Thread: Two vs Four
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Old November 22nd 08, 05:25 AM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
Ernest Christley
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Default Two vs Four

Stealth Pilot wrote:

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.


How much taxiing you planning on doing!! Well, I guess you would be
taxiing around more than most, seeing as how you've no brakes. (I kid!
I kid!)

Seriously, with the load spread out over 8 wheels (4 per side), and the
small amount of time spent taxing at significant speeds, 4 hours is a
long time.