I have a new T-28 on order and because I fly off of grass I decided to get some 2.5" dubro light treaded wheels....

I notice the axle holes are 5/32"....are these going to be ok on this plane? Will I need collars as whell or is the stock retaining method re-usable?

thanks!

I upgraded my T-28 by putting the wheels from the PZ P-47 on it. The standard nuts that came with the T-28 cracked so I just took the landing gear to the LHS and bought some nuts from there. I like it much better with bigger wheels on it.

Originally Posted by ZackJones

I upgraded my T-28 by putting the wheels from the PZ P-47 on it. The standard nuts that came with the T-28 cracked so I just took the landing gear to the LHS and bought some nuts from there. I like it much better with bigger wheels on it.

I did the same to my T-28. Taxis much better now.

Did you replace all three wheels or just the two rear?

Originally Posted by Greatsteaks

Did you replace all three wheels or just the two rear?

All 3.

I used all wheels the same size with 5/32 brass tubing in the wheel hole and over the wire.

Originally Posted by Greatsteaks

Did you replace all three wheels or just the two rear?

I replaced only the front wheel with the P-47 wheel and it has not nosed over since. To me, doing just the rear wheels I would think would make it worse. Replacing all three may help a little (and look better). But imo replacing just the front wheel, without a doubt, will help the most.

How large are the P-47 wheels... are 2.5 or bigger?

Originally Posted by cxcooper

How large are the P-47 wheels... are 2.5 or bigger?

They're 2.5"

If you are flying from grass, you want large diameter but thin wheels. The DuBro will be better than the PZ P-47 wheels. If you are flying from dirt, sand or gravel, the wide P-47 wheels will be better.

Thanks Guys... Yeah I'm considering the fatter gear... I want to land on a gravel road.