Grassstrippilot wrote:Thanks Trent. I'm guessing it is the tire and it will get replaced sooner than later.

One thing I forgot to mention: I noticed when I flew Saturday that right after takeoff I needed a little more rudder. I pushed on the right peddle and it took a lot of pressure to get any reaction. Later in cruise, all felt normal until just after the next takeoff. Then the same thing happened. I know that the needle pins were installed because I had been warned about them. So I can't see this being a centering issue. Any ideas?

Also, you might know. On my first flight, there sure seems to be a different harmonics to the plane. Nothing bad or unnerving. Everything flew normally in cruise. Talking to another 205 owner, we both agreed that we could see that with a bigger fork and wheels being dragged through the air. Anyone ever experience a different sound/feel after such a mod? I would imagine it is pretty normal, but being my first, I thought I would ask.

What pressures do you run/recommend? What does reduced pressure do to your takeoff run? I'd think it would lengthen it a bit. Question is, is the amount inconseuential?