Roger Lee Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 The people with the smaller 4.00-4 4ply front tire have not had any options and tires were hard to come by. Desser has a 4.00-4 8 ply, but it needs 45-50 psi to keep it from slipping on the wheel during taxi or it will rip the stem out and it needs the pressure to give it the proper shape. It is a stout and well wearing tire, but needs to much pressure for us. It also has more rubber and sometimes high centers on the fork down tube inside and at the top of the fork. There is an option here and it works very well. You can use a 10/3.50-4 and it is a nice 6 ply. The wheel is a 4" and so is the tire. The weight rating is 555 lbs. The tire profile of 3.50 is only 1" shorter which doesn't affect anything. Desser has these Aero Classic 10/3.50-4 6ply for $49.95. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitten192 Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 I need a 4.00-4 6 ply for the front of my REMOS. Any suggestions for supplier? Ernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted February 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Hi Ernie, That's the problem, poor tire choices for a 4.00-4. You can get some from FD 4.00-4 4 ply or the Desser 8 ply. That or go to Dessers smaller tire listed in the above post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastEddieB Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Would that technically require an LOA? (unless experimental, of course). Is there one? As a data point, my Sky Arrow has a 4.10/3.50x4 Cheng Shin front tire that calls for 21.8 psi. With my pusher, there's very little weight on the front tire, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted February 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Legally speaking it would require an LOA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 bought my Aero Classic 400-4 6 ply at Aircraft Spruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitten192 Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Hi Ernie, That's the problem, poor tire choices for a 4.00-4. You can get some from FD 4.00-4 4 ply or the Desser 8 ply. That or go to Dessers smaller tire listed in the above post. What are the pros/cons for 4 ply vs 8 ply? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitten192 Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 bought my Aero Classic 400-4 6 ply at Aircraft Spruce 6 ply no longer available. Ernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted February 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 8 plys have a stiffer sidewall and usually more tread depth, but not always on the tread part. It is a little rougher ride, but they tend to hold up much better than 4 plys. The 8 plys need more air to give then shape and to keep them from rotating on the wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastEddieB Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 8 plys have a stiffer sidewall and usually more tread depth, but not always on the tread part. It is a little rougher ride, but they tend to hold up much better than 4 plys. The 8 plys need more air to give then shape and to keep them from rotating on the wheel. Weight difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted February 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 Ounces, I'm mot sure, but maybe around 16 oz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Meade Posted February 23, 2012 Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 As there is a weight difference, it's my understanding that there is no allowance for "negligable" and a weight and balance recalculation would be in order, in addition to the LOA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted February 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2012 There is a weight allowance without a new WB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitten192 Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 After exchanging a dozen or so emails with the REMOS CEO in Germany, they have decided that I need NLG 4.00 - 4, 4ply for my nose wheel. Any suggestions on supplier? ernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Meade Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 There is a weight allowance without a new WB. I don't understand what you mean. Are you saying you can change a part that has only a small difference in weight and not perform a new weight and balance calculation? My understanding was the FAA no longer allowed a "negigable" weight difference and evertying had to be recorded. Help me out here, Roger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted February 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 http://specialtytirestore.com/400-4tirer.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitten192 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Thanks Roger. Which way would you go...4 ply go cart tire or 8 ply Desser? Ernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted February 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Hi Ernie, My only hang up with the 8 ply is it needs so much pressure to keep it's shape and keep it from turning on the rim so it doesn't pull an inner tube stem ( 40-50 psi). It also makes the ride a little rougher. What's wrong with the 6 ply I posted on the thread below. One way to get away with all the pressure and keep the tire from turning is use some tire glue. It's the same as the bikes use. Probably available from any bike shop. If my only choice at this moment was between the 4 ply and the 8 ply I would most likely stick with the 4 ply. Fronts don't wear very fast and not much weight on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitten192 Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 Good advice Roger. Thanks again, Ernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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