Gentlemen,
Forgive me if there is a post for this already, but I was not able to find one.
Over the last two or so years since my RV-9A has been flying, I have had 3 front flats and one main flat. I was able to replace the Van's supplied tubes on the mains with Michelin tubes and no problems since. However, the front tires on our RV-9A's are a funny size, 4.5X5 if I recall. I am unable to find a tube supplier other than Van's, and all my A&P friends tell me that it is the crappy tubes with valve stem problems that are causing all my flats on the front.
Do any of you know of a reputable manufacturer, such as Michelin, that makes a tube for the goofy sized front tire we have on our aircraft? If the answer is "yes," please tell me where I can get some of these top-quality tubes that won't leave me stranded.
If the answer is "no," does anyone have all the specs and parts list to change our 4.5X5 fronts with a normal 5X5 so I can get a good-quality front tire for my aircraft?
Thanks for your time.
Forgive me if there is a post for this already, but I was not able to find one.
Over the last two or so years since my RV-9A has been flying, I have had 3 front flats and one main flat. I was able to replace the Van's supplied tubes on the mains with Michelin tubes and no problems since. However, the front tires on our RV-9A's are a funny size, 4.5X5 if I recall. I am unable to find a tube supplier other than Van's, and all my A&P friends tell me that it is the crappy tubes with valve stem problems that are causing all my flats on the front.
Do any of you know of a reputable manufacturer, such as Michelin, that makes a tube for the goofy sized front tire we have on our aircraft? If the answer is "yes," please tell me where I can get some of these top-quality tubes that won't leave me stranded.
If the answer is "no," does anyone have all the specs and parts list to change our 4.5X5 fronts with a normal 5X5 so I can get a good-quality front tire for my aircraft?
Thanks for your time.