Need source for ABI-3200 tailwheel inner tube

[Jasperfield]

I have an Alaskan Bushwheel model ABI-3200 tailwheel on my Legend Cub and need to find a 2.80/2.50-4 inner tube for it. ABI doesn't show it on their website nor does any other AC tire distributor. I found one on Amazon that's the right size but inflates to 30 lbs. maximum. (It's for a scooter).

What do y'all use and where do you get them?

Thanks

 

[TrentF]

www.aircraftspruce.com Part 3223 $19.95

 

[irishfield]

Most good local tire shops carry tubes of all sizes...

 

[Jasperfield]

I may have to go to AircraftSpruce, but I'd rather not. I read on one of the inner tube posts here that someone mentioned tractor supply. I'd need to get a tube that will withstand 50 lbs. pressure. I'll try to call ABI, Monday. And, I might be able to patch the tube.

I don't have a clue how it got a hole in it. I run 50 lbs. in it and I've not been bashin' an beatin' it around. For such a great tailwheel assembly, it's got a pretty flimsey little tube.

 

[cubscout]

There was a similar thread a couple months ago. Any updates on the supposed bad batch of tubes?

http://www.supercub.org/forum/showthread.php?45393-Tailwheel-Tubes&highlight=Tailwheel+tube

Thanks. cubscout

 

[irishfield]

Yep TSC (Tractor Supply Co) or up here Princess Auto also carries the 2.8/2.50 - 4 with a 90* stem

 

[Aviator]

... I'd need to get a tube that will withstand 50 lbs. pressure...

I don't think tubes are rated for pressure. All they do is transfer it to the tire.

 

[irishfield]

..yep they just hold the air in, it's the tire's job to hold the pressure in place!

 

[Steve Pierce]

AK Bushwheel has the tubes and tires. I have gotten them from Desser Tire and Spruce. The valve stem goes 90 degrees. Not a big deal to patch either. Have done many because of mesquite thorns. I believe the other thread was on tubes for the Gar Aero tire and the glider tire. I don't believe Tony (TXpacer) has had any more issues after getting a tube from Desser.

 

[clipwingcub]

Search for 2.8/2.5 - 4 on Amazon.com. I got one for $1.99, free shipping.

Tony

 

[Tim]

..yep they just hold the air in, it's the tire's job to hold the pressure in place!

What he said, Tractor supply

 

[Cub junkie]

As long as everbody is recommending chinese inner tubes don't forget Harbor Freight aircraft supply.

 

[Jasperfield]

I looked at that $1.99 tube online, but didn't know what to think. Mine was made in Vietnam. I'm going to patch it tomorrow and see if that works.

 

[PIPER J5.5]

Cub junkie, I can't stop laughing

 

[Jasperfield]

I patched it yesterday morning and it's holding. My Tractor Supply didn't have any tubes that small.
Thanks for the help.

 

[txpacer]

Wrong kind of Cub?