Flat tire again

[terrykohler]

Problem solved. Check pressure every few months. No problemo.
Terry, CFI
RV9 N323TP

[ronschreck]

I carry a few CO2 cartridges and a little inflator I purchased at a bike shop. Works great!

[DanH]

Originally Posted by mr.sun

Any idea what the maximum pressure rating for the mains is?

It depends.

Good previous discussion here:

http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...d.php?t=112576

[NewbRVator]

Got a nose wheel flat. Changing tube on the ramp. Not at home. What are the torque values for rim bolts and axle bolt? Thanks

[snopercod]

Originally Posted by FORANE

I believe that it is easy for the tire pressure to creep down and go unnoticed.

I check mine about every two weeks and yes, I usually lose 2-5 psi between checks. I run all three of mine at 50 psig (nitrogen). I carry a spare tube with me.

Oh yeah, I use talc between the tire and tube, and use Parker O-Lube on the tube and wheel halves during assembly so (hopefully), the tube doesn't get pinched between the wheel halves. The O-lube dries up after a while and I've never had any problem with slippage.

[Plummit]

Originally Posted by NewbRVator

Got a nose wheel flat. Changing tube on the ramp. Not at home. What are the torque values for rim bolts and axle bolt? Thanks

What wheel do you have? Where are you located?

-Marc

[kbalch]

Are you guys running Airstop tubes? I'd be concerned to learn that they're leaking down 2-5 PSI in two weeks.

[FORANE]

Originally Posted by snopercod

use Parker O-Lube on the tube and wheel halves during assembly so (hopefully), the tube doesn't get pinched between the wheel halves.

Take a piece of thick paper or thin cardboard, cut it in a strip about 2 inches wide and 14 inches long. Put the tube in the tire. Inflate the tube slightly. Mount the tire/tube with the valve stem in the rim half that has a hole for the stem. Tuck the paper/cardboard strip in the tire between tire beads starting on one side of valve stem and continuing to the other side of the valve stem. Slide the other rim half on leaving the paper in place. The paper prevents the tube from getting pinched.

[snopercod]

Originally Posted by kbalch

Are you guys running Airstop tubes?

I'm running LEAKGUARD INNER TUBE 11X400-5 TR87 from ACS. I may have exaggerated how much pressure I lose between checks. It's probably closer to 2 psi between checks. I think it depends upon the weather (or maybe the number of hard landings ) Also, I lose a little pressure every time I apply the pressure gauge, so maybe that explains the loss. These Lancair tires are small so it doesn't take much. For the record, I've never had a flat.

[snopercod]

Originally Posted by FORANE

Take a piece of thick paper or thin cardboard...

I've really tried to get that method to work, but can't do it for some reason.