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Title: Dave Brown Lite Flite wheels?
Post by: Avaiojet on July 14, 2014, 02:39:22 PM

I see the Dave Brown Lite Flite wheels, 2.5" weigh .5 oz each.

Thay are made of foam, so do they hold up? To spongy?

Thanks in advance.

Charles

Title: Re: Dave Brown Lite Flite wheels?
Post by: ericrule on July 14, 2014, 03:34:13 PM

In my opinion they are the best wheels on the market. The tire portion does not come off the axle unlike many of the other brands. I would always order the treaded design. If you are looking for a narrow wheel to fit inside wheel pants they are available in 1-3/4, 2 & 2-1/4" sizes. The standard width wheel come in 1-1/2 through 6" sizes.

Eric Rule

Title: Re: Dave Brown Lite Flite wheels?
Post by: Steve Helmick on July 14, 2014, 05:38:58 PM

Wide for grass, narrow for pavement. I like the slicks for either grass or pavement. Good stuff, they bounce much less than some (Great Planes/Hobbico) products, and relatively affordable, considering they're 'made in USA'.  H^^ Steve

Title: Re: Dave Brown Lite Flite wheels?
Post by: Avaiojet on July 14, 2014, 05:52:22 PM

Well gentleman thanks for that advice.

I'll take it!

And take it I did. #^

I ordered 2.5" wheels for the P-40.

Flew it with the 2.25" wheels it came with off cut grass, so the 2.5" isn't a serious improvment, but will look  better.

The Old Gal with new shoes.

Thanks for the reply!

Charles

Charles

Title: Re: Dave Brown Lite Flite wheels?
Post by: Randy Cuberly on July 14, 2014, 09:38:42 PM

I basically agree with what was said above.  However I would mention that with big airplanes on asphalt (like I fly here in Tucson), they do wear out pretty fast!  If they're in wheel pants make them replaceable!
Personally I prefer the DuBro Lite Wheels.  They last a lot longer (they are a little bit heavier).

Randy Cuberly

Title: Re: Dave Brown Lite Flite wheels?
Post by: Steve Helmick on July 15, 2014, 01:25:59 PM

If they wear out, it's because I'm dragging the model sideways to slow/stop it at the best place for my pit guy to pick it up. I really need to figure out a good adjustable braking system that will work with wheel trousers...if only I was a retired Engineer, and not a retired Machinist. I'm thinking  of a micro-screw adjustment scheme. Any ideas, Randy? My ex-Whittle "Eagle" uses these for axles on a Winship CF LG. Top of the page...the screw that mounts these is about a 4-40...at least, it is now. Top of the page! I like 'um... All the rest are gawdawful heavy!  y1 Steve
http://www.centralhobbies.com/landing_gear/axles.html (http://www.centralhobbies.com/landing_gear/axles.html)

Title: Re: Dave Brown Lite Flite wheels?
Post by: Randy Powell on July 15, 2014, 04:12:39 PM

I can say I really like the wheels I got from Stunthanger Hobbies. The aluminum rim wheels are awesome. I ordered the 2.5" jobs then turned the tires down to about 2". Sort of a big wheel, low profile tire look.