tires

[fuzzypilot]

Need to buy tires for my project 4/1200. Anybody have any thoughts on 22-8.00x8 6ply? Several of the guys out here use 6.50x8, but I think I want something bigger without going to 27's or using ATV tires. Comments?

[jiott]

Use the Desser 22x8.5x6 4-ply; light, smooth, reasonably big, and inexpensive.

[avidflyer]

He has 8" rims I believe.... I just recently got a set of Nancos 21/12/8 off of ebay for $49 each with free shipping. Just looked, this is a better deal than I got, if I'm reading it right. JImChuk
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-NEW-Nanco-...NXtgyf&vxp=mtr

[efwd]

Does anybody else find Desser's web site rather miserable to shop from. They don't list that 22" tire if you shop by size. Kitfox's aren't in there list of aircraft. You have to select Piper aircraft if you look up J3's. They don't list smooth tires. What a pain. Do you have a specific suggestion to see these 22" tires?

[jiott]

Put in "aero classic tundra" in the Desser site search box and they will come right up.

[efwd]

That works. Thanks Jim

[fuzzypilot]

The tires I am looking at are Goodyear Flight Special 2 from Aircraft Spruce for $213

[Slyfox]

I just put on the 27.5 8inch from Desser. All I can say about these tires is, a game changer. I love them.

[maxpayne]

I just put on the 27.5 8inch from Desser. All I can say about these tires is, a game changer. I love them.

Pictures please

[N981MS]

I have a question that will not get a specific answer as there are innumerable variables that may shift performance one way or another. Specific airframe, weight, engine, prop, etc.

Bigger tires bigger weight should increase take off roll.
Bigger tires roll easier and should decrease take off roll.

Does one have more influence than the other?

Mainly I would like to know is there a penalty on take off roll.

I am curious about anyone's insight into this.

I have stock wheels and tires on our Series 6 TD with an IO240.

Thanks