Walt, I wanted to start collecting the tires as part of my $350 and up free shipping and the 10 plies are cheaper than the 8 plies. Is there a downside to using the 10's other than the weight penalty? (The 10's are almost a pound heavier apiece and slightly wider) Thanks
Mine came with MICHELIN 071-311-0 AVIATOR TIRE 5.00-5 10PLY and almost 300 hours probably can get another 300 from them. The SenceAir pressure monitors are a really nice upgrade. Rotated and flipped at 200 hours.
I have this same part number, and they are ready to be replaced. I don't know what the ply number is; I don't see it on the sidewall. Should I assume it is 10 ply based on the part number? I'm not sure what kind of wheel it is as I'm not a builder, but I've posted a few pictures.
Would you guys recommend replacing with the same or going with something else? I saw one recommendation for a lower ply rating. Just looking for some advice before ordering. Thanks!
You must do a lot of long flights which would have fewer landing in the 300 hour. I have flipped mine at around 100 hours and would imagine to get another 100 out of them but can not see how I can get to the 300 hours with these tires.Mine came with MICHELIN 071-311-0 AVIATOR TIRE 5.00-5 10PLY and almost 300 hours probably can get another 300 from them. The SenceAir pressure monitors are a really nice upgrade. Rotated and flipped at 200 hours.
You must do a lot of long flights which would have fewer landing in the 300 hour. I have flipped mine at around 100 hours and would imagine to get another 100 out of them but can not see how I can get to the 300 hours with these tires.
My average time between landings is ~ 40 mins. It's pretty easy to review using Savoy data. 98% asphalt. I think part of the answer is landing at minimum airspeeds. Initially I could smell rubber on my roll-outs and after I started using AOA to determine a "good" landing been quite some time since I smelled anything. Also, I use 40 psi as a minimum and set my pressures to 62 psi. Having SensAir helps determine when I need to plan on pulling the pants to add air. Currently get almost a year between inflations. BullSnot tire mounting lubricant seems to help. My nose tire probably will go 800 hrs+, try not to set it down till I run out of elevator authority.
You must do a lot of long flights which would have fewer landing in the 300 hour. I have flipped mine at around 100 hours and would imagine to get another 100 out of them but can not see how I can get to the 300 hours with these tires.
I am almost positive the ply rating is on the tire, mine are still wearing very well. No shimmy. Landing 3 to 4 knots over stall helpful, if I don't hear my AOA chirp, I landed to fast.
These are the part no's and corresponding ply numbers.
Are these tires tubeless? My tire is stamped "Tubeless" as well as "Tube Type." (see photos)
I have this same part number, and they are ready to be replaced. I don't know what the ply number is; I don't see it on the sidewall. Should I assume it is 10 ply based on the part number? I'm not sure what kind of wheel it is as I'm not a builder, but I've posted a few pictures.
Would you guys recommend replacing with the same or going with something else? I saw one recommendation for a lower ply rating. Just looking for some advice before ordering. Thanks!
I have this same part number, and they are ready to be replaced. I don't know what the ply number is; I don't see it on the sidewall. Should I assume it is 10 ply based on the part number? I'm not sure what kind of wheel it is as I'm not a builder, but I've posted a few pictures.
Would you guys recommend replacing with the same or going with something else? I saw one recommendation for a lower ply rating. Just looking for some advice before ordering. Thanks!
Anyone have an idea why the tire needs to be mounted with the red triangle above the valve stem? My Michelin Tubeless tires do not have a red marker.
Thanks