Time to replace tires.

[M20F-1968]

Looking for some recommendations for tires.  Going to change all 3.  The choice is between Michelin Air v. Goodyear Flight Custom III.

I live in New England so I will see some ice and snow if that makes a difference.  6.00 X 6  6 ply for mains and 5.00 X 5, 6 ply for nose.

Also, look at air stop tubes.  Any experiences?

Any tire recommendations?   Please state reasons why you prefer one over another.

Thanks,

John Breda

[3914N]

Can't speak to Goodyear, but I have had excellent experience with Dresser retreads.  Perfectly good tires at a fraction of the price of new ones.  My mechanic won't put on anything else.

[MB65E]

Goodyear flt 3's with the michilen airstop tubes!

However, our airplanes are so light the tires will probably Dry rot before they ware out. 

I personaly have Condors on mine. 6 years 300hrs, no noticeable ware on the mains. Slightly scalloped nose tire from the torque on take off. Might upgrade to a better nose tire. Maybe a used Goodyear. Lol.

For good looks and spending coin, Goodyear Flight Custome 3's. 

-Matt

[MB65E]

But John, your airplane is so nice now, I'd do the new Goodyears.

-Matt

[ArtVandelay]

2 hours ago, 3914N said:

Can't speak to Goodyear, but I have had excellent experience with Dresser retreads.  Perfectly good tires at a fraction of the price of new ones.  My mechanic won't put on anything else.

My MSC is the opposite, wont do retreads, I put on Condors which weren't that more expensive 

[slowflyin]

Lots of tires will do fine.  However, as Matt said, only Airstop tubes.  They truly do eliminate or cut  adding air to near zero.

[BDPetersen]

You will not regret retreads from Desser. Good reviews. Have put them on a Bonanza, C310, Citabria, and now on my "C". No problems.

[jamesm]

I know the topic was on tires, .... but I would second the MICHELIN AIRSTOP® TUBES.  My experience is that the hold air much better than Goodyear tubes I have had on previously . 

James '67C

[MyNameIsNobody]

I have owned my vintage short-body for 14 years.  I listened to Aviation Consumer and put Air Hawk Tires on (Mains and nose gear).  I have had zero issues with the tires.  ZERO.  I put expensive rubber on my Sports Car and SUV.  My Mooney?  Not so much...and I couldn't be happier with my decision.

[Marauder]

I have Air Hawks on mine as well. They have been on for the past three years, working out well.

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[pirate]

Had my Mooney since 1995. I've run Good Years ever since and rarely replace them. 

 

 

[PTK]

I don't think you can go wrong with any approved tire that's TSO'd. They're all excellent tough tires. 

The difference imo is how convincing is a certain manufacturer's marketing pitch that they have exceeded TSO and to what level. This may be important to some and it may be false economy to others. It's a matter of personal preference.

The more important thing I think is to be sure to use a high quality tube and keep very close tabs on tire pressures.

Here's a question: Anyone know if retreads are TSO'd? 

[M20F]

31 minutes ago, PTK said:

Here's a question: Anyone know if retreads are TSO'd? 

They are.