Just installed my new Beringer nose wheel..
 

Although I was happy with my Grove nose wheel and never have had a flat, I just loved the idea of finally getting rid of the "Go Cart" tube for good. When the opportunity arose last week to get one of these for a good price (Osh special) I went for it.



Not being sure what to expect I anxiously waited for the wheel to arrive. As soon as it got here (today) I immediately headed for the airport to start the install process which I figured would take the better part of the day. Well I was wrong, this thing is beautifully made and it fit perfectly with no cutting, grinding, adjusting or trimming. I just unbolted the grove and bolted on the new Beringer wheel. Took me longer to get the wheel off the ground than it did to change it. The quality and attention to detail on this wheel in outstanding, I am very impressed :D

Follow this link to view the install process:

http://picasaweb.google.com/Walt.Joa...eat=directlink

Now I'm looking for a reason to change the main wheels and brakes :D

Too bad that pretty wheel gets covered up by the wheel pant. Looks very nice!

Allright, whose up to making me a clear plexi nose wheel fairing to show this thing off :rolleyes:

Try the people who made Wonder Woman's plane. I think they are out in the LA area somewhere.

Looks mighty fine ...
 

You make it hard to remain satisfied with what I've got :) Looking forward to seeing it in person.

Word is...
 

The brake systems they sell are awesome as well. the Hot Bike guys love their products.
I have always felt that the brakes on my RV were just barely adequate. I sure would like to hear from some folks who have used the wheel brake package on their aircraft. I, for one, would spend a little extra to gain some advantage. I like the tubeless tire idea a lot, and am interested to see how well the tires will maintain pressure.

Regards,
Chris

I have the Grove main wheels and brakes now and they are definately an improvement over stock, I've seen the Beringer main wheels/brakes and they are awesome, would love to install them as well :D

I had the same question on the tubeless tire holding air, turns out this new AeroClassic 8 ply tire is rated as "Tubeless" (marked as such on the sidewall) and am told it will definately hold air better than the tube. I will be keeping a close eye on it and report back with the results.

red nosewheel questions
 

I need a nosewheel and was planning on Grove but I'm a little unexcited about the Chinese tube too. I was unaware of this option.

Is this a tubeless wheel/tire? Can I use the Vans tire, or does it require a tubeless tire of the same exact size, or is it a different size?

I see Spruce has 2 versions of a "kit" for RVs, one with a 11x4.00-5 tire and another with a Michelin Aviator Tire 5.00-5" 10ply (Tubeless ). Seems like these are different tire sizes?

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalo...inger5nose.php

Thanks for posting this, great to learn about another option.

This is a tubeless wheel design and requires the "New" style AeroClassic 8 ply 11 x 4 x 5 which is also a tubeless tire design. Nice thing is when you purchase the wheel it comes with the tire installed and aired up, it's ready to install and go fly!

Spruce does not list the correct kit for the RV nose wheel, you need a P/N SRV02A. I tried getting it from them but they seemed unable to source it so I got it directly from Remi at Baringer.

Walt,

It sounds like you know some of the folks at Beringer. Do you have any idea if they still make the little tailwheel? I can't find it anymore, but it looked like a nice wieght saving way to get a little better tire/wheel on the back of an RV.