I'm just being dumb here, so bear with me!!
I know the 31's use a 6" wheel. does the 35 lights use a 10 or 6" wheel, Thanks in advance.

George, it's a 10". What are you putting the 35's on?

mountainmatt wrote:George, it's a 10". What are you putting the 35's on?

Not sure I need to, 31's might work just fine!!

I'd also be interested in a set of 35's from a Beaver to put on the Broussard just for grins!!
They would have to be real reasonable, like almost wore out??

M6RV6 wrote:

mountainmatt wrote:George, it's a 10". What are you putting the 35's on?

Not sure I need to, 31's might work just fine!!

Are those VGs on the prop?

Scolopax wrote:

M6RV6 wrote:

mountainmatt wrote:George, it's a 10". What are you putting the 35's on?

Not sure I need to, 31's might work just fine!!

Are those VGs on the prop?

Rivets holding the leading edge on.

George, I've always been fascinated by the Wilga. Could you tell me about it?

Eduardo

George,
35's without a doubt. That thing loves angle of attack I assume, and the 35's will help with that. Plus, the 35's really are an amazing tire, not that the 31's aren't, but I noticed a big difference in performance going from 31's to 35's, although everyones definition of performance is different I suppose!

Did you get the axels done or are you throwing those on the stock wheels?

Let me know what you do so I can copy you!!!

I love this plane

WilgaBeast wrote:Did you get the axels done or are you throwing those on the stock wheels?

Let me know what you do so I can copy you!!!

Yep, gottem here, will be working on it for a couple of weeks, I think it is pretty much RnR

I just need a 35" on a wheel to see about the clearance before I pull the trigger on a set!!
I think my Schneider's are to wide!!

Exciting!

I'm drooling over here!

Can't wait to hear about what you work out!

If you land primarily on pavement, bushwheels are a waste of money. The 26" goodyears are a great tire for any surface. I love how many pilots think bigger tires will make them better pilots..... I know some Ol' time Alaskan bush pilots that have never flown with the AK bushwheel and have been into places most pilots can only dream of. I'd also caution buying used tires no matter what type they are or how cheap they are.

ductape wrote:If you land primarily on pavement, bushwheels are a waste of money. The 26" goodyears are a great tire for any surface. I love how many pilots think bigger tires will make them better pilots..... I know some Ol' time Alaskan bush pilots that have never flown with the AK bushwheel and have been into places most pilots can only dream of. I'd also caution buying used tires no matter what type they are or how cheap they are.

Thanks, I have used the 26" tires and been stuck with them many times!! (Sand and Mud)
The Wilga does not spend any time @ paved runways, nor do most of my birds, Heck the 210 spends more time on gravel than pavement, the only time it hit the pavement in the last 2 years was in Fairbanks ??
Ya I'm Old, and have a lot of AK time, I am not going to get any better than I am
I'm not just going for usability, been there done that! I'm tryin to get a bit more AOA and want it to have the biggest balls I can get for it! Wonder if I can find some of those the truckers tie on??

M6RV6 wrote:Wonder if I can find some of those the truckers tie on??

Do they make an STC for those?

Wonder what a "Cow Bell" would be like tied to the tail wheel........

fern_hopper wrote:

M6RV6 wrote:Wonder if I can find some of those the truckers tie on??

Do they make an STC for those?

George, you're my hero. That thing will look awesome with ABW's.

On the balls comment, I had a Dalmatian that weighed 92 pounds with a set about that color, no STC, they came on his TCDS.

Brent

I think I'd go with the 26's on my Wilga because my home field is paved. They're a hellofalot bigger than what's on there now.

WilgaBeast wrote:I think I'd go with the 26's on my Wilga because my home field is paved. They're a hellofalot bigger than what's on there now.

Ok the 26's would be a bad choice as they will wear faster, less rubber etc.

Hottshot wrote:

WilgaBeast wrote:I think I'd go with the 26's on my Wilga because my home field is paved. They're a hellofalot bigger than what's on there now.

Ok the 26's would be a bad choice as they will wear faster, less rubber etc.

To which 26's are these comments referring? Goodyear or ABW ?