So a quick update on my foam-filled outrigger wheel performance. They are
balanced well enough, but without any air pressure I do find the tire does
slip on the wheel from landing wheel spin-up - which would make balancing
interesting. I figure if I needed to balance exactly, I would attempt a
'bead-lock' using strategically placed wood-type screws. Haven't gone there
yet. Their awesome bearings allow the wheels to spin up in flight (not
great), but my simple/light/cheap rubbing fender appears to have eliminated
that.
That said, I am extremely happy with their performance, much better wear,
light weight (less G-streses on the outrigger and flap), elimination of the
'hammering' of the outrigger mechanisms when using the hard stock wheel on
tarmac, and quietness (totally silent/drowned out by the tailwheel noise).
Cheers,
Pete
On Tue, Jan 4, 2022 at 10:47 AM Erich Trombley <erichdtrombley@juno.com>
wrote:
> Chris,
>
> After learning what Pete Z. and Ron P. were doing with the Powerslide
> wheels I ordered one from InlineWarehouse.com to give it a try. I have
> since ordered a second one.
>
>
> https://www.inlinewarehouse.com/search-inline.html?sort=no&start=0&co
unt=30&searchtext=Road+warrior+
>
> I wasn=99t too keen on the imbalance the valve stem creates and cam
e up with
> a novel solution. After Pete Z. confirmed he runs his tires close to 10
> psi, I realized I could replace the tube with thick wall 8mm silicone
> tubing. The silicone tube gives just the right amount of squish and
> retains the tire to the rim, and I don=99t have to worry about a fl
at.
>
> In full disclosure, I have only performed aggressive ground maneuvers to
> verify the suitability of the silicone tubing. Hope to test fly the new
> wheel once I remake the wheel fork with slightly different geometry to
> allow the larger tire/wheel to fit in the wheel well better. It fits fin
e
> while testing it on the ground, however, I suspect with wind loads it wil
l
> have an issue retracting fully into the wing.
>
> Regards,
> Erich
> N28ET Classic Mono 914
>
>
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