Watts Aviation, Gloucestershire, UK
The website is a bit odd and not so useful. You need to call/email if you want to enquire/buy. Else great service.
https://wattsaviation.co.uk/
Any idea where to source Desser tires in Europe ?
Maoraigh wrote:
Regardless of regulation, if the tyre on the right had different friction from the one on the left, braking would be assymetrical.
Speaking as one of many who has experienced engine failures on the runway in training on multi engined aircraft, and also asymmetric thrust reverser deployment on a Citation in real life, I am fairly certain that the difference in friction between tyre brands is unlikely to result in a major control problem! Having said that I’d keep to the same brand on the mains.
For a typical fixed gear SEP landing on all but the softest ground, Goodyear or Michelin 8.50×6 tyres work fine.
BTW, if anyone has any “worn out” 8.50×6s begging for a new home, please let me know. For off-airport use we obviously have to shave the tread off anyway. It’s a messy job, so I’m happy for someone else to wear away the central part of the tread, just as long as there are no deep cuts.
Regardless of regulation, if the tyre on the right had different friction from the one on the left, braking would be assymetrical.
Is there any regulation prohibiting using different types of tyres on the main wheels?
NIL: Long-body Mooneys eat tires, period.
I look after a couple Ovations and they are constantly getting flat spots.
At first, I thought that it was just bad piloting, but I’m now starting to think that the added weight and the very un-forgiving rubber doughnut suspension is the real culprit.
Bathman
I have no grass runway data but consider the grass landings my aircraft do insignificant to the usual 8 to 10 landings per hour when the aircraft is in the circuit.
I suspect that the very cheap tyres would be much better on grass than on a hard surface and that a Goodyear on grass is likely to age crack before the tred is even showing signs of wear.
Tyres are usually supplied by Watts tyres.
A quick look at the numbers puts Boscomantico’s tyre wear per landing in the same ballpark as mine.
Another thing that has to be said is that on some types you have NO alternative tyre options and the part number in the IPC must be used as the outside diameter varies between tyre brands and it has been known for tyres to retract into the wheel well but hang up and not let the landing gear come down ! A bit of an expensive outcome when just trying to save a few € !
A and C
How much longer do u get by landing on grass and where do you get your tyres from?
