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Old April 25th 18, 04:56 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Mounting tires on 3" solid tailwheels

On Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 10:01:27 AM UTC-4, wrote:
Just a general comment that oils and solvent based products are not very compatible with rubber. Ask any tire shop. Water based products are the safest.


Soapy water is a reasonable lube.
Do this job a few times and you will have some damaged tubes(easily pinched and torn), and a real motivation for multi piece wheel. It is hopeless if you are in a rush.
One part Tost wheels do make good paper weights.
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