Tires for Super 21

[Steve65E-NC]

I am looking to replace all three tires and tubes on my 1965 E.  I have looked at the major distributors but do not get much information.  Will a Michelin500x5 (6 ply) fit in the nose well ok?  Looking primarily at Michelin and Condor.  Suggestions of sources? Plan to use Air Stop tubes in any case. 

[A64Pilot]

It will fit just fine.

If you’re looking for lasting a long time, the Goodyear flight III, the expensive one does, but it isn’t cheap. Nose wheel tire will last just about forever so maybe don’t go high buck there?

I buy tires from Desser, and have never used air stop tubes and haven’t had a problem. I add air maybe three or four times a year. Airhawk tires seem to me to be a good match for good price yet a decent long life.

But I have also seen great results from recaps too, I believe even the Airlines run recaps. I think recaps will be my next set. I’m currently running tires I got from work a few years ago that were meant for a large crop duster tailwheel tire.

A lot depends on if your the guy who always buys the best or the guy who’s looking for the best value.

https://www.aviationconsumer.com/maintenance/tire-retreads-strong-cheaper/

As always the above is my opinion, others will have different opinions

[Hank]

I use the Goodyears, but not the Custom IIIs--their speed rating is well above my maximum speed with the wheels down, and double my takeoff speed, so I save some dough and get the Customs, not the Custom II or III.

Since I used to be based at a short field without a parallel taxiway, every departure and landing included a 180, so I use Condor nose tires. Since moving, they now last a long, long time!