jim plaster
Well Known Member
Examine your inner tubes carefully. I replaced all three tires and tubes last fall from Desser Aircraft. Having returned a new set that I ordered for a F1 Rocket due to cracking I ordered my set thing it was simply a fluke....I was wrong. Last month I had a right main tire deflate on landing in N.C., I had my hands full keeping the ship straight on the 30 foot wide strip. Post incident examination revealed several small splits in the sidewall area,nothing was found in the tire. As a precaution I replaced both main tires and tubes . Yesterday the nose tube failed, again further examination revealed the same type of split in the sidewall area. The main and nose tubes were different brands leading me to believe there's a shipping/ packing issue which weakens the rubber when Desser folds and rolls the tubes .....then shoving the tubes in the rim hole. I've spoken with Tony at Desser on the main tube issue and will mention the nose tube on Tuesday. Fortunately damage was minimal....even after hitting one of our " bomb craters " on our airport yesterday. Check your tubes carefully...