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    Default Re: Time for a big tire. Which one?

    Quote Originally Posted by cubtractor View Post
    I've had great luck with the Desser 21". They are light weight as weight is an issue for me, and they work well with about everywhere I go. I'm sure the 26" ABW has there place in the world and I might have gone that route if needed. Plus, big tires have that cool factor.
    I concur with Mike Bentley, I have the 21" Smoothies. I have landed at some remote airstrips in both Idaho, Utah, & Mississippi with them and they have held up well to my torturous landings. One of the No ID 106 - Promontory Point Airstrip, in Utah was very rough gravel, and I had no issues. The picture on the Left is Ennis Texas, 3500 Foot Asphalt, the picture on the left is Promontory Point. I've landed at Ronnie Smith Grass Airstrip at Southern Mississippi Light Aircraft & Farm. The side benefit, they will not break the bank.

    I like the Web Site I found for the Promontory Point Photo, I need to explore some of the Airports listed for Texas.
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    Default Re: Time for a big tire. Which one?

    Thanks for the feedback. Much appreciated.

    I wasn't aware the Goodyear 26" were that stiff. That explains why you don't see them so often with lighter airplanes.

    Seems like the 21" are what's left as I really just want to get my feet wet and then, could move to ABW in the future if I outgrow the 21"

    Thanks
    Alex

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