tire size

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Fortysix12

Registered User

RanchAero Grand Vista, Brooksville

• Aug 29, 2004

• #1

Generally speaking, what is the most common tire size installed on the cub flown in the bush. The bush meaning off airport anywhere in the world.

 

Redbaron180

Registered User

Lopez Island WA

• Aug 29, 2004

• #2

My guess is that 8:50s are the most common, at least they are reasonable priced. I ran them on my cub for a long time, then went to the 26" Good Years, they are ok, a little stiff though, and hard to move the plane, so I just ordered 31" AK Bushwheels. The price is absolutely unbelievable, but in my mind I have written it off to self insurance.

Ron

 

highroads

Registered User

Arizona

• Aug 29, 2004

• #3

Haven't been able to find this in the threads anywhere, so my apologies in advance it it has already been answered. What is the biggest tire one can install on a PA12 standard gear with clevelands without going to the weighing and flight testing for field approval. Looking for a bolt on without a lot of paper but still legal.

 

hottshot

Registered User

Joseph ,Or

• Aug 29, 2004

• #4

I would say the 29" or 30" tires would be the Alaskan Bush but otherwise I would have to agree with the 8:50's

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Haven't been able to find this in the threads anywhere, so my apologies in advance it it has already been answered. What is the biggest tire one can install on a PA12 standard gear with clevelands without going to the weighing and flight testing for field approval. Looking for a bolt on without a lot of paper but still legal.

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The 31's are the largest that I know of...... untill the 35's are done

STC wise

 

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ksecub

Registered User

Portland, OR

• Aug 29, 2004

• #5

Tell me more about the 35's. Are they going to mount on 6" wheels? If so count me in, that would be an ideal tire, I can't wait.

 

Aviator

Registered User

Canada (Legally)

• Aug 30, 2004

• #6

Have a look at T.J.'s monster wheels.

 

T.J.

Registered User

Alaska

• Aug 30, 2004

• #7

They are a one time only field approval and not for sale. :lol:

 

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Randyk

FRIEND

Talkeetna Alaska

• Aug 30, 2004

• #8

I've flown the 35's. The 31" radials are better.

 

Steve Pierce

BENEFACTOR

Graham, TX

• Aug 30, 2004

• #9

L18C with 8.50s. Works good in fields and river beds of west Texas.