Tyres for J120

[vk3awa]

Hi,

 

Just fitted a new set of main wheel tyres on my Jabiru 120. The tyres were supplied by Jabiru and are Trelleborg brand 4.00 x 4 6ply. Unfortunately, due to the profile of the tyres, they foul on the brake caliper bolts.

 

It appears that suppliers, including Jabiru, are having trouble supplying ribbed tyres.

 

Looking for ideas as to where I can source suitable tyres.

 

THANKS

 

Daryl

 

 

[Geoff13]

Bit sad when the manufacturer supplies the wrong parts. I would be going back to them first.

 

 

[vk3awa]

Thanks you are right Geoff. Already been down that path and received a refund.

 

 

[Doug Evans]

Have ya tried these guys : http://www.waggabiketyres.com/lsa_tyres.html

 

 

[vk3awa]

Yeah I have thanks Doug. It seems the supply of suitable ribbed tyres has dried up. I ended up ordering some from SkyShop who are an Australian reseller for Aircraft Spruce.

 

 

[Mackagri]

yes Trelliberg tyres are great. Just take the caliper bolts out & turn heads of bolts towards tyre. done 50 hrs ago.

 

 

[Keith Page]

Have ya tried these guys : http://www.waggabiketyres.com/lsa_tyres.html

They are special Doug I get all my tyres from there. I must be easy pleased as I am always happy with them.

KP.

 

 

[Doug Evans]

I was going to order some tundra tyres but pick up a second hand set

[vk3awa]

Mackgrl, I'm not sure how turning the caliper bolt around would help. Still have to fit a nut which would also foul on the tyre. How did you overcome?

 

Cheers

 

Daryl

 

 

[Mackagri]

The head is narrower than the nut , so if the head faces the tyre & nut faces centre of the a/c it will just clear the tyre. I asked Jabiru service if this was ok & said it was correct.( put washer under nut not the bolt.) We are getting much more life out of the Trellibergs . Cheers Dave.

 

 

[vk3awa]

THANKS Dave,

 

Tried that. No good. Bolt head still rubs on tyre wall.

 

Cheers

 

Daryl

 

 

[facthunter]

The bolt head without a washer is much thinner than a nut and washer You might deepen the spot facing on the caliper IF it doesn't weaken it. You can round the edges of the nut as well provided there is enough hex to hold it when tightening the nut. Nev

 

 

[peterm]

Ju

 

The bolt head without a washer is much thinner than a nut and washer You might deepen the spot facing on the caliper IF it doesn't weaken it. You can round the edges of the nut as well provided there is enough hex to hold it when tightening the nut. Nev

just flock the bolt head in then you have 1 spanner adjustments.

[Mackagri]

Daryl, my bolts just clear the tyre. I agree with Nev, Just deepen the caliper by 1mm. Dave