Sorry Hartmut, just read you post on the same subject. Bill
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Sat, 5 Jan 2008 16:01:03 -0600Subject: RE: [ercoupe-tech] 4 ply vs 6 ply Al lightly touched a good point. Both TCDS-718 and TCDS-787 specifically list 4 ply tires as required equipment, A really stickler IA might not pass your annual if you have 6 plies. Bill To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Sat, 5 Jan 2008 06:53:54 -0600Subject: Re: [ercoupe-tech] Nose wheel tires & tubes 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 Requiredhttp://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 DeMarzoVisit 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 Share life as it happens with the new Windows Live. Start sharing! _________________________________________________________________ Watch “Cause Effect,” a show about real people making a real difference. http://im.live.com/Messenger/IM/MTV/?source=text_watchcause
