.50.

I average about 400 of my very sloppy landings on each pair of these tires, 
so in the grand scheme of things, I don't mind spending $40 to swap them out 
every year or so.

Mark Langford
N56ML "at" hiwaay.net
website at http://www.N56ML.com
 

KR> Tires

[Jim Morehead]

Good Morning all,
 
Check out the following for tires.  If you need to replace your "747" tires, 
they have them too.
 
Jim Morehead
N522PC
 
 




6900 Acco St, Montebello, CA 90640
3400 Chelsea Ave., Memphis, TN 38108


Telephone: 1-800-247-8473 or 1-323-721-4900
FAX: 1-323-721-7888

Sales/Customer Service: 
sa...@desser.com*

--- On Sat, 10/24/09, Dan Heath  wrote:


From: Dan Heath 
Subject: KR> Tires
To: "'KRnet'" 
List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2009, 7:04 AM


Where is your favourite site to get the 11x4-5.00 tires for the stock KR
wheel.  I think this is or was a Matco.



Daniel R. Heath

da...@windstream.net

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the pics 

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[Dj Merrill]

On 10/24/2009 11:16 AM, Mark Langford wrote:
> I've been a Wicks fan forever, and deliberately 
> paid more for Wicks items over many years, but the website ended that for 
> me.


Just a thought, but you may consider dropping them a note to let them
know this.  It might spur them to improve the site...

-Dj

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KR> Tires

[Mark Langford]

DJ Merrill wrote:

> Just a thought, but you may consider dropping them a note to let them
> know this.  It might spur them to improve the site...

That's why I cc'd i...@wicksaircraft.com on that message, you might notice, 
just like several other times I've posted similar comments.  It's no secret. 
I've met with Scott Wicks about it personally, and talked to him on the 
phone about it 2-3 times over the last few years.  He's assured me that 
improvements were coming to both website and catalog (which is based on 
their website, immediately rendering it difficult to use), but I've seen no 
improvement since they hosed it all over several years ago.  I don't even 
think about buying from them anymore, unless I can't find it at AS&S, or 
it's spruce that I'm after.  Don't let me influence anybody though...that's 
just my experience, and my opinion.

Mark Langford
N56ML "at" hiwaay.net
website at http://www.N56ML.com
 

KR> Tires

[Mark Jones]

I find Wicks just the opposite from you guys. I never have had a problem 
ordering from them. I still use then first. If they don't have what I need, 
then I move on.


Mark Jones (N886MJ)
Stevens Point, WI
E-mail: flyk...@charter.net
Web: www.flykr2s.com

- Original Message - 
From: "Dan Heath" 
To: ; "'KRnet'" 
Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2009 1:13 PM
Subject: FW: KR> Tires


I feel exactly the same.  I have always favored Wicks, but lately, I go to
Spruce first and I don't like doing so.  Also, Wicks just doesn't have the
stuff anymore.  Are they going into the car business?  Well, if that is what
they want, then that is what they will get.  Tell Janet that I am sorry.
Wicks has always been good to me, but it is just too hard to do business
with them now.

See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics
See you at the 2010 - KR Gathering in Richmond, Ky - I39
There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for Flying
has begun.
Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC

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From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf
Of Mark Langford
Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2009 1:37 PM
To: KRnet
Subject: Re: KR> Tires

DJ Merrill wrote:

> Just a thought, but you may consider dropping them a note to let them
> know this.  It might spur them to improve the site...

That's why I cc'd i...@wicksaircraft.com on that message, you might notice,
just like several other times I've posted similar comments.  It's no secret.

I've met with Scott Wicks about it personally, and talked to him on the
phone about it 2-3 times over the last few years.  He's assured me that
improvements were coming to both website and catalog (which is based on
their website, immediately rendering it difficult to use), but I've seen no
improvement since they hosed it all over several years ago.  I don't even
think about buying from them anymore, unless I can't find it at AS&S, or
it's spruce that I'm after.  Don't let me influence anybody though...that's
just my experience, and my opinion.

Mark Langford
N56ML "at" hiwaay.net
website at http://www.N56ML.com
 


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[laser...@juno.com]

As Jim Morehead recommends, I also am happy with Desser.  

I bought these tires a year ago, less than $20 each and I got free, next
day ground shipping from L.A. to San Diego.

http://shop.desser.com/IW_Products.m4p.pvx?;MULTI_ITEM_SUBMIT

Pretty scary they're so inexpensive, but they've been fine.  And I've
been using Cheng Shin's on my motorcycles for 30 years.  They are decent,
reliable tires.  

