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Goodyear Flight Special II Tire 5.00-5 6 Ply 505C61-8

$149.00/Each
Part# 06-07100
MFR Model# 505C61-8

Overview

A popular replacement aircraft tire for light aircraft, the Flight Special is an unsurpassed combination of value and performance. Designed for long tread life, this aircraft tire is built to last. Every strand of nylon cord in the casing has been triple tempered with time, tension and temperature to provide the ultimate in tire construction, uniformity and strength.

Features

  • Wide rib tread design and large footprint
  • Tough-wearing tread rubber
  • Triple-tempered nylon casing cord

Benefits

  • Enhanced traction
  • Uniform wear and extended service life
  • Quality construction
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Reviews

The tire arrived earlier than expected in good condition. Was installed and flight tested with no problems (i.e. shimmy inducing etc.).

Oliver J Verified Purchase

GOODYEAR FLIGHT SPECIAL II 500-5 6 PLY 505C61-8

April 16, 2024

Still my go to tire for my RV-8.

Mark B Verified Purchase

GOODYEAR FLIGHT SPECIAL II 500-5 6 PLY 505C61-8

March 8, 2024

These are a quality tire that I use on my RV-12. I use the Goodyear Flight Special III that is the best which have Kevlar cords on my RV-6A.

Clyde S Verified Purchase

GOODYEAR FLIGHT SPECIAL II 500-5 6 PLY 505C61-8

February 22, 2024

Seem solid and well made

Richard A Verified Purchase

GOODYEAR FLIGHT SPECIAL II 500-5 6 PLY 505C61-8

February 11, 2024

Quality mid-range tire for the nose wheel on my Grumman Tiger

Plan B Verified Purchase

GOODYEAR FLIGHT SPECIAL II 500-5 6 PLY 505C61-8

February 8, 2024

Great tires, I installed them on my RV8.

David W Verified Purchase

GOODYEAR FLIGHT SPECIAL II 500-5 6 PLY 505C61-8

November 28, 2023

Coelho E Verified Purchase

GOODYEAR FLIGHT SPECIAL II 500-5 6 PLY 505C61-8

November 5, 2023

Could not have been better

Dennis M Verified Purchase

GOODYEAR FLIGHT SPECIAL II 500-5 6 PLY 505C61-8

September 13, 2023

Heavier tires than some other brands. Will hopefully have as good a tread life as the Flight Custom II models they replace.

Jeff P Verified Purchase

GOODYEAR FLIGHT SPECIAL II 500-5 6 PLY 505C61-8

September 12, 2023

Received in good order and on time

Lester D Verified Purchase

GOODYEAR FLIGHT SPECIAL II 500-5 6 PLY 505C61-8

July 12, 2023

Q&A

Please note, Aircraft Spruce's personnel are not certified aircraft mechanics and can only provide general support and ideas, which should not be relied upon or implemented in lieu of consulting an A&P or other qualified technician. Aircraft Spruce assumes no responsibility or liability for any issue or problem which may arise from any repair, modification or other work done from this knowledge base. Any product eligibility information provided here is based on general application guides and we recommend always referring to your specific aircraft parts manual, the parts manufacturer or consulting with a qualified mechanic.

Q: How do I determine how much shipping will be on this tire?

In the shopping cart, you will be asked to enter your destination country and postal code. Shipping rates will be quoted in the cart. This tire will ship free via ground transport if destination is within the lower 48 USA.

Q: What is the total height of this Goodyear Flight Special II 500x5 6 ply tire?

Approximately 13.5 inches.

Q: What´s recommended high quality tube for tire: GOODYEAR FLIGHT SPECIAL II TIRE 5.00-5 6 PLY 505C61-8? It should be used on a RV-7A nose wheel

Recommended Part # for the tube is 06-05000.

Q: Will this GOODYEAR FLIGHT SPECIAL II TIRE 5.00-5 6 PLY 505C61-8 fit a cessna 152 & cessna 172R?

Yes, the 500-5 size is the nose tire size for the 152 and the 172R.

Q: Is the Goodyear Flight Special ll Tire 5.00-5 4 ply a good nose tire go a 1946 Ercoupe?

Please confirm the tire size on your aircraft is 500-5 on the nose. If it is, then these will work well.

Q: How much weight does these tires support?

Load rating 1285 lbs.

Q: Are these tubeless tires?

No, these are tube type tires.

Q: What is the recommended tire pressure for this tire?

The recommened tire pressure would be listed in your aircraft IPC, it varies per aircraft.

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