Tire Mounting - Page 2

MrNomad · #11 12-20-2015, 07:27 AM

Any talcum powder during tire/tube repair is better than NO talcum powder but the powder I bought from Desser is very different than the powder we sprinkle into our sneakers.

Reg talcum powder is very thin and adheres nicely to the tube. Desser powder seems more granular and does not adhere as well. I spread it manually but it sloshes together offering little to no protection (IMO).

Comments welcome.

Rupester · #12 12-20-2015, 08:34 AM

I got the tire talc from Spruce .... Just added it to an order I was about to place, so there was no significant shipping cost. it's proven to be good stuff. Three years of flying and approaching 300hrs without a single tire or tube issue. I use LOTS of it ... Better too much than too little.

snopercod · #13 02-20-2018, 05:55 AM

I'm having trouble getting my new Desser Aero Classic tires started on the rims. What lube should I use? Dishwashing detergent? Parker O-Lube? Both of those dry up after a while so they shouldn't cause a problem with the tire slipping on the rims. I've never had that problem with the Chen Shings, but I can't find those any more. Suggestions?

Vern · #14 02-20-2018, 07:33 AM

My late brother Terry was killed while assisting in a tire change on a Commander.

Many truck tire repairman are injured or killed each year. (also a split-rim design)

Use caution!

Matco has a good tire mounting diagram on this page >http://www.matcomfg.com/TireMounting...v-3734-23.html

JimWoo50 · #15 02-20-2018, 11:14 AM

Dear Vern, please accept my condolences and I am sorry that you had to endure such a tragedy. At the risk of being insensitive would you mind explaining how it happened?
I once worked for a trucking co. and one of our mechanics was terribly injured by a truck wheel. It may have been brake related.

Vern · #16 02-20-2018, 11:36 AM

Terry's accident has been written up before on VAF.

Raymo · #17 02-20-2018, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by snopercod

I'm having trouble getting my new Desser Aero Classic tires started on the rims. What lube should I use? Dishwashing detergent? Parker O-Lube? Both of those dry up after a while so they shouldn't cause a problem with the tire slipping on the rims. I've never had that problem with the Chen Shings, but I can't find those any more. Suggestions?

Soap should work just fine, IMO. ACS sells Cheng Shin tires and second ACS link. I have an extra set with wheels attached to the MLG of the Lancair 320 I parted out last year.

snopercod · #18 02-20-2018, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Raymo

ACS sells Cheng Shin tires...

Thank you! For a long while there, they didn't. I called both ACS and Cheng Shin and was told that CS would no longer sell their tires for aircraft use. I'll order some forthwith. It's a good thing they're still available because I lost my man card today trying to mount that Desser tire. I've done at least ten of the Cheng Shins with no problems, but today I pinched two tubes on the Desser. No lubricant I used would get the tire to slide partway onto the rim halves. For the first time ever, I had to use clamps to compress the tire enough to get the bolts started. It was very humiliating.

snopercod · #19 02-20-2018, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Vern

Matco has a good tire mounting diagram on this page...

Thanks, I'll try that method when the replacement tubes arrive

rvmv · #20 02-20-2018, 02:38 PM

With bicycle tires running 100lbs+ psi we used a liner between the rim and tube. When I assembled my rv kit tires i put cardboard between the tube and rim to prevent pinching.