I must have a couple hundred landings on them and, although they are
showing wear, they still withstood fully loaded high-altitude takeoffs
recently.  Take-off's are harder on tires than landing, according to a
piece in the current AOPA magazine.  High altitude (above 5000 ft.)
take-offs with crosswinds are harder still since you have to hold that
bugger down and get it going really fast before you let it off the
runway.  Otherwise, you'll get blown off the runway and to the side with
gusts and not have enough airspeed to climb.  Then you're at the mercy of
any obstacles around the airport as you nurse it along in ground effect
until you get enough airpseed to climb.  Visual cues will tell you its
rotation time but that can be a big mistake at altitude.  I just about
lost it on takeoff in high winds at Raton, NM coming back from last
year's Gathering trip.   One KR builder crashed his plane at St. John's
AZ a few years ago in just such a scenario.  I was just discussing that
incident with the airport manager there.  That plane was rebuilt and was
for sale a year or two ago.  

Anyway, I recommend Desser.  

Mike - KSEE




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KR> Tires

[Phillip Matheson]

Mike

That was a log in access only

http://shop.desser.com/IW_Products.m4p.pvx?;MULTI_ITEM_SUBMIT


Phil Matheson
SAAA Ch. 20  http://www.saaa20.org/
VH-PKR
Australia

EMAIL:   phillipmathe...@bigpond.com
KR Web Page: www.philskr2.50megs.com


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[Mark Wegmet]

It only takes a couple of clicks to find: http://desser.com/

Worked for me.

Mark W
N952MW

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Phillip Matheson
Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 1:19 AM
To: KRnet
Subject: Re: KR> Tires

Mike

That was a log in access only

http://shop.desser.com/IW_Products.m4p.pvx?;MULTI_ITEM_SUBMIT


Phil Matheson
SAAA Ch. 20  http://www.saaa20.org/
VH-PKR
Australia

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[Larry&Sallie Flesner]

At 01:42 AM 10/25/2009, you wrote:
>It only takes a couple of clicks to find: http://desser.com/
>
>Mark W
+++

I've purchased tires from Desser for years now.  I ran their retreads 
on the Tripacer and they were great tires.  There was a big 
difference between the first run tires I was using and the 
retreads.  The difference was noticeable on the first landing after I 
changed tires.  They are a heavier, more substantial tire.

Larry Flesner

KR> Tires

[laser...@juno.com]

That link to Desser worked last night when I tested it.  It appears they
are in the middle of re-doing or updating their website.  Anyway, the
link was to this tire:

410/350-5 4 PLY CHENG SHIN TIRE  Unit Price 17.95 

There is no part number that I can find, but if you search for Cheng Shin
under the category "All Products", it will come up.  

Like I said, they are scary cheap, but they've been just fine for wear
and stress.  I'm going to order some more soon.


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KR> Tires

[Fred Johnson]

I bought mine through our local Tyres International dealer, they deal in big
equipment and truck tires normally but I buy my pick up tires from them and
asked the sales guy once about getting them and they ordered two with tubes
and I spent 44.50 including tax at the time. and no shipping charges.

It' worth calling around, just don't let them know they are going on your
airplane, a lot of folks shy away from you then.

Fred Johnson
Reno, NV



Mark L. wrote:

I wondered about 8 ply tires, went to www.aircraftspruce.com and keyed in 
"Lamb tire", and immediately was staring at 6 and 8 ply Lamb tires.  I've 
ordered two 8 ply tires for next time.  

There are probably other sources for these, and anybody that knows of them 
is welcome to post them.  

KR> Tires

[Larry Knox]

Fred Johnson, Did you know a Fred Johnson from Woodland/ Antioch CA A crop
duster machine shop operator. Larry

-Original Message-
From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf
Of Fred Johnson
Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 8:26 AM
To: 'KRnet'
Subject: RE: KR> Tires

I bought mine through our local Tyres International dealer, they deal in big
equipment and truck tires normally but I buy my pick up tires from them and
asked the sales guy once about getting them and they ordered two with tubes
and I spent 44.50 including tax at the time. and no shipping charges.

It' worth calling around, just don't let them know they are going on your
airplane, a lot of folks shy away from you then.

Fred Johnson
Reno, NV



Mark L. wrote:

I wondered about 8 ply tires, went to www.aircraftspruce.com and keyed in 
"Lamb tire", and immediately was staring at 6 and 8 ply Lamb tires.  I've 
ordered two 8 ply tires for next time.  

