Legacy nose wheel tire

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From: James Cameron <toucan [at] Satx.rr.com>
Sender: <marv [at] lancaironline.net>
Subject: Legacy nose wheel tire
Date: Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:37:52 -0500
To: <lml [at] lancaironline.net>
    My Legacy kit came with Goodyears for the
mains, but some off-brand Chinese tire for the nose wheel.  I don't trust
it, don't like the feel of it, don't like anything about it.  Michelle, at
KCI, says they only have the Chinese tire for the nose wheel.  What are
some of you using?  I know I had a Goodyear on my last Legacy.
 
Jim Cameron
Legacy N132X (reserved)
 

Legacy nose wheel tire

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Subject: Re: [LML] Legacy nose wheel tire
Date: Fri, 01 Dec 2006 12:12:55 -0500
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In a message dated 11/30/2006 11:38:36 P.M. Central Standard Time,
toucan [at] Satx.rr.com writes:

My Legacy kit came with Goodyears for the mains, but some off-brand
Chinese tire for the nose wheel.  I don't trust it, don't like the feel
of it, don't like anything about it.  Michelle, at KCI, says they only
have the Chinese tire for the nose wheel.  What are some of you
using?  I know I had a Goodyear on my last
Legacy.

Jim,
 
Uh, the tire is well tested as Lancair 235/320/360's have been using them
for both mains and nose for years (well, maybe a year at a
time).  Don't worry, it will keep you from an off airport landing since
each one is carefully placarded "Not For Highway Use."  Recently the
max pressure has been raised from 70 psi to 90 psi.  Anyway, keep it well
inflated and it won't wear the inner tube sidewall so thin that leaky pin-holes
form.
 
Scott Krueger
AKA Grayhawk
Lancair N92EX IO320 SB 89/96
Aurora, IL
(KARR)

PS.  Many of us carry a spare since it is not commonly
found at Signature FBOs.  Or, if you should ever need one, just contact the
nearest 235/320/360 builder/pilot.

Legacy nose wheel tire

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From: genemartin <genemartin [at] enid.com>
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Subject: Re: [LML] Legacy nose wheel tire
Date: Tue, 05 Dec 2006 01:32:18 -0500
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just installed a aero classic from Desser tire
co....looks like same tire still made in China town,8 ply rating and up to 94
psi ,I believe that is a psi increase over the Lamb. When looking at the Lambs I
recently removed from the mains one was 8ply and one 6ply.
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toucan [at] Satx.rr.com (James Cameron)

To: lml [at] lancaironline.net

Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2006 11:37
PM
Subject: [LML] Legacy nose wheel
tire

    My Legacy kit came with Goodyears for the
mains, but some off-brand Chinese tire for the nose wheel.  I don't trust
it, don't like the feel of it, don't like anything about it.  Michelle,
at KCI, says they only have the Chinese tire for the nose wheel.  What
are some of you using?  I know I had a Goodyear on my last
Legacy.
 
Jim Cameron
Legacy N132X (reserved)
 

Legacy Nose wheel tire

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From: Bill Bradburry <bbradburry [at] verizon.net>
Sender: <marv [at] lancaironline.net>
Subject: Legacy Nose wheel tire
Date: Wed, 27 May 2015 06:46:27 -0400
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I need to replace my nose wheel.  Does
anyone have a recommendation as to brand and source for this tire/tube?

 

Bill

Legacy Nose wheel tire

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From: George Wehrung <gw5 [at] me.com>
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Subject: Re: [LML] Legacy Nose wheel tire
Date: Wed, 27 May 2015 10:23:43 -0400
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Bill,


I put a reTread, Dressler on my nose recently.  I have been happy with it.  It is a smidge taller.  ReTreads are supposed to have a longer tread life and are about half as much.  I did purchase a new tube.  Remember that after changing the tube and tire it will take a few weeks for the tube to settle into the new tire.  That means it will take tire pressure checks and top offs during this period.

Also, I am not sure how a slightly taller retread will work in your retractable gear airplane.  

George



On May 27, 2015, at 6:46 AM, Bill Bradburry <bbradburry [at] verizon.net

> wrote:



I need to replace my nose wheel.  Does anyone have a recommendation as to brand and source for this tire/tube?

 
Bill 

Legacy Nose wheel tire

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From: Bill Bradburry <bbradburry [at] verizon.net>
Sender: <marv [at] lancaironline.net>
Subject: RE: [LML] Re: Legacy Nose wheel tire
Date: Wed, 27 May 2015 13:26:30 -0400
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George,

 

My Legacy is a fixed gear so no problem if
the tire doesn’t hit the top of the yoke.  I put retreads on the
mains last year and I am really pleased with them but I don’t think that I
saw retreads of the size I need for the front tire.  I remember it to be
11 X 4.00-5.

What size was your front tire?

 

Bill

 

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Subject: [LML] Re: Legacy Nose
wheel tire

 

Bill,

 

I put a reTread, Dressler on my nose recently.  I have been happy
with it.  It is a smidge taller.  ReTreads are supposed to have a
longer tread life and are about half as much.  I did purchase a new tube.
 Remember that after changing the tube and tire it will take a few weeks
for the tube to settle into the new tire.  That means it will take tire
pressure checks and top offs during this period.

 

Also, I am not sure how a slightly taller retread will work in your
retractable gear airplane.  

 

George

 

 

 

On May 27, 2015, at 6:46 AM, Bill Bradburry <bbradburry [at] verizon.net

> wrote:

 

I need to replace my nose wheel.  Does
anyone have a recommendation as to brand and source for this tire/tube?

 

Bill