Paul K
Well Known Member
At 51.4 total hrs. My nose wheel went flat! I made a couple of really nice landings and then parked in front of my hangar. I got distracted by the neighbors project and when I came back about 10 minutes later, my tire was flat! No indications during the landings or taxi at all.
Upon taking it apart. I found a very small pin hole in the side of the tube. Fortunately I had a spare tube and after checking the inside of the tire for anything that could have caused the hole (nothing) I reassembled it and reinstalled it. All is well and no damage to the pant.
All my tubes and tires are original, stored on the shelf about 1 year, installed on the RV about 3 years during construction, and finally flown for the first time this June. I surfed the forums and am not sure what the absolute/cost doesn't matter, best tube and tire combination is. I can see that many don't think highly of the "Vans" supplied tires and tubes and lots of opinions on others but no real absolute best! Any data or experiences that would support one type over another would be appreciated. Let the games begin
Upon taking it apart. I found a very small pin hole in the side of the tube. Fortunately I had a spare tube and after checking the inside of the tire for anything that could have caused the hole (nothing) I reassembled it and reinstalled it. All is well and no damage to the pant.
All my tubes and tires are original, stored on the shelf about 1 year, installed on the RV about 3 years during construction, and finally flown for the first time this June. I surfed the forums and am not sure what the absolute/cost doesn't matter, best tube and tire combination is. I can see that many don't think highly of the "Vans" supplied tires and tubes and lots of opinions on others but no real absolute best! Any data or experiences that would support one type over another would be appreciated. Let the games begin