Actually, I run mine at 20 to 25 PSI. More than that and they tend to bounce
to easily; less than that and they start to creep on the rims. Mine are
el-cheapo Airtracs, which are just starting to wear slightly more on the
outside (due to camber) than the inside; time to turn them over. This is
after 170 hours and about the same number of landings, of which approx 60%
on tarmac and 40% on grass.
Prognosis would therefore be in excess of 600 hours/set, providing the
casing doesn't go first.
Duncan McF.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tony Renshaw" <tonyrenshaw@optusnet.com.au>
Subject: Europa-List: Condor Tyres/4 or 6 ply/30 or 50 psi?????
<tonyrenshaw@optusnet.com.au>
>
> Gidday,
> For a conventional taildragger I can easily get Michelin Condors delivered
> to my house within a few days. Any of the other tyres may take a while,
and
> I am keen to get a set sooner rather than later. Any impressions on rubber
> for conventionals/tri mains?
> Also, I reckon 4 ply with a lower psi of only 30 vs 6 ply and 50, with a
> specific wheel load of 800lbs per wheel vs 1285, is the better option, if
> for no other reason than it is easier to get 30 psi out of a foot/hand
> pump. So, does anyone reckon 30psi/800 lb wheel loads is inadaquate.
> Reg
> Tony Renshaw
> Sydney Australia
>
> Classic 236 B.B. Taildragger (possibly convertible)
> Tail, Wings, Ailerons, Flaps Complete and Connected
> Lower Fuse in Jig, Tail Torque Tube installed
> Mass Balance assembly installed and deflections sorted
> Intended Engine: 912S CS prop (model undecided)
> Instrumentation: Undecided
>
>
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