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Matco Single Arm Tailwheels

From $38.50 to $455.00
Item Part No. Price Buy
Matco Solid Rubber Tire Tailwheel Assy.
06-01615
$298.00
Quantity
Replacement Tire (Solid Rubber) for T-6
06-00004
$143.75
Quantity
Matco 6" Pnuematic Tailwheel Assy.
06-00831
$359.00
Quantity
Matco 6" Pneumatic Tire & Tube
06-00832
$41.50
Quantity
Matco 8" Full Swiveling Pneumatic Tire Tailwheel Assy.
06-01620
$425.00
Quantity
Matco 8" Pneumatic Wide Tailwheel Assy.
Overall length of 12.51". Max fully splayed arms is 9.29" and overall height is 15.7". Weight 8lbs
06-01361
$455.00
Quantity
McCreary Replacement 8" Tire 2.80/2.50-4 4PLY
06-08000
$76.75
Quantity
McCreary Replacement Tube 8" 280 x 250 x 4
06-08101
$38.50
Quantity
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Overview

Matco tailwheels use a fiberglass reinforced nylon wheel with an operating load of 450 lbs. It takes over 5000 lbs to fail the wheel and it will hold up in the most rigorous conditions. Can be used with 1-1/4" or 1-1/2" leaf spring. These tailwheels are steerable, and are available with a 6 inch hard rubber solid tire or with 8" Shin pneumatic tire and tube for heavier aircraft. Tailwheel construction is anodized aluminum. Weight: 5 lbs. NOTE: The 7" tire comes in gray.
   
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Reviews

First C Verified Purchase

TUBE 280 X 250 X 4

July 26, 2023

Excellent product and fast shipping, took 5 minutes to swap out for the old wheel, happy

Robert N Verified Purchase

MATCO REPLACEMENT WHEEL & TIRE FOR T-6

July 22, 2023

Initially backordered, the tire finally arrived 2 months after it was ordered - likely a supply chain issue.

Dennis K Verified Purchase

TIRE 2.80/2.50-4 4PLY

June 23, 2023

Adequate quality tire for the cost. Tire tread does wear quickly. If you have a tailwheel that tends to shimmy, be careful as once all the tread is fully gone it will quickly wear through the bias plys (and blow out.) When the tread is fully gone change it out (soon) for worry free operation.

Joseph C Verified Purchase

TIRE 2.80/2.50-4 4PLY

January 24, 2023

received as suggested. No issues.

Jean-yves L Verified Purchase

MATCO REPLACEMENT WHEEL & TIRE FOR T-6

December 23, 2022

Excellent tail wheel for experimentals!

Allen S Verified Purchase

MATCO WHLT-6P 6" PNEU TAILWHL

December 22, 2022

Excellent quality

Hs N Verified Purchase

TUBE 280 X 250 X 4

October 27, 2022

I have about three hours on them now and they work great.

Michael S Verified Purchase

TIRE 2.80/2.50-4 4PLY

September 28, 2022

Great to have a supplier who has inventory on hand at a fair price so we can “keep ‘em flying”

Merle B Verified Purchase

TIRE 2.80/2.50-4 4PLY

September 27, 2022

Mission accomplished! Right product on time!

Merle B Verified Purchase

TUBE 280 X 250 X 4

September 27, 2022

Q&A

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Q: What tool is recommended for changing a tire on tailwheel part number 06-00831?

The wheel is a two piece wheel and does not require any special tool for mounting the tire. You would split the rim in two pieces by disassembling the "insert" into the tire. The wheel tie bolts are AN-3 bolts so 3/8" hex heads.

Q: Is the Matco WHLT-6P 6" Pneumatic Tailwheel (part # 06-00831) full swivel?

This wheel incorporates a geometric release mechanism that allows the wheel to caster after reaching a |steered angle of 40 degrees. This allows the tail wheel assembly to be steerable and full swiveling and provides easy installation with variant spring tension.

Q: Will replacement tire part # 06-00004 fit on part # 06-00831 assembly?

Yes, the solid tire and wheel assembly can replace the pneumatic tire and wheel assembly.

Q: Will replacement tire part # 06-08000 and Tube 06-08101 fit on part # 06-01361 assembly?

Per the assembly drawing provided under the overview description, it uses a 2.80/2.50-4 tire, so the 06-08000 tire and 06-08101 tube would fit this unit.