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From: Lorn H Olsen <lorn@dynacomm.ws>
Subject: Flat Tire

I had another flat tire. Although I didn't take it, the pressure was  
probably about 40 lbs. From now on, I will be using 50 lbs pressure  
in the mains and 40 lbs in the nose. I replaced the passenger side  
tire with a standard Lamb tire (Cheng-Shin). I have ordered 2 new  
Aero Classic Aircraft Tires and tubes. The tires were $30 each. Aero  
Classics can be purchased at: http://www.desser.com/tires.html.

I have ordered and may or may not try the "Anti Tube Pincher Poly  
Sleeve" from Lancair. You can find the sleeves under the Landing Gear  
category at: http://www.aerocraftparts.com/.

This should be a good comparison between the Lamb and Aero Classic  
tires. The Lamb is on the passenger side which always weighs less  
than the pilot side. I will be putting the Aero Classic on the pilot  
side.

The flat was caused by a small hole in the side of the tube. The hole  
looked like the point of a knife had been stuck in the side of the  
tube. This hole was not caused by any problem with the tire. Tire  
pressure may have been the cause of the problem. My last flat, about  
2 years ago, looked exactly the same.
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Lorn H. 'Feathers' Olsen, MAA, DynaComm, Corp.
248-345-0500, mailto:lorn@dynacomm.ws
LNC2, O-320-D1F, 1,200 hrs, N31161, Y47, SE Michigan