Mon Jun 17, 2019 10:39 am
#1700472
I have the standard original tyres which are 20/7.00-8 (i.e 20" dia, 7" wide, 8" wheels) and they need replacing. They are 2 ply lawn tractor tyres buffed smooth and very round cross section. It's all part of the bush flying/STOL image and much as I enjoy Trent Palmer's videos, there's not much opportunity for that in Sussex. Also the only place to get these is Aircraft Spruce at a ludicrous price.
I believe later models - and I think the Eurofox - have more normal 6.00-6 which are about 15-16" dia on 6" wheels.
I can get 16/6.50-8 or 18/6.50-8 lawn tyres for a fraction of the price (10-20%!) and either seems a more sensible size for grass and tarmac strips, the 16 being similar to a 6.00-6, just a bit wider and a full 16" dia.
The 18" has a very thick sparse knobbly tread pattern which I think I'd have to buff off. The 16" has a much smoother, finer pattern which I think might be OK. Both have a rounded cross section rather than flat tread, which should be OK for the swinging arm suspension.
I'll have to measure up for prop clearance but other than that wondered if anyone has any relevant experience and pointers please?
It's tailwheel BTW.
Thanks.
I believe later models - and I think the Eurofox - have more normal 6.00-6 which are about 15-16" dia on 6" wheels.
I can get 16/6.50-8 or 18/6.50-8 lawn tyres for a fraction of the price (10-20%!) and either seems a more sensible size for grass and tarmac strips, the 16 being similar to a 6.00-6, just a bit wider and a full 16" dia.
The 18" has a very thick sparse knobbly tread pattern which I think I'd have to buff off. The 16" has a much smoother, finer pattern which I think might be OK. Both have a rounded cross section rather than flat tread, which should be OK for the swinging arm suspension.
I'll have to measure up for prop clearance but other than that wondered if anyone has any relevant experience and pointers please?
It's tailwheel BTW.
Thanks.