There are probably other sources for these, and anybody that knows of them 
is welcome to post them.  




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[Fred Johnson]

Sorry Larry, I sure don't.

Fred Johnson
Reno, NV




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Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 11:59 AM
To: 'KRnet'
Subject: RE: KR> Tires

Fred Johnson, Did you know a Fred Johnson from Woodland/ Antioch CA A crop
duster machine shop operator. Larry

KR> Tires

[Larry Knox]

Thanks, Fred he was my Uncle, taught me how to fly in Antioch 50 years ago
this year (59 thru 62). He was killed in a duster accident about 30 years
ago. A wonderful man and an outstanding pilot. Larry

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Of Fred Johnson
Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 12:25 PM
To: 'KRnet'
Subject: RE: KR> Tires

Sorry Larry, I sure don't.

Fred Johnson
Reno, NV




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Of Larry Knox
Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 11:59 AM
To: 'KRnet'
Subject: RE: KR> Tires

Fred Johnson, Did you know a Fred Johnson from Woodland/ Antioch CA A crop
duster machine shop operator. Larry




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[Randy Powell]

Are these tires approved to be used on certified Spam cans ???


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From: 
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Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 2:19 AM
Subject: KR> Tires


That link to Desser worked last night when I tested it.  It appears they
are in the middle of re-doing or updating their website.  Anyway, the
link was to this tire:

410/350-5 4 PLY CHENG SHIN TIRE  Unit Price 17.95

There is no part number that I can find, but if you search for Cheng Shin
under the category "All Products", it will come up.

Like I said, they are scary cheap, but they've been just fine for wear
and stress.  I'm going to order some more soon.


MIKE - KSEE

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[tinya...@aol.com]

NO.

Kevin in MO


In a message dated 10/26/2009 7:29:53 P.M. Central Daylight Time,  
randywpow...@verizon.net writes:

Are  these tires approved to be used on certified Spam cans ???


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From: 
To:  
Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 2:19 AM
Subject:  KR> Tires


That link to Desser worked last night when I tested  it.  It appears they
are in the middle of re-doing or updating their  website.  Anyway, the
link was to this tire:

410/350-5 4 PLY  CHENG SHIN TIRE  Unit Price 17.95

There is no  part number that I can find, but if you search for Cheng Shin
under the  category "All Products", it will come up.

Like I said, they are scary  cheap, but they've been just fine for wear
and stress.  I'm going to  order some more soon.


MIKE -  KSEE

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[rdrace...@aol.com]

I noticed on the Desser site there was an 11/400-5 8 PLY AERO CLASSIC (NEW  
VERSION) listed for a unit price of 39.75.  If that's a pair it  doesn't 
sound too bad.


That link to  Desser worked last night when I tested it.  It appears they
are in the  middle of re-doing or updating their website.  Anyway, the
link was to  this tire:

410/350-5 4 PLY CHENG SHIN TIRE  Unit Price   17.95 

There is no part number that I can find, but if you  search for Cheng Shin
under the category "All Products", it will come  up.  

Like I said, they are scary cheap, but they've been just  fine for wear
and stress.  I'm going to order some more  soon.




Todd  Thelin
"The older I get...The faster I was!"
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KR> Tires

[laser...@juno.com]

Desser no longer carries the Cheng Shin 4.10/3.50-5 tires that I use on
my Rosenhaun wheels.  

Shopping around I found some tires made by Nanco, same size, that have a
4-ply rating and are only $10.99 each.  I don't need tubes but since they
were only $6 each I ordered them too.  Nanco is known for their trailer
tires and have a good reputation.  

UPS shipping was $13 something.  

>From the place below I got two new tires and two new tubes for $45
including shipping.  Bonanza and Centurian owners cry when they hear
about things like this.

http://gearworksmfg.com/lawntires/nancolawntires.html

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KR> Tires

[Flesner via KRnet]

On 7/6/2020 1:41 AM, Mike Stirewalt via KRnet wrote:

I'm including a "Spruce Warning" to this email since a friend of mine has
just bought some tires that shouldn't be on a wheelbarrow, much less an
airplane.


++

I highly recommend Desser retreads if they have them in your size.  I've 
been running them for 1200+ hours since the first tire change on the 
Tripacer back in 98 or 99 with not even a flat tire.  They have lots of 
tread with what seems to be a fairly hard rubber and last well.  I've 
run 500x5 and 600x6 so I'm not sure if they carry the retreads in 
smaller sizes or not.   I think they are reasonably priced for 
"airplane" parts.  For those of you with "certified" aircraft I'd check 
them out for your next tire change.  I'm sure they have them in your size.


https://www.desser.com/    and search for retreads

A report on my last flight shows zero errors on the Skybeacon ADS-B out.

