27.5'' aero classic smooth tundra tire

[Kitfox Pilot]

Has anyone used these tires, https://www.desser.com/pc_product_detail.asp?key=B7CF9251EA814E3094F22364 8554A432 ,on a kitfox 7ss? If so what brakes rims and axles did you use? Thanks for any info.

[GuppyWN]

10” wheel would be pretty big for a Kitfox.

[Kitfox Pilot]

Yes it would but these are 8'' wheels. Seems some of the older kitfoxs had four wheeler 8'' rims.

[Rodney]

In the process of changing from tri-gear to taildragger. I bought the 27.5 tires. Went with
Matco 8" rims - tubeless with their double puck brakes. Of course, had to buy their axles too.
They were very good to deal with.

Have not flown yet - still doing the conversion and it's competing with my winter time crappie fishing :cool:


Rodney

[Rodney]

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[efwd]

That looks Sweet. I wish I had terrain around me that I could make use of some of those.

[Slyfox]

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this is my model 4 with the 27.5 and the T3 8inch matco in the back. I think it's a perfect combo. I've had this set up for over 2 years and I fly out of Felts field with hard runway and a grass runway. I always take off hard runway but land grass, many times the grass isn't available so I have to land hard. the tires just lost their center line (from being made) they are wearing very well, I fly a bunch. I love my big tires, and it looks much better with the big tires.:) oh and landing off field is super fantastic

[Kitfox Pilot]

In the process of changing from tri-gear to taildragger. I bought the 27.5 tires. Went with
Matco 8" rims - tubeless with their double puck brakes. Of course, had to buy their axles too.
They were very good to deal with.

Have not flown yet - still doing the conversion and it's competing with my winter time crappie fishing :cool:


Rodney

I like those tires very much also like the price compared to the Alaskan bush tires. I farm and a set of 6ft tall combine tires are cheaper than the Alaskan bush tires.
Could you give me a ball park of price of axles brakes and rims? You can pm me if you want. thanks

[Kitfox Pilot]

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this is my model 4 with the 27.5 and the T3 8inch matco in the back. I think it's a perfect combo. I've had this set up for over 2 years and I fly out of Felts field with hard runway and a grass runway. I always take off hard runway but land grass, many times the grass isn't available so I have to land hard. the tires just lost their center line (from being made) they are wearing very well, I fly a bunch. I love my big tires, and it looks much better with the big tires.:) oh and landing off field is super fantastic

That is a good looking set up for sure.

[Rodney]

I got two axles, 8" wheel and brake assemblies for about $1300.00

I can take a picture of the Invoice and text it to you if you want all the specific info.

Send me a text to five eight zero - 513 - eight one five three.

Regards

Rodney

[JustPlaneMike]

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this is my model 4 with the 27.5 and the T3 8inch matco in the back. I think it's a perfect combo. I've had this set up for over 2 years and I fly out of Felts field with hard runway and a grass runway. I always take off hard runway but land grass, many times the grass isn't available so I have to land hard. the tires just lost their center line (from being made) they are wearing very well, I fly a bunch. I love my big tires, and it looks much better with the big tires.:) oh and landing off field is super fantastic
Can you take off and land on asphalt with the smooth tires
Thanks

[efwd]

Certainly. My 22" tundra tires have only seen dirt once in 187hrs. Im less than 1/2 wear by now.

[Slyfox]

Can you take off and land on asphalt with the smooth tires
Thanks

yes and they wear good. only one thing, when landing those big tires take a bit to get turning. so they will grab a bit when you touch down, be ready for it is all. I generally always try to land on the sod, no change, on asphalt will squeak and grab until the tires are turning. I land as slow as I can, it helps.