airtrac vs condor 8.00 tire
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airtrac vs condor 8.00 tire
I need new tires soon and have always used the Condors because I had a cheap source. Now the source is dry. I was looking at the Airtracs because they are a little cheaper. They also have that rounder classic look. Any opinions on one vs the other? I do pavement and off airport. So far I have been happy with the Condors, just looking for a cheaper option now that I have to pay full price.
Re: airtrac vs condor 8.00 tire
I really don't know anything about either of the two brands you mention, but I am on my second set of Aero Classics from Desser and am very satisfied with them. While I need to be thrifty when purchasing vrs things for my plane, tires isn't one of them. One blow out could ruin your day and your airplane. I look at those tires, especially the mains, like I do the tires for my automobiles. I don't want cheap tires on my autos. I don't have to have ones with a 75,000 mile rating and 120 mph rating, but I do want good ones. Just my opinion!
OLE POKEY
170C
Director:
2012-2018
170C
Director:
2012-2018
Re: airtrac vs condor 8.00 tire
The very BEST tires are Goodyear.
But I have Aero Classics also, and have been very happy with them. (Ten years and estimated 500 landings, about half of which have been on grass. They are about due for replacement, having been remounted/rotated once at mid-life.)
But I have Aero Classics also, and have been very happy with them. (Ten years and estimated 500 landings, about half of which have been on grass. They are about due for replacement, having been remounted/rotated once at mid-life.)
'53 B-model N146YS SN:25713
50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention.
An originality nut (mostly) for the right reasons.
50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention.
An originality nut (mostly) for the right reasons.
Re: airtrac vs condor 8.00 tire
I just got Aero Classics because of the good things I heard about them. I flew yesterday for the first since the engine was apart. Now the breakin time for one cylinder.
John
John
John Hess
Past President 2018-2021
President 2016-2018, TIC170A
Vice President 2014-2016, TIC170A
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'67 XLH 900 Harley Sportster
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K3KNT
Past President 2018-2021
President 2016-2018, TIC170A
Vice President 2014-2016, TIC170A
Director 2005-2014, TIC170A
N3833V Flying for Fun
'67 XLH 900 Harley Sportster
EAA Chapter 390 Pres since 2006
K3KNT
Re: airtrac vs condor 8.00 tire
I just put a set of 800's on the 170 for the first time this summer and have been really enjoying them. I'm using Goodyear flight special II because I found an ebay special on one, and then bought it's match from desser.
One thing you might want to consider is looking for a tire with the widest rib design you can find, especially with bigger tires that tend to take you to lesser quality strips. The narrow rib design tends to pinch rocks and let them go right back into the leading edge of the horizontal stab. I learned that from people smarter than myself.
Good luck and enjoy.
Tom Weiss
One thing you might want to consider is looking for a tire with the widest rib design you can find, especially with bigger tires that tend to take you to lesser quality strips. The narrow rib design tends to pinch rocks and let them go right back into the leading edge of the horizontal stab. I learned that from people smarter than myself.
Good luck and enjoy.
Tom Weiss
Re: airtrac vs condor 8.00 tire
That is a great point about the tread. It eliminates the airtracs. Ill just look for some condors or goodyears.