FabricGATOR
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Greeting R-Vaviators
I am about 30 miles away from the hangar and shopping on Aircraft Spruce for a replacement tail wheel (it has a very flat spot)
www.aircraftspruce.com
Currently installed is R&K 6 x 2.125 and ACS has two that meet the criteria. I am presuming (assUme) that the difference is the axle size? Shame on me for not measuring/writing it down, I thought it was a long AN 6 (3/8") bolt and had I used a wrench (9/16) I would remember...
Can any of you builders/maintainers help me choose so I likely get it right the first time?
Maybe the 1/2" -VS- 5/8" offering is something else like sidewall ? I'd have to say that sidewall is (was) more like 1" or 1 1/4"...
Any guidance would be greatly appreciated...
Cheers!
Perhaps even an upgrade suggestion?
Pic from ACS:
![1714657490881.png 1714657490881.png](https://vansairforce.net/data/attachments/40/40464-bd7213495ef4f85f5a008ce79803940f.jpg)
I am about 30 miles away from the hangar and shopping on Aircraft Spruce for a replacement tail wheel (it has a very flat spot)
![www.aircraftspruce.com](/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aircraftspruce.com%2Fcatalog%2Fgraphics%2F6%2F06-03500.jpg&hash=86478d8a5186d7ed57d59b2139f667d7&return_error=1)
Replacement Wheels For Homebuilders Special Tailwheels | Aircraft Spruce
Replacement Wheels For Homebuilders Special Tailwheels Replacement wheels with tires and bearings for the Homebuilder's tailwheels.
Currently installed is R&K 6 x 2.125 and ACS has two that meet the criteria. I am presuming (assUme) that the difference is the axle size? Shame on me for not measuring/writing it down, I thought it was a long AN 6 (3/8") bolt and had I used a wrench (9/16) I would remember...
Can any of you builders/maintainers help me choose so I likely get it right the first time?
Maybe the 1/2" -VS- 5/8" offering is something else like sidewall ? I'd have to say that sidewall is (was) more like 1" or 1 1/4"...
Any guidance would be greatly appreciated...
Cheers!
Perhaps even an upgrade suggestion?
Pic from ACS:
![1714657490881.png 1714657490881.png](https://vansairforce.net/data/attachments/40/40464-bd7213495ef4f85f5a008ce79803940f.jpg)