On Sun, 16 Nov 2008 19:32:47 -0800 (PST), "
wrote:

To All:

Want a cheap tire & wheel? You can get a 10" tire & wheel for a 5/8"
axle for less than $5 (!!) (see the closing NOTES). And along about
here you'll discover there's a bit more to your alighting system than
energy absorption. For example, if your tire is too narrow it's
liable to sink into the soft earth and simply stop rotating. Of
course, the airplane will continue rolling right along... but with the
wheels locked to the earth, the airplane will prescribe a graceful
outside loop, prying the wheels free of the soft earth as the airplane
comes to rest on its back, a position that's more embarrassing than
dangerous. Roll it back up-right, buy yourself a new propeller and
you're pretty much good to go, if you're willing to ignore the risk of
a cracked crankshaft or damaged rudder hinges.


phalse economy ol' fruit.
the rubber in the tyres is soft and will scrub out in no time.
experience of a number of friends is that you'll get less than 4 hours
serviceable life out of them.

trelleborg 4.00 x 4's are a true blue aero tyre and are superb by
comparison.

Stealth (ol' snake unda the verandah) Pilot