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Mags is still waiting

Postby Pujgnie » Tue Oct 06, 2009 6:25 pm

Mags is still waiting for an answer on the Vulcan Wheel size... on T'other side

Anyone here know :D ?
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Re: Mags is still waiting

Postby Mackrick » Tue Oct 06, 2009 6:52 pm

Will get the answer tomorrow even if I have to measure them myself ...
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Re: Mags is still waiting

Postby Stigish » Tue Oct 06, 2009 6:56 pm

Just found this on the Dunlop Aircraft Tyres website. Hope this helps :D

Please select a manufacturer Avro
Please select an aircraft VULCAN



Part Number Tyre Size Aircraft Main or AUX Add to Enquiry
Select DR4996T 30x9.00-15 VULCAN AUX



Characteristics
Chined No
Ply Rating 18
Tubed/Tubeless TL
Aspect Ratio 0.78
Speed MPH 160
Max Load lbs 16020

Inflation & Dimensions
Inflation Pressure Unloaded psi 190
Inflation Pressure Loaded psi 198
Inflation Pressure Type Standard
Inf Dim Width Min 9.11
Inf Dim Width Max 9.49
Inf Dim Width Shoulder
Inf Dim OD Min 30.50
Inf Dim OD Max 31.25
Inf Dim OD Shoulder
Weight And Dimensions
Max Load lbs 16020
Loaded Radius 13.14
Rim Dim Width Between Flanges 7.75
Rim Dim Ledge Diameter 15.00
Rim Dim Flange Height 0.95
Rim Dim Min Ledge Width 2.25

Certification
QTR No ??
Test Spec HSAMPFD-VIC-0312
CAA EASA Approval
FAA Approval
MOD Approval Y
NSN Approval 2620-99-4560766
Civ/Mil M
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Re: Mags is still waiting

Postby Mackrick » Tue Oct 06, 2009 7:00 pm

That will save me some time :D
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Re: Mags is still waiting

Postby Saracenman » Tue Oct 06, 2009 7:02 pm

i think the SHORT answer is therefore........

30x9.00-15


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Re: Mags is still waiting

Postby Stigish » Tue Oct 06, 2009 7:04 pm

Thanks SM, I didn't have time to read it (or post this as I'm stuck in the office til 8!). ;)
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Re: Mags is still waiting

Postby Bubbles » Tue Oct 06, 2009 7:04 pm

I gave Mags the answer the evening she posted the question. ;)
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Re: Mags is still waiting

Postby Saracenman » Tue Oct 06, 2009 8:03 pm

Bubbles wrote:I gave Mags the answer the evening she posted the question. ;)


here Bubbs - have this...........

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Re: Mags is still waiting

Postby Jigsaw » Tue Oct 06, 2009 8:15 pm

:))
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Re: Mags is still waiting

Postby Nickolas » Tue Oct 06, 2009 8:39 pm

Saracenman wrote:i think the SHORT answer is therefore........

30x9.00-15


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Re: Mags is still waiting

Postby Saracenman » Tue Oct 06, 2009 8:45 pm

self deprecation ;)
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Re: Mags is still waiting

Postby Sooty655 » Tue Oct 06, 2009 9:17 pm

Stigish wrote:Just found this on the Dunlop Aircraft Tyres website. Hope this helps :D

Part Number Tyre Size Aircraft Main or AUX Add to Enquiry
Select DR4996T 30x9.00-15 VULCAN AUX


Inflation Pressure Unloaded psi 190
Inflation Pressure Loaded psi 198


I notice the website only offers AUX and not MAIN. Not sure what that means, but maybe these are nosewheel tyres. The inflation pressure is too low for main wheels
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Re: Mags is still waiting

Postby Xplumberlives » Tue Oct 06, 2009 11:44 pm

Saracenman wrote:i think the SHORT answer is therefore........
30x9.00-15

=))


How VERY appropriate!
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Re: Mags is still waiting

Postby Stigish » Tue Oct 06, 2009 11:46 pm

Xplumberlives wrote:
Saracenman wrote:i think the SHORT answer is therefore........
30x9.00-15

=))


How VERY appropriate!

:| :) :D :)) =))
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Re: Mags is still waiting

Postby Mackrick » Wed Oct 07, 2009 7:27 am

Looks like I will get the answer today then :D
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Re: Mags is still waiting

Postby RLN » Wed Oct 07, 2009 8:55 am

Anybody 'phoned Kwik-Fit?
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Re: Mags is still waiting

Postby Hungry Haggis » Wed Oct 07, 2009 10:00 am

Or are the sizes not stamped on the ones fitted .Alternately Ask Smiler
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Re: Mags is still waiting

Postby Mags » Wed Oct 07, 2009 12:12 pm

Front wheel is fine! :D

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Re: Mags is still waiting

Postby Mackrick » Wed Oct 07, 2009 6:32 pm

Got the main wheel size for you Mags .... got wet as well its been raining all afternoon at Lyneham

Main wheels 27 x 6.59 -15

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Re: Mags is still waiting

Postby RLN » Wed Oct 07, 2009 6:33 pm

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Re: Mags is still waiting

Postby Mags » Wed Oct 07, 2009 9:56 pm

Mackrick wrote:Got the main wheel size for you Mags .... got wet as well its been raining all afternoon at Lyneham

Main wheels 27 x 6.59 -15

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Thankyou Rick - yer a gem :D
I'll keep that info for future reference
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Re: Mags is still waiting

Postby Xplumberlives » Wed Oct 07, 2009 9:59 pm

Looks like there will be some very accurate cartoons forthcoming!
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