George,
My Legacy is a fixed gear so no problem if
the tire doesn’t hit the top of the yoke. I put retreads on the
mains last year and I am really pleased with them but I don’t think that I
saw retreads of the size I need for the front tire. I remember it to be
11 X 4.00-5.
What size was your front tire?
Bill
From: Lancair Mailing List [mailto:lml@lancaironline.net] On Behalf Of George Wehrung
Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 2015 9:24
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Subject: [LML] Re: Legacy Nose
wheel tire
Bill,
I put a reTread, Dressler on my nose recently. I have been happy
with it. It is a smidge taller. ReTreads are supposed to have a
longer tread life and are about half as much. I did purchase a new tube.
Remember that after changing the tube and tire it will take a few weeks
for the tube to settle into the new tire. That means it will take tire
pressure checks and top offs during this period.
Also, I am not sure how a slightly taller retread will work in your
retractable gear airplane.
I need to replace my nose wheel. Does
anyone have a recommendation as to brand and source for this tire/tube?