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
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>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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