flytoday
Well Known Member
I've recently had a few main gear "scuff" flat tires on my -6A, looking for advice to stop these tube failures:
The tire looks fine, feels smooth throughout the interior, no tire exterior damage visible. Tire and tube were assembled with talc powder, inflation to 45 - 50 psi. Tubes are Michelin Airstops. Also trimmed wheelpants fiberglass to increase clearance between tire and wheelpants. Yesterday's flat followed a grass strip landing and takeoff.
Considering removing more fiberglass from wheelpants (or even removing wheelpants), and maybe replacing the tires.
Anyone else have similar experiences? Suggestions to fix?
Thanks!
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The tire looks fine, feels smooth throughout the interior, no tire exterior damage visible. Tire and tube were assembled with talc powder, inflation to 45 - 50 psi. Tubes are Michelin Airstops. Also trimmed wheelpants fiberglass to increase clearance between tire and wheelpants. Yesterday's flat followed a grass strip landing and takeoff.
Considering removing more fiberglass from wheelpants (or even removing wheelpants), and maybe replacing the tires.
Anyone else have similar experiences? Suggestions to fix?
Thanks!