Mailing List lml@lancaironline.net Message #5792
From: DON J RYAN <djpryan@ria.net>
Subject: TIRE FLAT SPOTS
Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2000 07:21:08 -0500
To: LANCAIR LIST <lancair.list@olsusa.com>
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I have seen a few flat spots show up on my tires and supposed it was due to
braking or landing with a little bit of brake on. However I never recognized
any feeling of hard braking. Subsequently, I have just tried to keep my toes
down on the rudder pedals when landing. However, one of the magazines
recently had an article re tire wear.  It mentioned that sharp turns made by
differential braking can cause severe scrubbing of the stationary wheel!!
I sure have been guilty of these slow but sharp turns before taking the
active and when putting N15EG in the hangar.   Will now see if avoiding
these turns will stop the flat spots.

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