Tail Wheel Tyre

[reneblacky]

G'day All,

Can anyone please identify what aeroplane this tail wheel tyre I have may be fitted to?

Cheers in advance

[reneblacky]

My dumb research is pointing to a Spitfire? As we (Australia) did have them during WW2.
I'd love to read any opinions.
Cheers All.

[Martin Bull]

Very nice item ! I'll try to start the ball rolling.....

However, tail tyres without wheels can be difficult to identify ( the wheels usually have a relevant AM no. ). Most Spitfire tail tyre were sized 4.00-3.1/2 but someone else may have a more definitive reply.

[Jb4046]

I have found someone claiming this 4.95-3 1/2 was used on the fairly swordfish but Australia and that plane hardly makes me believe they started production for its wheels. ( they operated 6 swordfishes)

WW2 Royal Air Force / RCAF Battle Swordfish Tail Wheel & Tire – VERY NICE! – Axis Militaria

So I reckon it’s still another plane

[Martin Bull]

You're quite right, Jb - the tyre was fitted to the Fairey Swordfish, and also the Fulmar and even the Fairey Battle. It could be tricky to pin this one down....

[reneblacky]

Thanks Guys for helping out so far, it's been a big question for a couple of decades.

[TheGoon]

The Boulton Paul Defiant aircraft used this sized rear tail tire or could possibly be a beaufighter tire.