Happy New Year to everyone! A source to all types of wheels you may try a caster supplier with all the different carts one can just about pick anything of your choice, it does not have to be from a high priced aviation supplier. Good Luck!
larry flesner wrote: >>I am curious on the tailwheel size most kr2's are using . mine is very >>small 3" and gets hung up on the slightest crack , worst in grass ect . >>I want to go to an air tire approx 6'' . This will also give me a little >>visibilty infront of the craft . >>.. Thanks Kevin > > +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > > Kevin, > > I searched in vain for months for a 6" pneumatic tailwheel and found > nothing. I have a Matco 6" solid tailwheel that works well but > wanted to trim 2 pounds off the tail and ordered a 4" solid tire, > steerable, full swivel unit from > > > Aviation Products Inc > (805) 646-6042 114 Bryant St Ojai CA 93023 > > It is their lightweight single fork unit. The overall quality seems > good but I am a bit disappointed in their bearings. The first time > I tried it it seemed noisy. It seemed that one bearing was a bit > rough. I sent the wheel back and they replaced the bearings. > I put the unit back on the KR yesterday but have not had a chance > to fly it. From my searchings I'd say that is about as close as you'll > come to what you are looking for and keep the weight down. > > Larry Flesner > Carterville, Illinois > > > > _______________________________________________ > see KRnet list details at http://www.krnet.org/instructions.html > -- Adrian VE6AFY Mailto:[email protected] http://www.cuug.ab.ca/~cartera