Larry Flesner

Southern Illinois


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KR> Tires

[Mike Stirewalt via KRnet]

> "I highly recommend Desser retreads if they have them in your size."

I got my first set of tires from Desser in L.A.  They were new Ching
Shins.  Great tires, great price and were mailed expeditiously and for
free.  Great experience with Desser.  

When I went to order more (we're talking quite a few years ago now), they
no longer had the Cheng Shins so I ended up sourcing them somewhere else.
 I'll certainly keep Desser in mind for my next set.

Regarding retreads, the company I worked for out of Swaziland used Bandag
retreads on the C-310's and C-402's.  I've run over many a Mopane thorn,
termite mound, hidden rock, and even a native once in a while while
flying throughout Southern Africa.  Never had a problem with those
Bandag's.  They even did retreads on DC-3 tires.   Retreads can be
excellent.  

Mike
KSEE


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FW: KR> Tires

[Dan Heath]

I feel exactly the same.  I have always favored Wicks, but lately, I go to
Spruce first and I don't like doing so.  Also, Wicks just doesn't have the
stuff anymore.  Are they going into the car business?  Well, if that is what
they want, then that is what they will get.  Tell Janet that I am sorry.
Wicks has always been good to me, but it is just too hard to do business
with them now.

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There is a time for building and a time for FLYING and the time for Flying
has begun.
Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC

-Original Message-
From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf
Of Mark Langford
Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2009 1:37 PM
To: KRnet
Subject: Re: KR> Tires

DJ Merrill wrote:

> Just a thought, but you may consider dropping them a note to let them
> know this.  It might spur them to improve the site...

That's why I cc'd i...@wicksaircraft.com on that message, you might notice, 
just like several other times I've posted similar comments.  It's no secret.

I've met with Scott Wicks about it personally, and talked to him on the 
phone about it 2-3 times over the last few years.  He's assured me that 
improvements were coming to both website and catalog (which is based on 
their website, immediately rendering it difficult to use), but I've seen no 
improvement since they hosed it all over several years ago.  I don't even 
think about buying from them anymore, unless I can't find it at AS&S, or 
it's spruce that I'm after.  Don't let me influence anybody though...that's 
just my experience, and my opinion.

Mark Langford
N56ML "at" hiwaay.net
website at http://www.N56ML.com
 


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KR> Tires & Tubes

[BSHADR]

Folks:

This came to me unsolicited.  I don't know the guy personally.  He just
thinks I know a few "interested" parties.  Following is some of what he has
to sell.  He is in the San Fracisco bay area (Left Coast).

If anyone has a need or use for them, contact him direct.

I think he built two or three airplanes, belonged to a couple different EAA
Chapters and is now departing this hobby.

Randy Stein

PS - Don't reply to me or KRNet because that will not get your question(s)
answered regarding these items.



Wheels Calipers Tires
I have two sets of unused Matco (nee Rosenham) 4.00-5 wheels, calipers,
tires and tubes.  The tires/tubes are Shin four-ply rated.  No discs.
Depending how you figure, Aircraft Spruce asks something over $400.  My
asking price is $125 plus shipping - maybe $30 depending on distance.
For photos and/or more info, contact me:

Quentin Durham
qdur...@aol.com

KR> tires / wheel alignment

[Larry&Sallie Flesner]

>Perfect info. The only thing the tires care about is time on the ground:
>running on it, hitting it, pilot abusing the brakes, etc., etc.,


Abusing the brakes with a tail dragger can lead to propeller 
rash.  In my KR I've never needed brakes for directional control on 
landing or takeoff and seldom ,if ever, touch my brakes until the 
tail is firmly on the ground.  If I were flying off grass I think I 
could almost fly without brakes.  My right brake has been a bit soft 
for a couple of years not but I've never gone through the hassle of 
servicing it.  Pads are fine.

Larry Flesner

KR> tires / wheel alignment

[Edward Spyker]

Larry wrote "My right brake has been a bit soft for a couple of years".
?
I just bought?this cheep?brake bleeding tool to bleed my car's clutch line.
http://www.harborfreight.com/brake-bleeder-and-vacuum-pump-kit-69328.html
I have bled breaks and clutches the traditional way?several tomes over the 
years, and I am kicking myself now?for not having bought one of these tools 
back in the 80s.
I guarantee, if you ever use one of these, you will never want to bleed breaks 
the old way again, you don't even have to have a helper.
Edward Spyker
jesj69 at Yahoo dot com



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KR> Tires and waterproofing

[Mike Sylvester via KRnet]

Thanks for all the help on the kinds of tape guys. I am planning for Oshkosh 
and since I copied Mark's N56ML by making all top pieces removable, there are a 
lot of places for water to find it's way in. I just got back from Home Depot 
with 2 fresh rolls of white electrical tape.

