Yes, I most definitely agree with you there, mchandrayan. The rubber wheels I have are as good as new with my OK kit. They used the highest quality rubber. About the only thing I will do when I do fly the Cessna, is to replace the wheels with larger diameter ones. The field where I fly is rough (asphaltic concrete paving with mastic filled cracks and grass), requiring larger wheels for successful landings. The 35mm wheels will be replaced with 45mm.

If you have photographs of the C-119 kit, whether built or not, if you could share those, I would greatly appreciate it.