MATCO mfg produces the WHLTW35 inch nosewheel for use with aircraft requiring less than 660 pounds nosewheel load. Dimensions The WHLTW35 uses 0.625 inch Sealed Ball bearings. It is 1.78 wide and weighs approximately 0.91 lbs. Performance The WHLTW35 is designed for the following standards:
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I run the wheel / tire on a modified Aviation Products single fork tailwheel assembly(fork made 1 1/4 longer) mounted on my KR2 aircraft. Experienced flat tires early on. Matco said I was running low pressure. Tire would slip on rim and put holes in tube. Problem was solved by coating the tire bead and rim bead with glue from a tire patch kit. Several years and 100+ hours later and no problems. The only thing Id change is to have a smooth tread on the tire.
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