Indeed they are very quiet, and wear *way* better than the much heavier europa
stockers.
Fwiw,
Cheers,
PeteZ
> On Dec 31, 2021, at 3:48 PM, rparigoris <rparigor@hotmail.com> wrote:
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> Hi Fred
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> I don't have much time in Mono's, but I wasn't thrilled with the noise coming
---From the outrigger wheels and am hoping the 5" pneumatic are quieter. In
addition
I didn't like the wheel bearings that are opened with the provided blue wheels.
The gray Colesons purchased also had opened bearings, but I put close fitting
spacers to reasonably cover them.
> The bearings on 5" pneumatic Roller Blade wheels are sealed and corrosion
> resistant.
All I have on them:
> Package these wheels with bearings (Optional) ($7.00 USD):
> Twincam Rustproof
> They may have some print on them. They are nice bearings with very little
> friction.
I installed spacers between them. I'm pretty certain that can take RPMs
of landing downwind on a VERY Hot and Humid day in Nepal!
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> 60mph = 5,280' per minute. Landing in Nepal will be 80mph ground speed or
> 7,040'
per minute or 84,480" per minute. 5" diameter times Pi = 15,708". 84,480 /
15,708 = 5,378 rpm.
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> I spun each wheel up with 130psi air from compressor and had quite the
> gyroscope
going. Vibration was very acceptable. I'm pretty certain bearings will last
tire life. Just as a precaution I would replace bearings at tire and tube
replacement
time.
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> I'm not quite sure what my wheels are made out of, I didn't scratch them, but
they are slightly magnetic.:
> Powerslide Nordic Road Warrior II 125mm Air Wheel
> Perhaps Glass-Fiber Reinforced Plastic? I know JB KWIK Weld is slightly
> magnetic,
they may add some steel too?
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> Happy New Year!
> Ron P.
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