Would you accept this tyre

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Your-Friendly-AAI@reddit

No problem at all flying on that. Search the Goodyear Aviation aircraft tire care and maintenance manual.

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dopexile@reddit

The problem is the tread has worn out, and it is bald. If it were flown in wet conditions, it would be much more likely to hydroplane because there are no grooves to displace water.

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Even with a hydroplaning nose gear the plane would remain controllable with differential braking. In actuality, the rudder remains the primary directional control device until the plane slows to well below hydroplaning speeds.

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petteri252@reddit

Actually its supposed to airplane and not hydroplane, hope this helps.

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Dash_Ripone@reddit

That is due for replacement per the goodyear manual

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Competitive-Turn3266@reddit

I’m gonna say no

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smart_bear6@reddit

Depends. Are you flying or driving?

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SaltyHooker69@reddit

It’s fine bro, go fly

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Dash_Ripone@reddit

No, its due for replacement per goodyear

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Flying_Panda09@reddit

People downvoting you for referring the Goodyear manual is just sad.

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External_Bug_1367@reddit (OP)

You sureeeee

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BARDaniel48@reddit

If it's dry and there's no cord, ur probably fine, if its wet though you're gonna hydroplane into the next zip code

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YugeWaterBottle@reddit

It's a 152 nose tire. He'd be fine even if it was wet.

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BARDaniel48@reddit

Probably, but still not a good idea, it's an unnecessary risk dude, if he can get mx to change it why not

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Flavor_Nukes@reddit

Tire meets min tread, ops check good

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roguemenace@reddit

Tire meets min tread

IAW with what reference rofl.

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Flavor_Nukes@reddit

Wait till you hear you can run some tires for a number of landings with cords showing.

It depends on the maintenance program

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YugeWaterBottle@reddit

Because that tire is not worn beyond limits.

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roguemenace@reddit

Treadwear

Inspect treads visually and check remaining tread. Tires should be removed when tread has worn to the base of any groove at any spot, or up to 1/8 of the tire circumference.

Return to Base Limits

In order to return to a maintenance base, Goodyear tires can remain in service with top ply cord visible, but only as long as the cord is not worn through or exposed for more than 1/8 of the circumference of the tire or not more than 1 inch wide at the fastest wearing location. Tires within these limits can continue in service no longer than necessary to return to a maintenance base and be replaced. (This applies to the proper tires for the aircraft as specified in its aircraft manual.) For all other circumstances, normal removal criteria are still recommended as per the rest of this manual. This does not apply to military tires with Maximum Wear Limits marked on the sidewall. NOTE: Further use of tires beyond return to base limits may render a tire unsafe or unretreadable.

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YugeWaterBottle@reddit

I said it's not worn beyond limits. There's a very important distinction there.

This tire is due for replacement, but it doesn't need to be immediately replaced.

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ketralnis@reddit

but I do know absolutely nothing about aviation tyres

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KITTYONFYRE@reddit

change the tire every flight. its too risky fellas.

this is well within specs. it's fine. if you want to take these pics to the local A&P and have a couple minute convo to settle your nerves I'm sure that'd be fine, and they would probably teach you a thing or two about plane tire wear

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UnreasoningOptimism@reddit

Because it doesn't need to be changed, that's why. Go fly the plane.

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twolfhawk@reddit

Its asia, not usa..so maybe worse?

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YugeWaterBottle@reddit

You mean to tell me tires behave differently in other countries?

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RydeOrDyche@reddit

They take the tires off before going in the hangers there.

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YugeWaterBottle@reddit

I'm actually banned from Asia for putting too many airplanes in hangars without taking the tires off first.

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m1lfluva@reddit

Student pilot 🤓

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External_Bug_1367@reddit (OP)

Yep 20 hours baby

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Reiia@reddit

Squint enough and it looks like treads... send it /s

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fukingstupidusername@reddit

Way worse tires flying on transport category aircraft every day

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aybaer@reddit

The amount of 10 cycle inspections i see on the logbook for tires lol

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AlarmingDiamond9316@reddit

Dude, ur asking to go off the runway, that thing needs to be replaced.

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SSMDive@reddit

Personally I'd fly it but I would write it up, not go XC, and not not sit there beating up the pattern with it. But that is me... Heck, I'd change it if it were on my plane but I have a spare in stock and can change it in about an hour.

But the MX manual says as long as no cords are showing you are fine.

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roguemenace@reddit

But the MX manual says as long as no cords are showing you are fine.

This is not what the maintenance manual says.

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TTMR1986@reddit

"Nose tire almost worn out"

"Almost replaced nose tire"

Seriously as a mechanic I'd love the heads up so I can plan the upcoming replacement.

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Doolie_69@reddit

Yes

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YugeWaterBottle@reddit

Yes, I would. I wouldn't even think twice.

