KR> Tires

2020-07-06 Thread Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
> "I highly recommend Desser retreads if they have them in your size." I got my first set of tires from Desser in L.A. They were new Ching Shins. Great tires, great price and were mailed expeditiously and for free. Great experience with Desser. When I went to order more (we're talking quit

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2020-07-06 Thread Flesner via KRnet
On 7/6/2020 1:41 AM, Mike Stirewalt via KRnet wrote: I'm including a "Spruce Warning" to this email since a friend of mine has just bought some tires that shouldn't be on a wheelbarrow, much less an airplane. ++ I highly recom

Re: KR> Tires and waterproofing

2018-07-15 Thread Flesner via KRnet
On 7/15/2018 6:25 PM, Mike Sylvester via KRnet wrote: Tires, I had a flat on the taxiway of my home airport late one evening. I had to call a friend to bring a dolly because when the tire goes down, the Kr is stuck right there. My plan for Oshkosh is to carry a tire/rim assembly and the tool

KR> Tires and waterproofing

2018-07-15 Thread Mike Sylvester via KRnet
Thanks for all the help on the kinds of tape guys. I am planning for Oshkosh and since I copied Mark's N56ML by making all top pieces removable, there are a lot of places for water to find it's way in. I just got back from Home Depot with 2 fresh rolls of white electrical tape. Tires, I had a

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2013-03-25 Thread Edward Spyker
Larry wrote "My right brake has been a bit soft for a couple of years". ? I just bought?this cheep?brake bleeding tool to bleed my car's clutch line. http://www.harborfreight.com/brake-bleeder-and-vacuum-pump-kit-69328.html I have bled breaks and clutches the traditional way?several tomes over the

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2013-03-24 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
>Perfect info. The only thing the tires care about is time on the ground: >running on it, hitting it, pilot abusing the brakes, etc., etc., Abusing the brakes with a tail dragger can lead to propeller rash. In my KR I've never needed brak

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2010-07-12 Thread laser...@juno.com
Desser no longer carries the Cheng Shin 4.10/3.50-5 tires that I use on my Rosenhaun wheels. Shopping around I found some tires made by Nanco, same size, that have a 4-ply rating and are only $10.99 each. I don't need tubes but since they were only $6 each I ordered them too. Nanco is known fo

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2009-10-26 Thread rdrace...@aol.com
I noticed on the Desser site there was an 11/400-5 8 PLY AERO CLASSIC (NEW VERSION) listed for a unit price of 39.75. If that's a pair it doesn't sound too bad. That link to Desser worked last night when I tested it. It appears they are in the middle of re-doing or updating their website

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2009-10-26 Thread tinya...@aol.com
NO. Kevin in MO In a message dated 10/26/2009 7:29:53 P.M. Central Daylight Time, randywpow...@verizon.net writes: Are these tires approved to be used on certified Spam cans ??? - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 2:19 AM Subject: KR> Tires T

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2009-10-26 Thread Randy Powell
Are these tires approved to be used on certified Spam cans ??? - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 2:19 AM Subject: KR> Tires That link to Desser worked last night when I tested it. It appears they are in the middle of re-doing or updating their webs

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2009-10-26 Thread Larry Knox
Behalf Of Fred Johnson Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 12:25 PM To: 'KRnet' Subject: RE: KR> Tires Sorry Larry, I sure don't. Fred Johnson Reno, NV -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Larry Knox Sent: Monday

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2009-10-26 Thread Fred Johnson
Sorry Larry, I sure don't. Fred Johnson Reno, NV -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Larry Knox Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 11:59 AM To: 'KRnet' Subject: RE: KR> Tires Fred Johnson, Did you know a

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2009-10-26 Thread Larry Knox
Fred Johnson, Did you know a Fred Johnson from Woodland/ Antioch CA A crop duster machine shop operator. Larry -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Fred Johnson Sent: Monday, October 26, 2009 8:26 AM To: 'KRnet' Subje

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2009-10-26 Thread Fred Johnson
I bought mine through our local Tyres International dealer, they deal in big equipment and truck tires normally but I buy my pick up tires from them and asked the sales guy once about getting them and they ordered two with tubes and I spent 44.50 including tax at the time. and no shipping charges.

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2009-10-25 Thread laser...@juno.com
That link to Desser worked last night when I tested it. It appears they are in the middle of re-doing or updating their website. Anyway, the link was to this tire: 410/350-5 4 PLY CHENG SHIN TIRE Unit Price 17.95 There is no part number that I can find, but if you search for Cheng Shin un

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2009-10-25 Thread Larry&Sallie Flesner
At 01:42 AM 10/25/2009, you wrote: >It only takes a couple of clicks to find: http://desser.com/ > >Mark W +++ I've purchased tires from Desser for years now. I ran their retreads on the Tripacer and they were great tires. There wa

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2009-10-25 Thread Mark Wegmet
AM To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> Tires Mike That was a log in access only http://shop.desser.com/IW_Products.m4p.pvx?;MULTI_ITEM_SUBMIT Phil Matheson SAAA Ch. 20 http://www.saaa20.org/ VH-PKR Australia EMAIL: phillipmathe...@bigpond.com KR Web Page: www.philskr2.50megs.

