On Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 2:30:58 PM UTC-6, Hank Nixon wrote:

On Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 9:01:45 AM UTC-4, David Cleveland wrote:

I just started flying a -29. The tires are in good shape, but I'd like to pick up spare tubes for the main and tailwheel. I know the main wheel is a 5.00x5 and the tail is a 210x65. My question(s):

Is the main 5.00x5 tube a short or long stem? Is the tail tube a 90 degree or 45 degree?

Thanks
DC

Long on main makes it a little easier. Keep extension handy.
45 on tail tube is less likely to stick out too far.
If you don't have a split tail wheel, spend the money. It will be worth it many times over WHEN you have a flat.
UH

All good info guys. Amen to the split tailwheel. Some of my more frustrating times in life involved replacing a tire on a solid rim.

I had thought about contacting the folks a Williams. I'm sure they would know. Thanks.

DC

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Just for info, I found that using the correct size of PVC pipe and a
hydraulic press made installing a tire on a one piece wheel a lot
easier. I've only done this on tail dollies.

Dan
5J

On 5/10/23 20:53, David Cleveland wrote:

On Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 2:30:58 PM UTC-6, Hank Nixon wrote:

On Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 9:01:45 AM UTC-4, David Cleveland wrote:

I just started flying a -29. The tires are in good shape, but I'd like to pick up spare tubes for the main and tailwheel. I know the main wheel is a 5.00x5 and the tail is a 210x65. My question(s):

Is the main 5.00x5 tube a short or long stem? Is the tail tube a 90 degree or 45 degree?

Thanks
DC

Long on main makes it a little easier. Keep extension handy.
45 on tail tube is less likely to stick out too far.
If you don't have a split tail wheel, spend the money. It will be worth it many times over WHEN you have a flat.
UH

All good info guys. Amen to the split tailwheel. Some of my more frustrating times in life involved replacing a tire on a solid rim.

I had thought about contacting the folks a Williams. I'm sure they would know. Thanks.

DC

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On Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 11:56:27 AM UTC-4, Dan Marotta wrote:

Just for info, I found that using the correct size of PVC pipe and a hydraulic press made installing a tire on a one piece wheel a lot
easier. I've only done this on tail dollies.

Dan
5J
On 5/10/23 20:53, David Cleveland wrote:

On Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 2:30:58 PM UTC-6, Hank Nixon wrote:

On Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 9:01:45 AM UTC-4, David Cleveland wrote: >>> I just started flying a -29. The tires are in good shape, but I'd like to pick up spare tubes for the main and tailwheel. I know the main wheel is a 5.00x5 and the tail is a 210x65. My question(s):

Is the main 5.00x5 tube a short or long stem? Is the tail tube a 90 degree or 45 degree?

Thanks
DC

Long on main makes it a little easier. Keep extension handy.
45 on tail tube is less likely to stick out too far.
If you don't have a split tail wheel, spend the money. It will be worth it many times over WHEN you have a flat.
UH

All good info guys. Amen to the split tailwheel. Some of my more frustrating times in life involved replacing a tire on a solid rim.

I had thought about contacting the folks a Williams. I'm sure they would know. Thanks.

DC

I will assume schedule-40 PVC pipe sized 3"?, maybe 3+" long?
We just did a ASW-28 tailwheel, once relearned trick (no press) it was only a PITA.

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I thought the pipe was 4" diameter; close was enough. The length was
short enough to not be unruly and a plate was used between the pipe and
the press ram. I think two or three C-clamps would work just as well,
maybe better.

Dan
5J

On 5/11/23 10:23, Charlie M. (UH, Pi & 002 owner/pilot) wrote:

On Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 11:56:27 AM UTC-4, Dan Marotta wrote:

Just for info, I found that using the correct size of PVC pipe and a
hydraulic press made installing a tire on a one piece wheel a lot
easier. I've only done this on tail dollies.

Dan
5J
On 5/10/23 20:53, David Cleveland wrote:

On Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 2:30:58 PM UTC-6, Hank Nixon wrote:

On Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 9:01:45 AM UTC-4, David Cleveland wrote: >>>>> I just started flying a -29. The tires are in good shape, but I'd like to pick up spare tubes for the main and tailwheel. I know the main wheel is a 5.00x5 and the tail is a 210x65. My question(s):

Is the main 5.00x5 tube a short or long stem? Is the tail tube a 90 degree or 45 degree?

Thanks
DC

Long on main makes it a little easier. Keep extension handy.
45 on tail tube is less likely to stick out too far.
If you don't have a split tail wheel, spend the money. It will be worth it many times over WHEN you have a flat.
UH

All good info guys. Amen to the split tailwheel. Some of my more frustrating times in life involved replacing a tire on a solid rim.

I had thought about contacting the folks a Williams. I'm sure they would know. Thanks.

DC

I will assume schedule-40 PVC pipe sized 3"?, maybe 3+" long?
We just did a ASW-28 tailwheel, once relearned trick (no press) it was only a PITA.

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My trick for mounting these small tires on any rim:
Swab the tire bead liberally with a 1/3 - 2/3 mix of dishwashing liquid soap and water.
This allows the bead to slip over the rim easier. I leaned this in a tire shop I worked at
as a kid.
ROY

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