 Tires, I had a flat on the taxiway of my home airport late one evening. I had 
to call a friend to bring a dolly because when the tire goes down, the Kr is 
stuck right there. My plan for Oshkosh is to carry a tire/rim assembly and the 
tools to change it with. Flying solo the weight should be a non issue.

Mike Sylvester
kr2s builder
Birmingham,AL.

Cell no.205-966-3854
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KR> Tires and tire pressure

[Ronald Wright]

The biggest problem I have seen is LOW TIRE PRESSURE..
 Most of these small tires easily run 50 to 90 pounds
air pressure but most people only run them around
30-35..

Tires can and will spin on the rim at low pressures
during landings..

Another way to stop pinching the tube is during
mounting take a plastic bottle, like a milk bottle or
bleach bottle, and cut a strip about 2 inches wide
around the bottle.  Place this inside the expanded
tube before installing it on the split rim..  This
will eliminate the possibility of pinching the tube
when pushing the wheel halves together.

Check the tire pressure regularly..  Keeping the
pressure up also makes the tire run cooler.

Ron

KR> Tires and tire pressure

[Kenneth Wiltrout]

I found that getting all of the air out so the tube is really sucked 
together wks best for me, also use lots of powder.

K Wiltrout
Kutztown, Pa


- Original Message - 
From: "Ronald Wright" 
To: "KRnet" 
Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2006 12:47 AM
Subject: KR> Tires and tire pressure


> The biggest problem I have seen is LOW TIRE PRESSURE..
> Most of these small tires easily run 50 to 90 pounds
> air pressure but most people only run them around
> 30-35..
>
> Tires can and will spin on the rim at low pressures
> during landings..
>
> Another way to stop pinching the tube is during
> mounting take a plastic bottle, like a milk bottle or
> bleach bottle, and cut a strip about 2 inches wide
> around the bottle.  Place this inside the expanded
> tube before installing it on the split rim..  This
> will eliminate the possibility of pinching the tube
> when pushing the wheel halves together.
>
> Check the tire pressure regularly..  Keeping the
> pressure up also makes the tire run cooler.
>
> Ron
>
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KR> Tires and tire pressure

[VIRGIL N SALISBURY]

When I picked up my wheels,tires and tubes trom Wicks,
The tubes had an off center valve stem. I finally went to a power
 mower store and bought tubes with a center mounted valve stem
 and they have been holding 50# for many years, Virg

On Tue, 29 Aug 2006 21:47:17 -0700 (PDT) Ronald Wright
 writes:
> The biggest problem I have seen is LOW TIRE PRESSURE..
>  Most of these small tires easily run 50 to 90 pounds
> air pressure but most people only run them around
> 30-35..
> 
> Tires can and will spin on the rim at low pressures
> during landings..
> 
> Another way to stop pinching the tube is during
> mounting take a plastic bottle, like a milk bottle or
> bleach bottle, and cut a strip about 2 inches wide
> around the bottle.  Place this inside the expanded
> tube before installing it on the split rim..  This
> will eliminate the possibility of pinching the tube
> when pushing the wheel halves together.
> 
> Check the tire pressure regularly..  Keeping the
> pressure up also makes the tire run cooler.
> 
> Ron
> 
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Miami ,Fl

Re: KR> Tires and waterproofing

[Flesner via KRnet]

On 7/15/2018 6:25 PM, Mike Sylvester via KRnet wrote:

  Tires, I had a flat on the taxiway of my home airport late one evening. I had 
to call a friend to bring a dolly because when the tire goes down, the Kr is 
stuck right there. My plan for Oshkosh is to carry a tire/rim assembly and the 
tools to change it with. Flying solo the weight should be a non issue.

Mike Sylvester


++


I guess I've been lucky.  Not a single flat (other than the tail wheel) 
in 14 years and 670 flying hours and another 500 hours on the Tripacer.  
I took off from Oshkosh last year with a flat tailwheel and made two 
landings on the way home.  It really wasn't a big deal and didn't ruin 
the tire or the wheel.


Don't forget the cotter pin.

Larry Flesner


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