Big Tires on 6" Wheels

[WWhunter]

I know they make a big O-ring that goes into the split part of the rim to be able to use a tubeless tire. And yes, someone does make a smaller 'bush' type tire. Just can't think of the name right now. Maybe Nick can respond. I think he had a set on his plane when he took me for a ride. They are by no means in the same league as the AkBushWheels but sufficient for light bush flying.
Keith

[kitfoxnick]

Nanco is the tire your refering to. They fit on the original 8" douglas atv wheel. These are 2 ply atv slicks and can be had for under $100. The nancos are a great tire for the money. I ran nancos for the last 3 years and was able to keep up with alot of bigger tired guys. However they dont compare to the the bushwheels.

[jiott]

So nobody makes a tire similar in size to the Nanco that will go on my 6" Grove split rims? For my skill level right now "light bush flying" is all I need.

Jim

[Av8r3400]

jiott - the tires on my plane are 21" in diameter, the same as the atv tires, and are designed for 6" split rims. At about $125 each with tubes they are 1/10 the cost of the Bushwheel options.

I got mine through Airdale, a dealer for these.

[jtpitkin06]

Desser Aircraft Tires

21/800x6 4 ply $99

http://www.desser.com/store/products...RAFT-TIRE.html

[Av8r3400]

Mine are "Aero Classics" but are the same exact thing.

[WWhunter]

Well, I guess you could get a set of the Goodyear 26" 'Blimp' tire. They are a smidgen smaller that the 26" AkBushwheel but hell stout. Doubt you would ever wear a set out on a Kitfox.
Could probably run them without air in a Kitfox! They are not cheap but sure are cheaper than BW's. I think I paid $1k for mine. I had a set on my Champ before putting the Airstreaks on it. Only reason I changed is the GY's were not legal and the only legal option I had was the Bushwheels. Lots of guys used to have them on Super Cubs before the AkBushwheel became popular.

[kitfoxnick]

Size is only one aspect. The nancos I would run as low as 4 or 5lbs. The bushwheels I'm running at 3lbs you can absorb a lot of roughness at those pressures. Having low pressure does add to the ground roll.

[jiott]

Thanks for the good info.

Av8r3400- So you put tubes in the Aero Classics 21x8x6 (the label says tubeless) I assume because of the split wheel?

When you have tubes in these tires and run them at a low pressure, say about 5 psi, do you have any problems with the tire slipping on the rim and tearing off the valve stem? I would sure hate to have that happen out in the boonies-with no way to patch or fix it. Carry an extra tube I guess.

Jim

[Av8r3400]

I do run standard tubes. Normally I don't go much less than 10 psi. I don't have the need. Most of my off field work is on turf. Sometimes soft or wet but no rock bars or the like.

These tires work great for that. Plus I built my skis to fit them. If you want to run lower pressure you can always seal the rims and Ron tubeless.