I would like to put larger tires on my -14A that is currently under construction. I know Ken at Sky Designs has a 600 x 6 kit for the tail wheel version but nothing yet for the A model concerning the nose wheel. My understanding is the nose fork would need modification to accommodate the 6 inch wheel and he has no immediate plans to do this.
That said, I would like to use the 380-150 tires as they fit the 5 inch wheel. I have read conflicting stories on the forum concerning fitting this tire under the -14A stock wheel pants. Some have mentioned that being the 380's are taller, when you raise the wheel pant the brakes will interfere with the wheel pants and a blister on the inside of the pant is required on the mains.
I would like to hear from builders that have used the 380-150 tires and if the pants had to modified and if so what was required.
Regards, Jim
That said, I would like to use the 380-150 tires as they fit the 5 inch wheel. I have read conflicting stories on the forum concerning fitting this tire under the -14A stock wheel pants. Some have mentioned that being the 380's are taller, when you raise the wheel pant the brakes will interfere with the wheel pants and a blister on the inside of the pant is required on the mains.
I would like to hear from builders that have used the 380-150 tires and if the pants had to modified and if so what was required.
Regards, Jim