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Old 05-08-2007 | 10:40 PM
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Since I had good luck in finding a nice plane cradle, I figured I'd try again. Anyone know where to get good durable wheels for a 2m plane? I have a set of Tettra's with plastic hub but can't find them anywhere. The al versions are heavier and the tires always fall off of them. I hate the dave brown wheels. Anyone know if there is a good supply of Tettra's or MK's anywhere??? Or, are folks using something else for their lightweight solutions??
Old 05-08-2007 | 11:22 PM
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You can try the Hobby Lobby LYT wheels...

http://www.hobby-lobby.com/wheels.htm
Old 05-09-2007 | 12:26 AM
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Thanks,

I'll give them a shot.
Old 05-09-2007 | 01:08 AM
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Steve,

I use the Tettra's with the plastic hubs, they are available at Central. I don't see them on the website but make a phone call they have them. The plastic hub version lasts a pretty long time.

The small ones 55mm are pretty light and I've had good luck with them off pavement. There are lighter options but I always wore them out pretty fast.

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Only problem with the Hobby Lobby LYT wheels is that you can't leave the plane stored on its wheels. They will develop a flat spot that dosen't come completely out. Otherwise they are among the lightest out there.
Old 05-09-2007 | 09:37 AM
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I'll call Central too. I wanted the plastic Tettra's but didn't see them on the website.

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Old 05-09-2007 | 11:34 AM
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Heck I have that flat spotting problem with my Tettras too... now I store my planes hanging down instead. Besides, with the batteries out of the fuselage the weight is reasonably light...
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The flat spotting is worse than with other wheels I have used. it dosen't take long either
Old 05-09-2007 | 03:14 PM
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I took Troy's suggestion and called Central. They had the plastic hub Tettras so I got a set of those too. I have both the LYT's and the Tettras on order now, so I'll see which I like best.
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Heck I have that flat spotting problem with my Tettras too... now I store my planes hanging down instead. Besides, with the batteries out of the fuselage the weight is reasonably light...
Heck Derek, your flat spots are from sliding down the runway sideways, not how it is stored
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ORIGINAL: Derek.Koopowitz

Heck I have that flat spotting problem with my Tettras too... now I store my planes hanging down instead. Besides, with the batteries out of the fuselage the weight is reasonably light...
Heck Derek, your flat spots are from sliding down the runway sideways, not how it is stored
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That's because we fly in a 90 degree x-wind most of the time.

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