Seeking US Source for Main Wheel Tubes

Check http://www.eglider.org/catalog/subcat11.htm for one possibility.

njp

Chris OCallaghan wrote:
I was disappointed by Desser Tire of Memphis Tennessee last week when
they sent me three 5.00-5 tubes with a valve unsuitable for my wheel
(interferes with landing gear strut). They assured me this was the
only available valve and would work for my sailplane. I've removed
them from my list of suppliers.

I am currently seeking a source for 5.00-5 short valve and double bend
valve tubes common to glider applications. My preference is for the
Michelin Airstop TR-67A with short 90-degree bend valve. My preference
would be for an intelligent supplier with dedicated to customer
service. Price is secondary. If you have a suggestion, please share.

Thanks.

OC

We stock them.

--
Thomas Knauff
Knauff & Grove, Inc.
Schempp-Hirth Sailplanes
3523 South Eagle Valley Road
Julian, Pa 16844
Phone (814) 355 2483
Fax (814) 355 2633
www.eglider.org
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Check http://www.eglider.org/catalog/subcat11.htm for one possibility.

njp

Chris OCallaghan wrote:
I was disappointed by Desser Tire of Memphis Tennessee last week when
they sent me three 5.00-5 tubes with a valve unsuitable for my wheel
(interferes with landing gear strut). They assured me this was the
only available valve and would work for my sailplane. I've removed
them from my list of suppliers.

I am currently seeking a source for 5.00-5 short valve and double bend
valve tubes common to glider applications. My preference is for the
Michelin Airstop TR-67A with short 90-degree bend valve. My preference
would be for an intelligent supplier with dedicated to customer
service. Price is secondary. If you have a suggestion, please share.

Thanks.

OC

Received some particularly useful information via email.

TOST replaces the stock valve on the tubes they use in their wheel
assemblies. There is no indication of the change on the tube; however,
the valve is marked. When ordering, it is important to note the valve
imprint (as opposed to the stamp on the tube itself). I should note
that the original tube (the one I replaced) developed a leak along the
seam of the vulcanized, non-standard valve. I plan to inspect these
tubes carefully in future before putting a new one into service.

For my Ventus 2bx, the valve is marked as follows:

Alligator
TR88eq
Made in Germany

This is the short valve stem with a 90-degree bend. The double bend
long stem valve from the Nimbus 3 tube also works, though clearance
with the gear strut is marginal.

Many thanks to PSU, who kept me in the contest at Uvalde by lending me
his spare.

Thanks all for your help.