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[LML] Re: Quick tire questions

Will confirm the lubrication of DC-4 makes removal and installation easier. It also cause the tire to twist on the metal rim/lip of the wheel assembly from friction forces on touchdown. Track the dot on the tire with the stem location.

John Cox

From: Lancair Mailing List on behalf of Theo Green
Sent: Fri 5/25/2012 8:58 AM
To: lml@lancaironline.net
Subject: [LML] Re: Quick tire questions

I've been using DC-4 dielectric grease on my beads and they release nicely
after many landings. Last year, the Sportair guy at Airventure told me using
the grease can cause the stem to shear off when braking heavilly. I haven't
seen any movement of the stem and the old mechanics here on the field have
no issues with the Dow grease.

Theo
Glasair IIRG
Cessna 170A

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