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On Mar 12, 2010, at 11:26 AM, Randy Hartman wrote:
Lorn,
Thanks for the information. Do you make it a practice to replace the tubes
at each tire change?
Yes. I also buy and use Lancair's Anti Tube Pincher Poly Sleeve (Item # 4785). You can find them at: http://www.aerocraftparts.com/Categories.aspx?Category=5481a5de-4c30-4fbe-a799-aa0266bb7e6a
Is it your opinion at this time that the Desser tires will last longer than
the Cheng Shin tires?
Yes. I still think that you have an alignment or braking problem if you are only getting 80 hours on any type of tire. I fly at up to 1,900 lbs and don't go through tires as fast as you.
Randy
-----Original Message-----
From: Lorn H Olsen [mailto:lorn@dynacomm.us] Sent: Friday, March 12, 2010 9:21 AM
To: Lancair Mailing List
Cc: Randy L Hartman, Jr
Subject: Re: Tires for a 360
Randy,
I put Desser (Aero Classic) tires on my plane about 120 hours ago, last May.
They still look like new. These newer tires only have 2 wide groves and not
3 or 5 thin groves like the older tires.
With the Cheng Shin tires, I never had a flat when the tires looked bald. I
always got at least 150 hours out of these tires. I did have flats within
the first 10 hours of flight because of faulty installation. Never fly these
tires below 40 lbs of pressure. I am using nitrogen to fill the tires at
this time just because it was handy. I have them filled to 50 lbs. The tires
haven't had to be refilled within the last 6 months.
I am not prepared to file a formal evaluation of the Dessser tires at this
time. I am waiting to wear out these tires and then compare them to the
older version (Cheng Shin). However, so far, they are looking pretty good.
Below I have listed contact information for Desser. You can also find the
tires at Aircraft Spruce (http://www.aircraftspruce.com/) under part #
06-01240. I believe? I just ordered directly from Desser in order to make
sure that I was getting the correct tire.
Lorn
Desser TIre & Rubber Company
Tony
800-721-4900
323-721-4900
6900 Acco St
P.O. Box 1028
Montebello Ca 90640
Aero Classic Aircraft Tires
2008/10/01 11/400-5 8 Ply $40, tube $11
They have a warehouse in Memphis
On Mar 12, 2010, at 6:00 AM, Lancair Mailing List wrote:
From: "Randy Hartman" <randy@aoaircrafters.com>
Date: March 11, 2010 10:34:22 PM EST
I have just completed my Annual Condition Inspection on my 360 and am
surprised that I need new tires. I have logged only 80 hours on my most
recent set of tires (mains) and have very little tread left on both right
and left sides. I will now purchase another set of tires but I am not sure
if I should get another set of the Cheng Shin tires (around $18 each) or if
I should throw more dollars at some better tires, if any are available.
What I am curious about is what options I might have and what any of the
other 300 series owners have for tire-wear experience. The tires are
11x4-5's and I haven't seen that exact size with the other tire
manufacturers so maybe I don't understand the numbering scheme. Any help or
experience would be great.
Randy Hartman
N360DE - 210 hours
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Lorn H. 'Feathers' Olsen, MAA, ASMEL, ASES, Comm, Inst
DynaComm, Corp., 248-345-0500, mailto:lorn@dynacomm.us
LNC2, FB90/92, O-320-D1F, 1,700 hrs, N31161, Y47, SE Michigan
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