Straight or Bent STEM for 8.50-6 tubes for 26” Goodyear Tires

[jimhusky]

I just bought new 26“ GoodYear tires to replace the prior set on my A-1C. I also want to replace my old tubes, but don’t know if I need Straight or Bent stems on the new tubes. I assume the answer is obvious, but don’t have a clue.

Jim Jordan
N73GT

 

[Chris McClure]

I am wondering the same thing, for the same reason. I am thinking about switching to ABW tires with the built-in tube, but it is hard to beat the GY tires for endurance. I think the ABW tires can be ordered with tougher rubber - any comments?

 

[harry harper]

Not tougher but More rubber. Adds a few pounds. Put the Dog on 31s a year ago. Huge addition to the fun quotient.

 

[Brad20j]

My 29” ABWs added lots of fun over the Goodyear 26s. And some gentle shock absorption on rough ground for my shockless-dog.

 

[Flying Dave]

My 29” ABWs added lots of fun over the Goodyear 26s. And some gentle shock absorption on rough ground for my shockless-dog.

Plus those wicked cool letters….

 

[trapper]

get the extra tread option its worth the extra cost. I did it on the 29 and 31's

 

[bumper]

Speaking of extra tread, a hangar neighbor had his Carbon Cub wheel jacked up and was applying truck bed liner to his ABW with a paint roller (we both have about 1/2 mile taxi to get to the runway intersection - closest take off point). I had some concern about the liner coming off in chunks with potential for damage. That never happened and he got excellent pavement wear.

 

[Arde]

I just bought new 26“ GoodYear tires to replace the prior set on my A-1C. I also want to replace my old tubes, but don’t know if I need Straight or Bent stems on the new tubes. I assume the answer is obvious, but don’t have a clue.

Jim Jordan
N73GT

 

[Arde]

Mine are mounted using straight stems. Ron E

 

[jimhusky]

Mine are mounted using straight stems. Ron E

Ron,
Thank you,
Jim