I use the same tire on my EA81 powered mono, very happy with it so far. I
might be
inclined to try a McCreary 8.00 x 6 if I knew it would fit and get a smidgen
more ground
clearance, maybe even allow a 68" prop for more efficiency.
Glenn
>From: John & Paddy Wigney <johnwigney@alltel.net>
>Reply-To: europa-list@matronics.com
>To: ptiller@lolacars.com, Europa-List <europa-list@matronics.com>
>Subject: Europa-List: Re: Main monowheel tyre
>Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2007 11:33:10 -0500
>
><johnwigney@alltel.net>
>
>Hi Phil,
>
>FWIW, I have used a McCreary Air Trac, 7.00-6, 6 ply with very
>satisfactory service. Total time is 520 hours over 5 years and
>approximately 760 landings. The majority have been on asphalt with just a
>few on grass. I keep my tire at 18-20 psi. Higher pressures tend to make
>for 'squirelly' landings on asphalt. I will be replacing the tire with an
>identical tire when I do my annual in a month or so because of uniform
>tread wear. The grooves are still showing but there not much to go.
>
>It is possible that you may have trouble with clearance in the tunnel if
>you use a larger tire. Also, I do not think the Turf Glide was designed for
>aircraft use and wear may be a problem.
>
>Cheers, John
>
>N262WF, mono XS, 912S
>Mooresville, North Carolina
>
>*******************
>
>>From "flyingphil2" <ptiller@lolacars.com>
>I've acquired yet more wheels and tyres and so need to decide on one.
>Given a choice of the following main mono tyres, which do the
>'mono-drivers' on this list recommend?
>a. 7.00-6 McCreary Air Trac, 6 ply
>b. 8.00-6 Titan Turf Glide, 4 ply (this appears to be identical in
>appearance and spec to the Carlisle 'Turf Glide' so I guess Carlisle took
>on the production).
>My guess is to stick with the McCreary that has already been recommended.
>What do others think? *******************
>
>
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