Hangar Flying

Hangar Flying => Hangar Flying => Topic started by: eric r on September 20, 2013, 04:00:01 PM

Title: Matco or Grove for original Varieze?
Post by: eric r on September 20, 2013, 04:00:01 PM

OK guys, I want to run the 1100 lamb tires....which wheel and which  brand do you suggest. I realize that axles have to be changed out also to run the newer sytems.

Title: Re: Matco or Grove for original Varieze?
Post by: go ez on September 21, 2013, 01:43:47 PM

Hi the Lamb type / Chen Shin  tyres fit the Grove or Cleveland std aircraft 5" dia x 5.00 width wheel and calipers  and 1 1/4" dia axles
Such as
http://www.aircraft-spruce.com/catalog/lgpages/grove500x5.php?clickkey=25104
http://www.aircraft-spruce.com/catalog/lgpages/hblandgear4.php?clickkey=44474

Regards
Steve

Title: Re: Matco or Grove for original Varieze?
Post by: eric r on September 21, 2013, 04:24:53 PM

Yep, I am aware of that, but Grove and Matco have some narrower wheels just for the 1100 tires. They are not listed on their catolog as such, but available "IF" you get the right person on the line when you order....That being said, Groves are over $200 more and a little lighter in weight. I am wondering if they are worth the extra $$$.
Hoping for some real world info from those who have switched.

Title: Re: Matco or Grove for original Varieze?
Post by: genecockrell on October 03, 2013, 07:53:24 PM

What are you using now? Generally 5" wheels use a 1 1/4" axle and you will not have to change this.