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Old 03-30-2019, 06:02 AM
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Been using Wilkerson Aircraft Tire retreads almost exclusively since I discovered them. <snip>

I get more service out of the Wilkerson retreads than any other tire I have found and the Wilkerson have always been the least expensive.
I've had the same experience. From what I've seen on my plane and on others, Wilkerson retreads last much longer than factory new tires. I've never had a wheel fairing fit issue with Wilkersons, and I fit my fairings pretty tight.
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Old 03-30-2019, 10:44 AM
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FYI, I tried to place an order and Desser is completely out of 500-5 retreads! They said they were out of cases and didn't anticipate any in the near future!
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Old 03-30-2019, 11:00 AM
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I am on my second set of Desser retreads and haven't had an issue with them.

However, I did try their version of the Air Stopper inner tubes and would not recommend them in the strongest way possible!

I had the valve stem come apart and drop in the tube. Dresser wouldn't send a replacement until they got the tube back. I was not pleased!
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Old 03-30-2019, 07:32 PM
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I have one unused Desser 500 5 retread that I would sell. Make offer.
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Old 03-30-2019, 11:42 PM
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However, I did try their version of the Air Stopper inner tubes and would not recommend them in the strongest way possible!
+1

Valve didn't come apart, but I had to add air air every 2 weeks or so to keep one of their Leakguard tubes from going flat. The one on the opposite side would lose 10 to 20 psi over a 4 week time period depending on the temperature.

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