Put some big(ish) tires on my 185
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Bought these a while back from a great member here and I've finally got around to putting them on the 185. It was howling wind today and my wheel flying is pretty rusty so I haven't gone up yet, but she's looking good and I can't wait to go for a boot. ABI 10in wheels and 29in Airhawks.


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Tue Feb 27, 2024 12:33 am
Cool you can come up and visit.
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daedaluscan wrote:Cool you can come up and visit.
Sounds like a plan
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You will like that set up on your 185. I like mine when I switch between those and my 8:50 x 6's
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Mon Mar 04, 2024 12:34 pm
185Midwest wrote:You will like that set up on your 185. I like mine when I switch between those and my 8:50 x 6's
MW
I did get to fly on the weekend and I like them so far. Need to get used to them a bit, and get re-accustomed to wheel gear, before I start landing in more challenging spots.
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I agree.
The bigger tires change the touchdown picture slightly but enough to notice for sure. I do like the wider footprint and the fact at cruise the drag difference is negligible being that that the brake caliper is enclosed by the wheel assembly. I see a 1-3 knot decrease in cruise is all between my 850x6 and 850x10's. I have 32 pound difference between the tow setups and little change in CG range.
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