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Re: Europa-List: Which tyre to use on a Monowheel ?

Subject: Re: Europa-List: Which tyre to use on a Monowheel ?
From: Tim Ward <ward.t@xtra.co.nz>
Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2006 08:11:48

Phil,
I have a Air Hawk 7.00 - 6 fitted made by Speciality Tyres of America. That 
doesn't help I know, but that was recommended.
Cheers,
Tim
Tim Ward
12 Waiwetu Street,
Fendalton,
Christchurch, 8005
New Zealand.
Ph +64 3 3515166
Mobile 021 0640221
ward.t@xtra.co.nz
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "flyingphil2" <ptiller@lolacars.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2006 12:51 AM
Subject: Europa-List: Which tyre to use on a Monowheel ?


>
> Hello,
>
> I'm rebuilding a monowheel and am working on the main undercarriage.
>
> I have 2 brand new tyres and am wondering which is the best one to use. 
> The first is a 7.00-6 Air-Trac (6 ply).  The second is a 8.00-6 Air-Hawk 
> (6 ply) tyre.  I note that the Air Hawk is supposedly a better quality 
> tyre than the Air-Trac but the Air-Trac is the one that Europa supply.
>
> So, the question is which size is best and which type?  The aircraft when 
> finished will have a basic fixed pitch Warp Drive prop on and will be used 
> for general flying off grass and tarmac.  I would like an aircraft that 
> copes well with rough farm strips too.
>
> Thanks in advance for your thoughts!
>
> Phil
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