Make sure to check your tire pressure!

[DHeal]

Keep in mind that ambient air temperature and tire wear can impact the results of the gauge's use. It is nevertheless a helpful approximate indicator as to tire pressure and tread condition since it requires you to get down and dirty and look at the tire close up.

[NinerBikes]

Originally Posted by DHeal

Keep in mind that ambient air temperature and tire wear can impact the results of the gauge's use. It is nevertheless a helpful approximate indicator as to tire pressure and tread condition since it requires you to get down and dirty and look at the tire close up.

Approximate heights for the notches, front and mains? Understand the height may vary with brands of tires you run, too.

[dbhill916]

Originally Posted by NinerBikes

Approximate heights for the notches, front and mains? Understand the height may vary with brands of tires you run, too.

Sorry for the delay in reply, I was off-line for a few weeks.

I don't have any numbers with me and I won't be back out to the hangar for a while. I didn't make any measurements with a ruler, just marked up the wood with a sharpie then cut, fit, & repeated until I had what I wanted.

[BobbyLucas]

I plan to put pants on my 12, so this thread is helpful for sure. I like the block guage and also the stem extension with inspection port.

What about a TPMS like one of these?

https://www.amazon.com/AUTDER-Honeyw...motive&sr=1-11

https://www.amazon.com/Tymate-Wirele...NsaWNrPXRydWU=

[Piper J3]

What about a TPMS like one of these?

They look kinda big and perhaps heavy. Our little 5" wheels spin pretty fast. At very least, tire would probably need balance weights to compensate...

[BobbyLucas]

Originally Posted by Piper J3

They look kinda big and perhaps heavy. Our little 5" wheels spin pretty fast. At very least, tire would probably need balance weights to compensate...

I just found a few other threads on TPMS, but not much in the way of actual experience. I did not read 100% of the search hits though.

Looks like there is a system specifically for experimental AC, but quite a price tag and no reviews.

https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catal...?clickkey=5865

[RFSchaller]

Wheel fairings look great, but made maintaining air pressure a chore for me. I took mine off after 6 years.

[jrtens]

I agree. Except for looks, the wheel fairings don't do much for you on most flights. So I think it is far more important to have access for inspecting your wheels, brakes and tires before each flight. I do put them on for long cross country trips where the 4 knot speed increase is appreciable.