daddyman
Well Known Member
I've wanted to lighten my tailwheel for a the last 4 years.
I finally found one from Matco- P/N WHLTW35 (wheel) TIRT6X2ASY (tire and tube) $ 102 + 24
My issue started because I do not have a standard Van's twin wheel fork with 1/2" bolt, but rather have a single arm- 5/8" locking design.
Once I received the new wheel and tire, I had to sand off .001" from my existing axle. My application also needed 2 spacers.
I ordered them from McMaster-Carr P/N9440T26 and cut them shorted to fit.
Very pleased.
The new assembly is 1.6 pounds lighter.
It is also quieter, taxi and landings are very nice.
Daddyman
I finally found one from Matco- P/N WHLTW35 (wheel) TIRT6X2ASY (tire and tube) $ 102 + 24
My issue started because I do not have a standard Van's twin wheel fork with 1/2" bolt, but rather have a single arm- 5/8" locking design.
Once I received the new wheel and tire, I had to sand off .001" from my existing axle. My application also needed 2 spacers.
I ordered them from McMaster-Carr P/N9440T26 and cut them shorted to fit.
Very pleased.
The new assembly is 1.6 pounds lighter.
It is also quieter, taxi and landings are very nice.
Daddyman