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What RV-8 Tires do you recommend?
- Thread starter Loeds
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Desser
Cheapest...........
They won't wear out then ;-)
Cheapest...........
They won't wear out then ;-)
walkman
Well Known Member
Another opinion
I wasn't particularly happy with the Desser retreads I bought for my -6 a couple of years ago. The sidewalls were pretty old tired, and the tread was way thicker. They rubbed at first under my old style pants.
I will by buying new tires in a year or two when I need them for the -8.
I wasn't particularly happy with the Desser retreads I bought for my -6 a couple of years ago. The sidewalls were pretty old tired, and the tread was way thicker. They rubbed at first under my old style pants.
I will by buying new tires in a year or two when I need them for the -8.
Stu McCurdy
Well Known Member
RV-8 Tires
For years I have been using Wilkerson 5.00x5 Recaps. The tread thickness and quality is such that I get much more time out of them than standard tires. Had to initially slightly elongate the wheel pant openings. I use Goodyear anti leak tubes and go for months without needing air. About $50 a tire and you can request what casings you get with the recaps on them. Works for me for years.
For years I have been using Wilkerson 5.00x5 Recaps. The tread thickness and quality is such that I get much more time out of them than standard tires. Had to initially slightly elongate the wheel pant openings. I use Goodyear anti leak tubes and go for months without needing air. About $50 a tire and you can request what casings you get with the recaps on them. Works for me for years.
I've used nothing but Desser retreads for over 30 years on my airplanes - last a long time, never had a problem that I could blame on a tire.
Not a paid or reimbursed spokesman - just a satisfied customer.
Not a paid or reimbursed spokesman - just a satisfied customer.
scsmith
Well Known Member
On grass? Consider slightly bigger size!
If you fly on grass a lot, you will love the benefit of slightly bigger tires.
The 380-150-5 is about an inch bigger in diameter than a 500-5 and about a half inch wider.
It is also called a 15/600-5. Sometimes you see both listed with different prices, which I don't understand because they are essentially the same size.
Do a search on VAF archives for that size and you will find lots of discussion, including the minor mods to wheel pants to fit.
I find in soft dirt, sandy dirt, and on grass, they just feel so much better.
If you fly on grass a lot, you will love the benefit of slightly bigger tires.
The 380-150-5 is about an inch bigger in diameter than a 500-5 and about a half inch wider.
It is also called a 15/600-5. Sometimes you see both listed with different prices, which I don't understand because they are essentially the same size.
Do a search on VAF archives for that size and you will find lots of discussion, including the minor mods to wheel pants to fit.
I find in soft dirt, sandy dirt, and on grass, they just feel so much better.
brad walton
Well Known Member
380-150
Plus one for the 380-150. I was made aware of this option during construction and fitted the wheel pants accordingly. Retrofit may require modification. But they do give extra contact surface that helps on grass.
Plus one for the 380-150. I was made aware of this option during construction and fitted the wheel pants accordingly. Retrofit may require modification. But they do give extra contact surface that helps on grass.
PerfTech
Well Known Member
I Second that!
... This has been my experience exactly. They last about twice as long and are very inexpensive. Almost without exception, the flight schools all use them as well. They say "less flats and they last and last". Thanks, Allan..
... This has been my experience exactly. They last about twice as long and are very inexpensive. Almost without exception, the flight schools all use them as well. They say "less flats and they last and last". Thanks, Allan..
