Kyle Boatright
Well Known Member
I need to replace the right tire on the RV-6. The one that gets flat spots because I drag the brake on takeoff. Also, I'd like to have a new tire and tube "on the shelf".
Anyway, I was going to order a pair of tires (Air Hawks - I've gotten good service out of this set) and a pair of new tubes (Michelin Air Stops - these really cut down on how many times you need to air-up the tires.).
The tires are about $42 ea from Desser, but the tubes are $50 each. Aargh. Somehow it really bothers me to pay more for the tube than the tire. In my world, a tube should be $5 and shouldn't leak.
Any thoughts other than simply biting the bullet and springing for a new pair of Air Stops?
Anyway, I was going to order a pair of tires (Air Hawks - I've gotten good service out of this set) and a pair of new tubes (Michelin Air Stops - these really cut down on how many times you need to air-up the tires.).
The tires are about $42 ea from Desser, but the tubes are $50 each. Aargh. Somehow it really bothers me to pay more for the tube than the tire. In my world, a tube should be $5 and shouldn't leak.
Any thoughts other than simply biting the bullet and springing for a new pair of Air Stops?