Black Max Wheels

[PropMan]

For those of you using Black Max wheels.

What size rim and tire are you using? I see there are two rim widths 4" and 6". this is thru Aircraft Spruce.

[Sam Buchanan]

For those of you using Black Max wheels.

What size rim and tire are you using? I see there are two rim widths 4" and 6". this is thru Aircraft Spruce.

Frank, I used the 6" wheel, but I see no reason why the 4" wouldn't work, too. The tire would be easier to mount on the 4".

[PropMan]

Sam, thanks for the website on your Eagle. It's been and will continue to help me thru my build.

 I like the tire you went to it appears to be a bit taller than the originals. I'll be operating out of a improved pasture and am not sure what's best.

[Sam Buchanan]

Sam, thanks for the website on your Eagle. It's been and will continue to help me thru my build.

 I like the tire you went to it appears to be a bit taller than the originals. I'll be operating out of a improved pasture and am not sure what's best.

Thanks, Frank!

The 6" wheel with the Carlisle tire will work nicely.

[leshoman]

Frank
I use the 6" and would recommend them, especially for rough non smooth hard surface with the compression spring in gear linkages.

[leshoman]

Frank
I use the 6" and would recommend them, especially for rough non smooth hard surface with the compression spring in gear linkages.

[PropMan]

Hey Les , you recall what size tire you're running?

[Vince Carucci]

The following Nylon wheels are offered in 4", 5" & 6" on the Aircraft Spruce website. They claim to be as much as 60-70% lighter than aluminum. They are light, inexpensive and sound ideal. Does anyone have any experience with these wheels? Do they have any short-comings that aren't clear from the advertisement? 



Azusalite wheels are made from engineering grade Nylon. Combines high tensile and compressive strengths and good impact resistance. Excellent for many homebuilt and ultralight aircraft applications since they weigh 60-70% less than aluminum wheels. Azusalite wheels are offered in 4", 5" and 6" models.

[Sam Buchanan]

Hey Les , you recall what size tire you're running?

Frank, here is the Carlisle tractor tire I used:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/crr-5112301-2



Be advised there are two versions of the 'Turf Saver' tires. One is less weight than the other, the lighter one you want is the 'Turf Saver II' per the above link.

[PropMan]

Thanks Sam,
I had found both on Amazon and also wondered if the 15" would work. Guess you answered that!:)

[leshoman]

I got mine at tractor supply, tractor and aircraft supply that is.

[Sam Buchanan]

Thanks Sam,
I had found both on Amazon and also wondered if the 15" would work. Guess you answered that!:)

The photo I posted in the previous message is the heavier version, but the link is correct. The Turf Saver II has fewer plies and has a more rounded tread.

[PropMan]

Yeah,  I figured the ones without shoulders would be the ones. Ordered them, the lighter ones, from Amazon aviation dept. ;-)

[PropMan]

Vince, let me know if you find out any info on those wheels. it would be nice to save weight.

[Sam Buchanan]

Don't want to beat this horse, but some clarification may be in order.

The spun aluminum Black Max wheels are VERY light! They are sourced from the racing kart community where ounces and strength are a premium. The comparison of the nylon wheel weight to "aluminum wheels" is a comparison with cast aluminum aircraft wheels. Those cast wheels are much heavier than the Max aluminum wheels. And with aluminum wheels you don't have to worry about breakage due to impact or side loading.

Use the nylon wheels if you wish, but the Black Max wheel and brake system is the Cadillac of ultralight wheels. Once you have flown them you will consider them worth every dollar.