I flew with a friend to the Kentucky Derby on Friday to KSDF and blew a left main tire tube half way down the runway on landing. 

Stu,

 

Was this in a 300 series Lancair (psi led me to this question)?  If so, did just the tube fail?  If so, was it the sidewall that showed abrasion  and is that where it blew? 

 

If all those are true, the most likely reason for the flat was low tire pressure operation (40 psi or less).  The pressure that seems to keep the main tubes intact is at or slightly above 50 psi.  These pressures have been successful worldwide (345 kPa = 50 psi).  While the higher tire pressure makes the tires harder, TK5s or similar takes care of the stiffer ride on the ground.

 

As for the rotten service, there is more that you can do.  Go to:

 

 

Scroll down to near the bottom of the page (Atlantic Aviation listing) and check the comments.  Copy your e-mail into a new comment.  BTW, the listed 100LL price is $5.48/gal as of March.  If you read other comments, yours will add a topper to the lack of integrity and honesty this place has demonstrated in the past.