Ian Sugden

This is the 2nd part, a direct lift from the forum: "....the factory supplied tyre is like a rag, they blow on coarse bitumen and most owners will know puncture all the time, you learn landing with a flat real quick, yep change them, Kevin used the fergie type i used 8 ply aircraft tyres from the aero shop in the Mag, same rim size no change to the wheels nothing aircraft grade and stamped, excepted as a high performance aero Tyre, even when you let the air out they hold form ie the wheel pant is off the deck and the plane still is controllable..... the factory Tyre when flat will not roll also the brake disk is on the ground it is not round and it is it that you roll on and it is designed like a 50 cent coin believe me a real handfull to land when flat it happened to me at St George i had to get the mobile heli pad out to the runway taxi was out of the question, stock tyres are bloody dangerous and disbelieved them being approved. **** em off any CAR3 will agree."

Hi Derrick, Firstly because of teh character restrictions I've split this into 2 parts. Sorry its taken so long to get back to you on this - I've not only been away but have changed my usename so that my real name is not displayed on all the forum posts. I have cancelled my order for the J120 as this tyre issue is very relevant to the type of flying I do (dirt/grass strips). The response to my post that I thought was most helpful was the abridged one below. Basically it says that an approved high performance aero tyre of a greater ply rating is fitted. No alterations to the rims, axles or brakes needed. The tyres for my use are still a bit small though hence the cancellation (actually only part of the reason,range and cargo the others). I found Jabiru to be extremely helpful and prompt in my dealings with them and cannot agree with teh oft heard story that they don't respond to queeries. Happy flying and stay safe. Cheers, Ian