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2009-10-24 Thread Phillip Matheson
Mike That was a log in access only http://shop.desser.com/IW_Products.m4p.pvx?;MULTI_ITEM_SUBMIT Phil Matheson SAAA Ch. 20 http://www.saaa20.org/ VH-PKR Australia EMAIL: phillipmathe...@bigpond.com KR Web Page: www.philskr2.50megs.com --- Search the

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2009-10-24 Thread laser...@juno.com
As Jim Morehead recommends, I also am happy with Desser. I bought these tires a year ago, less than $20 each and I got free, next day ground shipping from L.A. to San Diego. http://shop.desser.com/IW_Products.m4p.pvx?;MULTI_ITEM_SUBMIT Pretty scary they're so inexpensive, but they've been fine

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2009-10-24 Thread Mark Jones
"Dan Heath" To: ; "'KRnet'" Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2009 1:13 PM Subject: FW: KR> Tires I feel exactly the same. I have always favored Wicks, but lately, I go to Spruce first and I don't like doing so. Also, Wicks just doesn't have the stuff anymo

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2009-10-24 Thread Dan Heath
un. Daniel R. Heath - Lexington, SC -Original Message- From: krnet-boun...@mylist.net [mailto:krnet-boun...@mylist.net] On Behalf Of Mark Langford Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2009 1:37 PM To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> Tires DJ Merrill wrote: > Just a thought, but you may consider drop

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2009-10-24 Thread Mark Langford
DJ Merrill wrote: > Just a thought, but you may consider dropping them a note to let them > know this. It might spur them to improve the site... That's why I cc'd i...@wicksaircraft.com on that message, you might notice, just like several other times I've posted similar comments. It's no secre

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2009-10-24 Thread Dj Merrill
On 10/24/2009 11:16 AM, Mark Langford wrote: > I've been a Wicks fan forever, and deliberately > paid more for Wicks items over many years, but the website ended that for > me. Just a thought, but you may consider dropping them a note to let them know this. It might spur them to improv

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2009-10-24 Thread Jim Morehead
--- On Sat, 10/24/09, Dan Heath wrote: From: Dan Heath Subject: KR> Tires To: "'KRnet'" List-Post: krnet@list.krnet.org Date: Saturday, October 24, 2009, 7:04 AM Where is your favourite site to get the 11x4-5.00 tires for the stock KR wheel.  I think this is or wa

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2009-10-24 Thread Mark Langford
Dan Heath wrote: > Where is your favourite site to get the 11x4-5.00 tires for the stock KR > wheel. I think this is or was a Matco. I wondered about 8 ply tires, went to www.aircraftspruce.com and keyed in "Lamb tire", and immediately was staring at 6 and 8 ply Lamb tires. I've ordered two 8

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2009-10-24 Thread Dan Heath
: Re: KR> Tires Dan Heath wrote: > Where is your favourite site to get the 11x4-5.00 tires for the stock KR > wheel. I think this is or was a Matco. Wicks Aircraft used to be my favorite, but last time I checked their online catalog, I got a bunch of hits for everything BUT tires, so

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2009-10-24 Thread Mark Langford
Dan Heath wrote: > Where is your favourite site to get the 11x4-5.00 tires for the stock KR > wheel. I think this is or was a Matco. Wicks Aircraft used to be my favorite, but last time I checked their online catalog, I got a bunch of hits for everything BUT tires, so now it's Aircraft Spruce.

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2009-10-24 Thread Dan Heath
Where is your favourite site to get the 11x4-5.00 tires for the stock KR wheel. I think this is or was a Matco. Daniel R. Heath da...@windstream.net See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics See you at the 2010 - KR Gathering in Richmond, Ky - I39

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2008-10-12 Thread Mark Langford
Fred Johnson wrote: > What brand/type tire have you been using? I've been using the Ching Shen tires that replaced the Lambs (see http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/lgpages/lambtires_tubes.php ) for a source. I get the 8 ply tires, but have no idea if the 4 ply or 6 ply would wear better.

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2008-10-12 Thread D Lively
- From: "Mark Langford" To: "KRnet" Sent: Friday, March 30, 2007 2:07 PM Subject: Re: KR> tires > Fred Johnson wrote: > >> What brand/type tire have you been using? > > I've been using the Ching Shen tires that replaced the Lambs (see &

KR> Tires and tire pressure

2008-10-12 Thread Ronald Wright
The biggest problem I have seen is LOW TIRE PRESSURE.. Most of these small tires easily run 50 to 90 pounds air pressure but most people only run them around 30-35.. Tires can and will spin on the rim at low pressures during landings.. Another way to stop pinching the tube is during mounting tak

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2008-10-12 Thread Kenneth Wiltrout
I found that getting all of the air out so the tube is really sucked together wks best for me, also use lots of powder. K Wiltrout Kutztown, Pa - Original Message - From: "Ronald Wright" To: "KRnet" Sent: Wednesday, August 30, 2006 12:47 AM Subject: KR>

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2008-10-12 Thread VIRGIL N SALISBURY
When I picked up my wheels,tires and tubes trom Wicks, The tubes had an off center valve stem. I finally went to a power mower store and bought tubes with a center mounted valve stem and they have been holding 50# for many years, Virg On Tue, 29 Aug 2006 21:47:17 -0700 (PDT) Ronald Wrigh

KR> Tires & Tubes

2008-10-12 Thread BSHADR
Folks: This came to me unsolicited. I don't know the guy personally. He just thinks I know a few "interested" parties. Following is some of what he has to sell. He is in the San Fracisco bay area (Left Coast). If anyone has a need or use for them, contact him direct. I think he built two or