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    Default 27.5'' aero classic smooth tundra tire

    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.

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    Default Re: 27.5'' aero classic smooth tundra tire

    10” wheel would be pretty big for a Kitfox.

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    Default Re: 27.5'' aero classic smooth tundra tire

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

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    Default Re: 27.5'' aero classic smooth tundra tire

    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


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    Last edited by Rodney; 12-31-2019 at 01:43 PM. Reason: Change Picture Size

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    Default Re: 27.5'' aero classic smooth tundra tire

    That looks Sweet. I wish I had terrain around me that I could make use of some of those.
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    Default Re: 27.5'' aero classic smooth tundra tire

    kitfox in field.jpg
    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
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    Default Re: 27.5'' aero classic smooth tundra tire

    Quote Originally Posted by Rodney View Post
    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


    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

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    Default Re: 27.5'' aero classic smooth tundra tire

    Quote Originally Posted by Slyfox View Post
    kitfox in field.jpg
    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.

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    Default Re: 27.5'' aero classic smooth tundra tire

    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.

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