Skymaster tires flying off rims
06-15-2005, 01:35 PM
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Skymaster tires flying off rims
Was flying my Skymaster Gripen this past weekend and am using original Skymaster wheels/brakes. Just before rotation, one of the nose wheel tires flew off its rim. Did a short flight and on landing, the main tire flew off its rim as well. I was grounded. Axles are well lubed and rim lock-up was not the cause.
Both rubber tires were found later and I was wondering if this is typical of Skymaster tires, and if they should be glued with some flexible type glue?
Emailed Skymaster for advise a few days ago with no response.
Should I purchase a better brand or can the tires be glued to the rims?
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peter
Both rubber tires were found later and I was wondering if this is typical of Skymaster tires, and if they should be glued with some flexible type glue?
Emailed Skymaster for advise a few days ago with no response.
Should I purchase a better brand or can the tires be glued to the rims?
Thanks
peter
06-15-2005, 01:40 PM
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RE: Skymaster tires flying off rims
Peter,
You have the old Airpower Wheels (not Skymaster), this was a known defect and they have since been changed in design, eliminating the problem. contact me at [email protected] and I will replace the wheel set for free.
Todd
You have the old Airpower Wheels (not Skymaster), this was a known defect and they have since been changed in design, eliminating the problem. contact me at [email protected] and I will replace the wheel set for free.
Todd
06-15-2005, 01:53 PM
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RE: Skymaster tires flying off rims
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Peter,
You have the old Airpower Wheels (not Skymaster), this was a known defect and they have since been changed in design, eliminating the problem. contact me at [email protected] and I will replace the wheel set for free.
Todd
Peter,
You have the old Airpower Wheels (not Skymaster), this was a known defect and they have since been changed in design, eliminating the problem. contact me at [email protected] and I will replace the wheel set for free.
Todd
Problem resolved...closing this one.
