Dan; A little something about the 6 ply tire vs. the 4 ply tire you may find interesting. I'm sharing this because I went from a 6 ply back to the 4 ply on my Bonanza and will do it when the tire is worn on the Coupe. This was based upon a discussion on the Bonanza list which although highly reliable, gave me the incentive to do the research and comparisons myself.
Weight, weight, weight. Although it may only be a around a pound, every extra ounce on a flying machine counts, especially on the Ercoupe. Given the station that the extra weight is placed, I wonder how much it changes the flight characteristics. The Ercoupe's nose and load is well within the limits of weight that a 4 ply is designed for. Do you really get any more wear from a 6 ply? There's no additional tread depth! If there was any money saved, it was minimal. We'll not go into some of the crazy things like the a/c being certificated with a 4 ply and not a 6, I don't know if that matters. Not a disagreement, just some food for thought. It's worth what you paid for it. Al DeMarzo DON'T BUZZ OFF! Visit the Ercoupe Swap Page Free, Easy and No Membership Required http://www.ercoupeowners.com/swap/swapbook.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: Dan Hall To: [email protected] Sent: Friday, January 04, 2008 8:56 PM Subject: Re: [ercoupe-tech] Nose wheel tires & tubes Hi Lynn, I've ordered two (single fork) nose wheel tires from Desser over the past 10 years, and based on my experience they seem to have the best pricing & availability, and reasonable service. For the MAIN gear tires I've used; 1) Goodyear Flight Custom III 6 ply tire and have had outstanding service from them. 2) The other alternative I would consider are the Desser Monster Retreads. Aviation Consumer rated both tire types very highly, called the retread a best value, and said that there is no evidence to suggest that the retreads and any less reliable then new tires. 6 ply tires are heavier & more expensive however; they also wear longer and can take a bit more abuse. Pick your poison. Dan Hall N3968H @ CNO in SoCal ----- Original Message ----- From: AJ DeMarzo To: [email protected] Sent: Friday, January 04, 2008 5:17 PM Subject: Re: [ercoupe-tech] Nose wheel tires & tubes Desser's website has loads of information about tires and their care. Did you know that you really don't have to change a tire due to cracks? That's what the tire guys say! Read it yourself! Recaps are fine alternatives. Before going that route, I would check and compare weights. Every pound counts, especially on an Ercoupe. Since my project is not yet ready to fly, I'm not bothering about a diet. ;-) Al DeMarzo Visit the Ercoupe Swap Page Free To All, Easy To Use! http://www.ercoupeowners.com/swap/swapbook.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [email protected] Sent: Friday, January 04, 2008 7:07 PM Subject: Re: [ercoupe-tech] Nose wheel tires & tubes Hey Dave: Desser Tire and Rubber Co. of Montebello, CA and Memphis TN Phone 800 247 8473. They list a Good Year Flight Special II 500 -4 4 ply for $180 (New) and a 500-4 6 ply (recap) for 89.95. They say they have many sizes of tubes but do not list the sizes or price. Free Shipping. Lynn Nelsen Frostproof FL -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape in the new year. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.17.13/1209 - Release Date: 1/4/2008 12:05 PM