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Dash_Ripone@reddit

Please dont

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galloping_skeptic@reddit

I wouldn't even hesitate. No threads, no problem. Especially for a nose gear that has no effect on braking.

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Dash_Ripone@reddit

Bad advice

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iflyfreight@reddit

Care to elaborate?

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Dash_Ripone@reddit

Per goodyear:

Treadwear Inspect treads visually and check remaining tread. Tires should be removed when tread has worn to the base of any groove at any spot, or up to 1/8 of the tire circumference.

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bhalter80@reddit

Especially on a dry day

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EliteEthos@reddit

Slicks give you better grip.

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Go_Loud762@reddit

It will corner like it is on rails.

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rokerroker45@reddit

Toto it's called aviating

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wrc-capital@reddit

OP, I just sent you an email with diagrams with what the tires should look like. Did you receive that?

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intern_steve@reddit

No, OP, no! That is so not right!

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Go_Loud762@reddit

Skip to the 30 second mark. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqoiBtjHIwo

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Final-Carpenter-1591@reddit

You may be joking. But in case anyone takes it seriously. As a car guy that, does some drag racing and an A&P. Bald tires are not the same as drag slicks. A bald tire has alot of cycles in it. Cycles break down the rubber. A bald tire will have LESS grip than a fresh one with its grooves still intact.

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djsmith89@reddit

No plies it flies

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AtomicBadger33@reddit

A plane is supposed to fly, not drive.

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fighting_gopher@reddit

No, but I’d accept that tire

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185EDRIVER@reddit

That would be great on the track.

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MrPlake@reddit

you should post this on r/tires and watch their disbelief without how they know aircraft tires work

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somaliansilver@reddit

This thread is fucking with my head as someone who’s used to truck tires.

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littleSquidwardLover@reddit

"Are these tires safe for a 500 mile journey?"

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MrPlake@reddit

It’s either a tire with wires sticking out and a hole or a tire that’s been used for a week

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937OYE@reddit

No chords? Let it ride

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uncalabreseingiro@reddit

I’d accept that trie…..accept it right to the used tire cage 🤣

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Mobe-E-Duck@reddit

100%. But I’d make sure I’m not going anywhere I can’t find a new tire.

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CryptographerHuge682@reddit

Hell nah

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TheIronPilot@reddit

Yeah, do you see any cable?

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ThePrambler@reddit

Cord*

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TheIronPilot@reddit

I’ll be honest, I wrote cable because I forgot if it was cord or chord lol

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ItsCAPTAINSparrow@reddit

The h in chord stands for hold on there's multiple meanings and none of them are cord

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Shoddy-Discount2517@reddit

Yep would accept no issue a

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Captbex@reddit

Yes

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Brotein40@reddit

Your skills is all the tire you need

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ThatLooksRight@reddit

It's the tires we made along the way.

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callsignsuper@reddit

Comment section is worrying. This is not acceptable.

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External_Bug_1367@reddit (OP)

Right. Like i knew its probably unacceptable i just wanted assurance. We operate in the philippines, weather can get stormy quickly especially around this time.

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callsignsuper@reddit

Then you definitely need to see the grooves.

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mg_finland@reddit

No chord showing? Then all good!

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auron8772@reddit

Take the 30 minutes and have it changed please. If going by cleveland tire CMM limits, you're only allowed to have 1/8th the circumference of the tire to be bald like that.

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helloiisjason@reddit

Its good

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Creative-Grocery2581@reddit

As long as wires are not exposed, it passes inspection

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newphonedammit@reddit

No cords, all aboard!

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sennais1@reddit

Yes.

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Practical-Patient1@reddit

On an airline jet no, small plane yes

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bigbyte_es@reddit

No, it is a problem for the very near future

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Icy_Huckleberry_8049@reddit

nothing wrong with it

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Ropedawg@reddit

That looks like a good tire go fly

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Wr3ckless13@reddit

All good, don't see wires

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ghjm@reddit

Not to blow my own horn, but I can put a C152 down on the mains and taxi halfway to the hangar with the nose wheel hanging in the air on prop wash. I'm almost stopped when I put the nose wheel down. So if it's holding air and I can't see metal, it will probably still be holding air when I'm done with it.

Would I recommend it for a low time student pilot who might land on the nosewheel and bounce their way down the runway till their instructor wakes up and pushes in the throttle? Maybe not so much.

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lolitstrain21@reddit

If it was my personal airplane I probably replace it just cause I like my stuff to be always in good condition but I wouldn't hesitate to not fly it if it's a rental as long as the coords aren't showing.

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Positive-Hat2127@reddit

Only thing that slightly bothers me are the cuts visible on the second picture. If you can't see any chord through them I'd be happy to go. That said idk what the c152 manual says.

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