Xair Tyres

[BillLipson]

Hi All, does anyone know where I can get new tyres/tubes for my Xair locally? I have checked the web and it seems most of sites are online tyre suppliers getting their stock out of the USA. The original tyres are 4.80 / 4.00-8 (4 ply) D602 Barrow Deestones. Would prefer to get a slightly wider/aggressive tread than the stock Xair tyres to make them more effective in softer coditions. Any hel appreciated.

Bill

[Blueadventures]

Hi All, does anyone know where I can get new tyres/tubes for my Xair locally? I have checked the web and it seems most of sites are online tyre suppliers getting their stock out of the USA. The original tyres are 4.80 / 4.00-8 (4 ply) D602 Barrow Deestones. Would prefer to get a slightly wider/aggressive tread than the stock Xair tyres to make them more effective in softer coditions. Any hel appreciated.

Bill

Try Wagga tyres in Victoria. Very helpful.

[440032]

Have a prowl around on www.geotyres.com.au

Also the KENDA range

[old man emu]

Try this American mob who have a facility at Camden NSW - Desser The Industry Leader in Top of the Line Aircraft Parts

 

I don't know what stock they carry, but you can always ask.

[skippydiesel]

Kenda is certainly one to try.

 

Tyre suppliers specialising in go karts. quad bikes, etc are also worth checking (some get very "twitchy" when you mention aircraft - best to try to avoided)

 

Word of warning - aircraft tyres should not have "aggressive" tread:

• Will pick up & fling mud stones much more readily than a smoother/road type tread
  
• Will tend to dig in/grab in a side drift situation, rather than slide over surface.
  
• Will have a higher tendency to rotate/windmill in flight especially if spats/fairings fitted.
  

You will have noticed that certified aircraft tyres usually just have paralegal grooves

[BillLipson]

Kenda is certainly one to try.

 

Tyre suppliers specialising in go karts. quad bikes, etc are also worth checking (some get very "twitchy" when you mention aircraft - best to try to avoided)

 

Word of warning - aircraft tyres should not have "aggressive" tread:

• Will pick up & fling mud stones much more readily than a smoother/road type tread
  
• Will tend to dig in/grab in a side drift situation, rather than slide over surface.
  
• Will have a higher tendency to rotate/windmill in flight especially if spats/fairings fitted.
  

You will have noticed that certified aircraft tyres usually just have paralegal grooves

Thanks for your advise Skippy. Makes plenty of sense! Appreciate all the other responses too.

Bill

[corvairkr]

Hi All, does anyone know where I can get new tyres/tubes for my Xair locally? I have checked the web and it seems most of sites are online tyre suppliers getting their stock out of the USA. The original tyres are 4.80 / 4.00-8 (4 ply) D602 Barrow Deestones. Would prefer to get a slightly wider/aggressive tread than the stock Xair tyres to make them more effective in softer coditions. Any hel appreciated.

Bill

Bill, when I had my Xair I got my tyres from here Trailer Parts | Garbutt | NQ Wheels & Castor Supplies

I tended to pick up a few goat heads so got the heavier tread. They worked very well.

Jason

[BillLipson]

Bill, when I had my Xair I got my tyres from here Trailer Parts | Garbutt | NQ Wheels & Castor Supplies

I tended to pick up a few goat heads so got the heavier tread. They worked very well.

Jason

Thanks Jason

Will try them tomorrow. I have managed to find one tyre from All Mower Spares in Camden, so two to go!

Bill