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Re: Question about wings not being level on a Sting plane

Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2017 4:07 pm
by 3Dreaming
As a reference point, tubeless tires are not common on light aircraft. Even if the tire itself says tubeless they often have tubes installed.

Re: Question about wings not being level on a Sting plane

Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2017 4:08 pm
by Warmi
drdehave wrote:I once mounted two tires on my Sting (it uses utility trailer tires and tubes; sound like you have aircraft tires), long before I knew what I was doing. Then I went flying, came back and parked the plane in the hangar. One tire blew up, whilst I was sitting at my desk recording in my logbook. Be sure you know what you're doing regarding mounting and balancing your tires. They can be pretty dangerous--or at least annoying--done wrong. This older video of mine is a start: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqpfFhJax1Y&t=2s
I am not actually doing it myself - have a mechanic do it for me ( so I can watch ). I also spoke to the dealer and the manufacturer of the tires - got both to sign off on the type of tires I am planning to put it.

Re: Question about wings not being level on a Sting plane

Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:42 pm
by drdehave
Even if the tire itself says tubeless they often have tubes installed.
First I've heard of using tubeless tires without the added safety of a tube. Learn something every day...
(I'm so happy my tires are $16 each, and a tube runs about $8.)

Re: Question about wings not being level on a Sting plane

Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:58 pm
by Warmi
My original tires sell for $89.
The new , tubeless rated, tires run $180 each.

Re: Question about wings not being level on a Sting plane

Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2017 12:28 pm
by drdehave
10/12/2017: Deleted.