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!
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!