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Thread: Kitfox IV Speedster Tire Replacement

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    Default Kitfox IV Speedster Tire Replacement

    Folks,
    Finding 20x7 smoothies for 8" rims isn't easy. I have the original landing gear on my 92 Kitfox IV Speedster, and Cheng Shin 20x7s on 8" ATV rims.

    I am very interested in the Nanco's 21x12x8s but I don't want to purchase them until I'm confident they will have enough clearance given that I'm going from 7" wide tires to 12" wide tires. I could be happy with two more 20x7s but finding smoothies seems impossible.

    Anyone else swap out a similar size tire with these? Any suggestions would be appreciated very much.
    Bob & Debbie
    KF IV N1670B
    Campbellsburg, Kentucky

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    Default Re: Kitfox IV Speedster Tire Replacement

    lets see here. looks in your picture you have the model 4 with original landing gear. I once upon a time had that and I had the nanco size tires on that setup also. So I say you can do it.
    steve
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    Default Re: Kitfox IV Speedster Tire Replacement

    I'm running the Nanco's on my model 4- I've been really happy with them for the last 3 years- they should be a direct replacement for what you have.

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    Default Re: Kitfox IV Speedster Tire Replacement

    The nankos are a viable alternative to buffing he tread off atv tyres,it's not a lot of fun! There would be a slight increase in drag and weight.
    They fit the std fox gear and Highwing cabane gear no problem

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    Default Re: Kitfox IV Speedster Tire Replacement

    Thanks everyone! I ordered the Nanco's and will post a picture once I get them on 'Dorothy.'
    There's no place like home!
    Bob & Debbie
    KF IV N1670B
    Campbellsburg, Kentucky

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