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Tyre advice

Quick query, I am looking at replacing the main tyres (tires) on my 7A. I was looking at the Goodyear 5.00-5 (6 ply) Flight Custom III's but they are huge pieces of kit and I'm not sure they will easily fit into the wheel spats. As an alternative, I am considering the Flight Special II's from Goodyear.
I will also be fitting the Michelin 5.00-5 Airstop tubes.
Any views/advice appreciated.
Thanks
Derek
 
I've been running the Flight Special II and have been very happy with them. When I switched from the original tires to these I didn't have to modify the wheel pants (spats).
 
I switched both my 4 and 7 from Vans supplied to Flight Special II's with no pant mods required. Lasted considerably longer on the 4 with much less work (didn't have to reverse and rotate from side to side to maintain equal wear). Only 150 hrs (around 200 landings all asphalt) since the switch on the 7 mid last year so I don't know how long they will last yet.
 
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