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ward.t(at)xtra.co.nz
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Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 12:17 pm Post subject: Which tyre to use on a Monowheel ?

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

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Christchurch, 8005

New Zealand.

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ward.t(at)xtra.co.nz

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bryan(at)blackballclub.co
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Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 1:28 pm Post subject: Which tyre to use on a Monowheel ?

If you intend to operate from a farm strip, particularly a rough one as a 

fellow mono flyer and I do, you will find the Europa Air-Trac very good. 

Better than some of the stiffer, more expensive makes.

To avoid bounces and help with the tracking, do not inflate above 20 psi.



Hope this helps. Bryan



Mono XS G BYSA

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johnwigney(at)alltel.net
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Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2006 6:15 am Post subject: Which tyre to use on a Monowheel ?

Hi Phil,



I have used a McReary Airtrac 7.00-6, 6 ply from day 1. It has served me 

well for 500 hours and 700+ landings. I note that the ribs in the tire 

are now fairly well worn and I will probably change it sometime in the 

next 100 hours. I keep the pressure at ~18 psi. Most of my landings are 

on hard runways but it works fine on grass.



You may find that the 8.00-6 is a tight fit in the wheel well.



Cheers, John



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Subject: Which tyre to use on a Monowheel ?

From: "flyingphil2" <ptiller(at)lolacars.com>

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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