"Tundra Tires"?

[Slyfox]

boy, I've been really he haw'n about putting those tires on my 4. If I do, I plan on updating the rear spring and put on the matco to raise that up a little so I can keep the same ground level. I generally like to drag the tail on landing in case the tail wheel is unlocked, seems my major slips could unlock it, so I do that. also it's fun.

[Flybyjim]

Tires look cool, but how's that angle of attack on windy days on the flair?

[Peteohms]

So where does one buy Nancos formerly sold by Highwing's?

[B767]

Hey guys,
I just got my Dresser 21x6x8 tires today, mounted them on my 6 inch rims and am little disappointed in the height. They are about 19.5 inches tall overall.
My 7.00 series I had on before were about 18 tall......does the 21" number not refer to the height of the tire?
It's on,y an inch and a half, no biggy.....again just curious.

Wade

[Av8r3400]

What pressure do you have them at? I have the Desser 21x800-6 tires mounted on both of my Kitfoxes (on 6x6 Grove wheels) and at 15 psi they are at about 20 1/2".

Aired up to 25 psi for winter (wheel-through skis) they are over 22" tall.

http://www.teamkitfox.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=6601

[Paul Z]

I air mine up to 17 lbs., they measure 20 inches.

[Nu2me]

Pete
Tires Easy.com. Just received 2 this week

[B767]

I originally had the pressure right up to 25psi.
The pressure published on the sidewall. I measured the tire at that and it was around 19.5 inches. I deflated them down to around 15 and the measurement was about the same.
It is a very cool day today..... So maybe in the scorching heat with 25 psi they might tickle the 21 inch height...... Who knows!

[Paul Z]

I know, I was just admitting my ignorance to the older models. I had gotten away from flying for 15 years and got back in to it about 6 years ago. I can finally afford it. The early Avids, and Kitfoxes are hard for me to tell apart. I really like your plane, and the tires look great on it.

[B767]

So with a few responses with regards to the height of the Dresser 21x8x6, from what I see no ones tires are 21'' tall.
Am I wrong to assume that the 21 in the numbering is the height of the tire?
If so why isn't mine and several other posters tires 21 inches tall?