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    I have the Alaska 29 bush tires for my STi but understand that they will wear horribly on pavement. In looking for an alternative, I saw the standards (Dresser, Aero Classic) are all pretty much sold out and no clue on when they will be available. I have plenty of time before I need them and thought I would order now and hope for delivery in a year or so. But ran across Michelin 8.50x6 and while pricey, seem like they would be a decent hard runway tire. Anyone have any experience with these?

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    Default Re: Another Tire Question.......

    26" Goodyears are near bullet proof and a solid option that "bridges the gap".
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    Quote Originally Posted by Denalifox View Post
    26" Goodyears are near bullet proof and a solid option that "bridges the gap".
    Thanks. Had heard that before and they were in the hunt. I did put some on order with Aircraft Spruce. They are quoting a September delivery so we shall see. At least I could order them there. Dresser just said "Sold Out" and I couldn't do anything. Talked to Heather at Kitfox and she said they are having the same issues; waiting on moving delivery dates.

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    Default Re: Another Tire Question.......

    Spoke with Desser at Oshkosh and September was their best guess for shipments of the 8.50-6 Aero Classic

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    Wag Aero claims to have 850-6-4 Desser smooth tires in stock.
    https://www.wagaero.com/desser-850-6...-approved.html
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    Quote Originally Posted by bumsteer View Post
    Spoke with Desser at Oshkosh and September was their best guess for shipments of the 8.50-6 Aero Classic

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    Quote Originally Posted by desertdave View Post
    Wag Aero claims to have 850-6-4 Desser smooth tires in stock.
    https://www.wagaero.com/desser-850-6...-approved.html
    Thanks for the inputs Rick and Dave. Yeah Sept was the date I was hearing about Desser but a couple places had said that date was moving to the right so the faith just wasn't there. The Goodyears were more but still a third of the 29 Alaska Bush tires and they are tubeless so not worried about shearing off a stem with my inexperience.
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    Default Re: Another Tire Question.......

    Just got off phone with Wag-Aero, 8.50-6 Desser Aero Classic is not in stock even though website says it is.

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    That seems to be pretty much the norm right now. Either they really don't have what they say is in stock or it just won't let you order it.

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    I did speak with Lynda the purchasing agent for Wag-Aero ( since they're 30 minutes away) at OSH. If I remember correctly, she was expecting 6 sets of the Aero Classic sometime this month, but 5 sets were already sold. I guess until I have them in my hands, don't know what to expect.

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    Checked just now and ACS is showing the 8.50-6 Aero Classic in stock for $438 each. Desser is showing $339.95 each. Good luck for those ordering, probably won't be around long.

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