Tubes
Most early design aircraft tyres and almost all general aviation tyres will require inner tubes which generally share the same designation as the tyre, for example a 5.00-5 tube fits a 5.00-5 tyre. There are however exceptions when the manufacturer is able to produce a tube which fits more than one aircraft tyre size, for example the 5.00-5 tube can be used in both the 5.00-5 tyre as well as the 15×6.00-5.
Some aircraft tyres are also designated in both imperial and metric measurements. The 15×6.00-5 is also known as the 380×150-5 and hence the 5.00-5 tube can be fitted to 15×6.00-5 and 380×150-5 as well as the 5.00-5. The tubes also vary by valve design which are given TR designations for example the 6.00-6 tube can be supplied with both a straight valve TR20 and also a TR67 valve which has a 90º bend. Many tubes for early aircraft tyres are now obsolete but can occasionally use alternative sizes, please call for specific information.
For more specific information on valve types, please refer to the technical section.
Many tubes not originally designed for aircraft use are also available for use with glider or kit plane tyres such as 200×50 and 210×65 etc, please call for more information.
Accessories such as French Chalk, Valve Caps, and Cores are also available on request.
