Mailing List lml@lancaironline.net Message #38778
From: <Sky2high@aol.com>
Sender: <marv@lancaironline.net>
Subject: Re: [LML] Legacy nose wheel tire
Date: Fri, 01 Dec 2006 12:12:55 -0500
To: <lml>
In a message dated 11/30/2006 11:38:36 P.M. Central Standard Time, toucan@Satx.rr.com writes:
My Legacy kit came with Goodyears for the mains, but some off-brand Chinese tire for the nose wheel.  I don't trust it, don't like the feel of it, don't like anything about it.  Michelle, at KCI, says they only have the Chinese tire for the nose wheel.  What are some of you using?  I know I had a Goodyear on my last Legacy.
Jim,
 
Uh, the tire is well tested as Lancair 235/320/360's have been using them for both mains and nose for years (well, maybe a year at a time).  Don't worry, it will keep you from an off airport landing since each one is carefully placarded "Not For Highway Use."  Recently the max pressure has been raised from 70 psi to 90 psi.  Anyway, keep it well inflated and it won't wear the inner tube sidewall so thin that leaky pin-holes form.
 
Scott Krueger AKA Grayhawk
Lancair N92EX IO320 SB 89/96
Aurora, IL (KARR)

PS.  Many of us carry a spare since it is not commonly found at Signature FBOs.  Or, if you should ever need one, just contact the nearest 235/320/360 builder/pilot.
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