Bigger tires on an MXT
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Bigger tires on an MXT
With acknowledgement of the immutable law of planes and mankind "maximus desirus eternus", that bigger is ALWAYS better, I am considering putting 8.00-6 tires on the mains of my MXT-180 and 7.00-6 on the nose. I am told that you have to turn the bolts around on the nose fork to make the 7.00-6 fit, so I am assuming that as true.
My plane spends 75% of its time on grass, but truthfully, cool-factor is a leading consideration. I understand Air Trac are softer tires.
Comments and advice please.
Merry Christmas
My plane spends 75% of its time on grass, but truthfully, cool-factor is a leading consideration. I understand Air Trac are softer tires.
Comments and advice please.
Merry Christmas
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Depending on the 7.00x6 nose tyre used the centrifugal throw is what May contact the four bolts thus the reason to turn them for better clearance.
DO add the 3.75" length of rad hose and three hose clamps (not too tight) to the chrome strut to absorb the compression, that way there will never be metal contact and you will avoid leaky nose seals as you won't ever compress as far as the oil at bottom. This will also give better braking as it prevents the nose from going too low and thus taking weight from the braking mains.
DO add the 3.75" length of rad hose and three hose clamps (not too tight) to the chrome strut to absorb the compression, that way there will never be metal contact and you will avoid leaky nose seals as you won't ever compress as far as the oil at bottom. This will also give better braking as it prevents the nose from going too low and thus taking weight from the braking mains.
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I'm hoping Nashville FSDO will be easier to work with. In the past, they have been pretty flexible.
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I've been considering exactly this same modification for mine. I've never done it before. What is involved with getting a field approval? Is that just the sort of thing that you leave to your mechanic?
Would the plane explode in a red puff of slime without the paperwork?
Would the plane explode in a red puff of slime without the paperwork?
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