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    Default Re: Main Gear Tires?

    Nankang makes a tire 21X12-8 NK N800 SLICK TREAD 2 PLY. No trimming required. I personally have no experience with them but other kitfoxers have good reviews I'm still running the original 21" kitfox baldies. Here's a link to some I found online. http://www.atvtires.net/productdetail.asp?gn=N800
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    that's even better Nick..no cutting ,..

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    Thank you Chase & Nick: I received a set of 21X12X8's similar to the N800 unmounted with the plane. An eyeball SBS comparison reveals that they are so wide that the brake lines will chafe the sidewall of the tire. Am going to check on Les Scwab's ATV tire selection this morning, and see if they have something suitable. Also am considering adapting to Grove or Matco conversions if they have something in an easy retrofit. Anyone whose been there, done that with some P/N's, etc. out there? I am using the Grove gear legs and the axles mount with 1/4" bolts with 1 and 3/8's centers in a square pattern. By the way, this forum is a great resource for folks like me who are new Kit Fox owners. Also have found Mr. & Mrs. McBean great folks to work with. Stormy

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    Stormy ..I think Randy has a complete set up minus the gear,..ie axles hubs brakes tires ..grove..look in the classified forum,..he might still have them available

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    Chase: Thanks much for the tip about Randy's Grove gear parts. It was the best way to go, and we are in the process of exchanging parts and money. If anyone out there knows of a Super Cub or Sky Wagon driver who wants some big shoes for their bird, let them know about Randy's 8.50 X 6 tires. Those would have been a tad heavy for my Fox with it's Stratus EA-81 engine, so they are still available as far as I know. Norm

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    my pleasure Stormy,..glad I could help

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