Tom Martin
Well Known Member
After 14 and a half years, and 1150 hours, and many tire changes, I have finally swapped out my original air stop tubes. It has been an experiment of mine, to see how long they would last.
Typically I would add air about twice a year but this last winter the right tube required an extra shot of air. To me this was a sign that maybe it was time for the experiment to end.
These tubes are quite expensive but worth every penny. I am not recommending that others go 14 years but my experience has been very positive. I initially changed to the airstop tires as I was getting tired of adding air all the time to my tubes on prior airplanes. Twice a year is ok with me.
The rocket can be hard on tires and my current set are Dresser retreads and they are superior to all other tires I have used over the years. They are a little larger and definitely heavier but work the work of opening the wheel pants a little.
Typically I would add air about twice a year but this last winter the right tube required an extra shot of air. To me this was a sign that maybe it was time for the experiment to end.
These tubes are quite expensive but worth every penny. I am not recommending that others go 14 years but my experience has been very positive. I initially changed to the airstop tires as I was getting tired of adding air all the time to my tubes on prior airplanes. Twice a year is ok with me.
The rocket can be hard on tires and my current set are Dresser retreads and they are superior to all other tires I have used over the years. They are a little larger and definitely heavier but work the work of opening the wheel pants a little.