---------------------------------------------------------- RV8-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 06/28/10: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 02:43 PM - Re: Highest Quality...? (Speedy11@aol.com) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 02:43:52 PM PST US From: Speedy11@aol.com Subject: RV8-List: Re: Highest Quality...? Matt, The Van's tires are worn out after only 70 hours? And how in the world did you put 70 hours on it already? You have been doing some serious flying! I've got 84 on my originals and I've still got another 20-30 hours left in them. But, they are not high quality tires. I'm ready to order new tires and tubes so I've talked to a number of other RV owners asking their advice. I've always liked Michelin, but the RV guys near me all recommend using the Goodyear Flight Custom III. They tell me the sidewalls are much stiffer and thread is deeper and overall the tire is longer lasting. Also, many local guys recommended the Michelin Airstop tubes. They tell me they have no air leaks with the Airstop tubes. With my original tubes, I have to air up the tires every 6 weeks. The Goodyears have kevlar in the sidewalls which apparently stiffens the sidewall. So, I'm ordering a set of GY tires and Michelin tubes. FYI. Stan Sutterfield _www.rv-8a.net_ (http://www.rv-8a.net) Its almost time for a new set of tires on the 'ol RV-8. What are the very best tires for the RV wheels? I'd like something that will last a little longer than 70 hours. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message rv8-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/RV8-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/rv8-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/rv8-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.