My 6.00X6 are good enough, if the landing area isn't smooth enough for those tires, I don't think the airframe could handle too much pounding. I got to keep in mind that a C150 was never intended to be used as a backcountry airplane, even though they can do it in some cases. And more important, my plane has over 10,000 hrs on the airframe and fatigue is a very real concern. Although it has new wings with only a few thousand hours, the rest is getting tired.

bonth123 wrote:My 6.00X6 are good enough, if the landing area isn't smooth enough for those tires, I don't think the airframe could handle too much pounding. I got to keep in mind that a C150 was never intended to be used as a backcountry airplane, even though they can do it in some cases. And more important, my plane has over 10,000 hrs on the airframe and fatigue is a very real concern. Although it has new wings with only a few thousand hours, the rest is getting tired.

Your probably right, but I have noticed that with the bigger tires and lower air pressure the pounding is considerably less, or at least with my Maule it is anyway.

I agree with a64pilot... I've installed a bunch of the GarAero tundra tailwheels on Pacers, and Citabria's around here and the first thing they say is how they can't believe what a difference it made in the way the tail rides!! Then we go to 8.50 mains (or bigger) and it's "dejavou all over again" for them! Anything that can takeup the stress and not transfer it to the airframe is a good thing in my book! To prove it, go fly something that has 5.00's on the mains (like a Traumahawk) and then jump in your 150 and take off and land on the same runway... pretty big difference. After watching "Long props & big rocks"... I have even more respect for tundra tires and the punishment they take away from the airframe.
JH