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09-14-2008, 09:23 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Porter Texas
Posts: 133
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grove nose wheel
Thanks for the help? I will be flying into a grass strip in Texas, on a lot I purchased, and have been worried about the nose gear. ( i have never landed on grass only pavement ) want to take every available percaution.
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Dean Brister
N330RV RV-7A I0-360-A1A 200HP (sold)
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09-15-2008, 11:27 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Marion IA
Posts: 1,095
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what do I order??
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Originally Posted by scard
Yep. Order up!
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Scott - can you post a list of what we need to "order up"? Is it just the wheel, or do I need a new axle, bearing, etc.
Part numbers would be really helpful.
It seems like this is a great mod and it would be awesome to have a list available for us that go behind..
Thanks in advance!
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Dave Gribble VAF #232
Building RV-9A N149DG (slider, IO-320, IFR)
Restored and Flying Beech Super III N3698Q
Marion IA
Struggling with fiberglass
There is no sport equal to that which aviators enjoy while being carried through the air on great white wings." Wilbur Wright, 1905
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09-15-2008, 11:44 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Cedar Park, TX
Posts: 3,156
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Quote:
Originally Posted by IowaRV9Dreamer
Scott - can you post a list of what we need to "order up"? Is it just the wheel, or do I need a new axle, bearing, etc.
Part numbers would be really helpful.
It seems like this is a great mod and it would be awesome to have a list available for us that go behind..
Thanks in advance!
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It is in other threads around here. Just call Grove and tell them you have an RV-xA and want the cool nose wheel that everybody is buying. They'll hook you up. I don't think the parts are listed on their website anyway.
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Scott Card
CQ Headset by Card Machine Works
CMW E-Lift
RV-9A N4822C flying 2200+hrs. / Cedar Park, TX
RV8 Building - fuselage / showplanes canopy (Done!)
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09-15-2008, 12:48 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Lancaster, CA
Posts: 40
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Just got mine
I got my new Grove nose wheel and a tire/tube (from Dresser) and am very happy with them. The wheel arrived the day after I order it! When I ordered, it was as though they were expecting my call. I placed my order the day after Labor Day and was the 4th RV customer that morning. I'm not flying yet, but being able to spin the wheel is much nicer than the Matco wheel with its drag.
-rob
RV-9A finishing
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09-15-2008, 04:30 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Boulder City
Posts: 179
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rvermeland
I got my new Grove nose wheel and a tire/tube (from Dresser)
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Dresser? Do they have a web site?
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RV-7A Flying
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09-15-2008, 04:41 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Hangar/home at Hicks Airfield (T67), Fort Worth, TX
Posts: 629
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Desser Tire
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Originally Posted by Brambo
Dresser? Do they have a web site?
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Yes, it's www.desser.com
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Mike Reddick
VAF#153
Pilots N Paws Pilot
RV6A N167CW 1,900 HRS
Ft Worth, TX (T67)
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09-15-2008, 04:46 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Hangar/home at Hicks Airfield (T67), Fort Worth, TX
Posts: 629
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Grove P/N
Quote:
Originally Posted by IowaRV9Dreamer
Scott - can you post a list of what we need to "order up"? Is it just the wheel, or do I need a new axle, bearing, etc.
Part numbers would be really helpful.
It seems like this is a great mod and it would be awesome to have a list available for us that go behind..
Thanks in advance!
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They know what you want but the Grove p/n is 59-2M-RV for the magnesium wheel and it's 59-2A-RV for the aluminum wheel. The mag wheel is about $30 more than the aluminum.
I removed my Matco wheel with tire & tube plus the Van's mushroom spacers as an assembly and weighed it using a light Walmart bag. I had the Grove magnesium wheel with a new Lamb tire and tube from Van's plus the Grove mushroom spacers ready to go and it weighed 1.2 pounds less that the Matco.
They normally ship UPS ground but I requested USPS and I had mine in Texas only 44 hours after ordering! 
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Mike Reddick
VAF#153
Pilots N Paws Pilot
RV6A N167CW 1,900 HRS
Ft Worth, TX (T67)
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12-03-2008, 03:11 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Daytona Beach, FL
Posts: 63
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OK to use Desser tire with tube?
I ordered a tire from Desser for my new Grove nose wheel. The tire is the new Aero Classic (which I'm told was developed for Cessna's new LSA.) It is marked "tubeless" but I plan to use it with a tube. I am concerned about the "embossed grid" pattern molded into the inside of the tire. Tube type tires that I'm familiar with have always had a smooth inner surface and I'm concerned about friction between the tire and tube. I called Desser and was told that it is no problem putting a tube in this tire.
Any comments?
Does anyone know of any other brand of aviation tire available in the 400-5 size (other than the Lamb tire sold by Van's?)
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RV-8
Daytona Beach, FL
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12-03-2008, 03:52 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 136
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What do you do with your old Matco nosewheel?
Will Van's give you credit if you send it back? Do you keep it as a spare? Do you use it as a target at the shooting range? Inquiring minds want to know!
Also, I have a new U LAMB tire and tube from Van's. I assume that tire is what everyone is using with the Grove wheel on the RV-7a/8a/9a. Has anyone gone to the larger 5:00X5-6 tire used on the mains? Would the larger tire fit in the new fork?
And finally, I noticed that the Matco NW501.25 is designed for the following standards: Static Capacity: 1420 LBS (per the Matco web site). The Grove 59-2A/M has only a static load rating of 800 lbs. Is that a potential problem?
Albert Thomas
RV-8A QB
N880AT
still wiring........
Grove mains & brakes
Matco nosewheel
Last edited by glider4 : 12-03-2008 at 04:15 PM.
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12-03-2008, 03:54 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: MN
Posts: 2,269
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Matco Nose Wheel
Anyone one looking to get rid of their old matco nose wheel? I have use for one.
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Pete
Amateur Plane - RV-9A N789PH - 2350+ Hrs
Amateur Radio - KD0CVN
Doggies Delivered - 25+
St. Paul, MN
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