I'm In!
 

Haven't stated on my new whellpants yet so better get the big tires now! Wth my new RV-4 FASTBACK and 74 inch Hartzel BA prop, the extra ground clearance will be beneficial. Besides, use grass runways a lot and it can only help. Any ideas on the expected speed loss from increased drag?

Thanks for the great idea and posts STEVE and SMOKEY!

bigger tires
 

Hi all,
Will those larger tires work with Van's kit supplied wheel fairings (New design 2 piece)?

How about larger tri-gear nose tire?
 

Great Idea and I've been thinking about it for some time. I'm still trying to figure out what to do on my -6A nose gear. Larger tire? Grove nose wheel assy? You would think that after all the nose overs:eek: somebody would have figured out a reliable fix.

Vans denies it's a problem and blames it on PIO, and landing technique. They put this kit together which is basically metal for over $25K and making good money. I think they should fix and pay for the design deficiency. Sorry, I had to get my complaining out:mad:

Anyways, has anyone used a larger tire for their 6A?

Thanks

Nose Gear on a 6A
 

Hey, did you read this thread? Because there are links to a 7A with an oversize nosewheel, and 7's and 6's have the same nosegear assembly.

I also don't think our planes are nosing over at a high rate. My interest in the larger tires is to improve rough field handling.

Hans

SO, where is the best place to purchase these larger tires?

When I was looking for new tires a month or so ago, I found Desser Tire to be a pretty good source. Others on the forum seem to have had good experience with their retreads.

I got my big tires for the rocket from Wilkerson.

http://www.wilkersonaircrafttires.com/

Also try skytreads.com, both are considerably cheaper on this particular size than Desser.

5Q's+5Q's.....TenQ's very much.:D

I'm just placing my order for the finishing kit.... Is there any reason why I can't order RV10 wheels, tire's and pants for my RV9a instead of the 9a ones?

<<Is there any reason why I can't order RV10 wheels, tire's and pants for my RV9a instead of the 9a ones?>>

If I recall correctly, RV-10 is 1.5" nominal axle diameter, 9A is 1.25".