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Post by sham on Mar 22, 2014 14:23:18 GMT 1
I mostly fly from grass fields, occasionally I can use tarmac. It seems a lot of folk prefer larger wheels on their cub to make landings a little more predictable. So, what do you recommend? And where (probably for UK forumites) can I buy online? I don't want to change the way the cub flies if I can help it... Thanks  |
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Post by Knackered Sailor on Mar 22, 2014 16:10:59 GMT 1
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Post by hghost on Mar 23, 2014 0:09:54 GMT 1
I mostly fly from grass fields, occasionally I can use tarmac. It seems a lot of folk prefer larger wheels on their cub to make landings a little more predictable. So, what do you recommend? And where (probably for UK forumites) can I buy online? I don't want to change the way the cub flies if I can help it... Thanks I used Dave Brown Lite Flite 2 1/2 " wheels.....They went right on the axle as is , without any drilling or adding to make them fit... They are very light and of good size . Remind you of Tundra Tires , but made of foam. www.dbproducts.com/store/lfwh.htmPictures of my Cub here supercubclub.proboards.com/thread/5317/super-cubShows the Wheels I use. |
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Post by renard80 on Mar 23, 2014 0:20:31 GMT 1
You should almost certainly find larger wheels are advantageous when operating on grass.
Like Sailor, mine are 61mm and cope OK with the mown grass on our local recreation ground.
You can go up to at least 76mm (3").
Plenty of choice online or at your LHS. Take your landing gear to the shop and they should find wheels to fit.
Remember to keep it light. Go for foam, not heavy rubber.
The black plastic axle nut unscrews to remove the wheel. As Sailor says, with larger wheels you will probably have to slip a piece of tubing over the axle to increase its diameter. I use light brass tubing but only because I had some already. The plastic tube from inside a squirty bottle should be ideal, as Sailor says. If the wheel is too wide for the axle, be prepared to grind down the wheel's hole to fit.
It's not a bad idea to fit a larger tail wheel, too. Mine is from a HZ Mini Super Cub.
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Post by sham on Mar 23, 2014 10:21:08 GMT 1
Thanks guys, the only decent model shop for about 30 miles is only open when I'm at work and is a place I spend hours when I have a few days off... Its why I was hoping to buy online. I've listened and ordered these...  Mostly because they're light, and seem the right size (6g and 63mm)... But, alloy rimz for the Cubby! |
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Post by dennis on Jun 8, 2014 2:33:33 GMT 1
Hey guys I found a set of 2.50 inch foam wheels for our super cubs that are recommended for grass from the place I purchased my cub, Hobbyzone, here is the link secure.hobbyzone.com/catalog/hz/DUB250MS.html?media=reviews it states that the wheels will have to be reamed and they suggest some collars to use with this set{DUB139 1/8"} collars they can also be found at the the same site. just in case my link does not work, here is the part number for the wheels at Hobbyzone, Dubro Products DUB250MS. The price is right US $2.79 for the set |
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Post by realbob on Jul 5, 2014 2:59:43 GMT 1
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