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Sat May 28, 2011 12:56 pm

In a Pickle

Guy and Gals,

I'm in Dothan Alabama on Memorial day weekend. It's Saturday and I tore up my tail wheel Taxing off the runway with a flat. Does anyone have or know where can get a tire and tube for a Monday departure. If so, my Cell number is 410-935-5841. I'm in a pinch and will drive to Moultre if I could contact someone.

Thanks in advance,
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Sat May 28, 2011 4:17 pm

Re: In a Pickle

Tom - Why not bolt on a 2x4 and just skid your way home??
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Sat May 28, 2011 7:24 pm

Re: In a Pickle

patrol guy wrote:Tom - Why not bolt on a 2x4 and just skid your way home??


That might work for a Cessna but on a Maule? 8)

Speaking of Cessnas I PM'd you three numbers for 170 owners down that way. Maybe one of them has a spare or can shoo their mechanic out of their Holiday BBQ long enough to get you something.

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Sat May 28, 2011 7:33 pm

Re: In a Pickle

Not that I'd ever admit it myself, but doesn't Home Depot have something "close" to fit?

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Sat May 28, 2011 8:26 pm

Re: In a Pickle

Thanks Guys I will check Home Depot, Tractor Supply and Harbor freight tomorrow. Any additional Ideas are welcome. I will try to call the 170 guys tomorrow as well.
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Sat May 28, 2011 8:39 pm

Re: In a Pickle

Harbor Freight should be your best bet - - usually a good selection of import FAA approved wheels. I'd pick up some washers in case you need them for spacers. Be sure to measure your fork width.
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Sat May 28, 2011 8:44 pm

Re: In a Pickle

Just don't go to bragging - on line - about any reasonable solution.
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Sat May 28, 2011 8:45 pm

Re: In a Pickle

bumper wrote:Harbor Freight should be your best bet - - usually a good selection of import FAA approved wheels.


:lol: :lol: :lol: Yup, those "special" Chinese FAA/PMA wheels. But they work!

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Sun May 29, 2011 4:36 am

Re: In a Pickle

Guys,
The tire is too tore up to get the sixe off the side wall. It is a stock Maule tail wheel. Is this wheel the same on all Maule varations and does anyone have the numbers on the sidewall?
Thanks again fore everone help in this matter!
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Sun May 29, 2011 6:12 am

Re: In a Pickle

Tom the 8" Maule tailwheel I have has a McCreary 2.80/2.50-4 The hub diameter measures 4 5/8" hope this helps.
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Sun May 29, 2011 8:07 am

Re: In a Pickle

Lowes has FAA approved Lawn Mower wheels

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