Mark Y. wrote:Fair enough. There is a 4" difference in the main gear height between the two. Might sit nice with 850's all around, but that is not cheap

And motoadve's plane sits lower that yours. He would have to be real careful at my ranch. I flew with him in Costa Rica a few years ago and he is a really good pilot. He sets up his landing as good as any I have flown with and better than me.

Tim

Airhawk 700 did fit my fork.
Now looking for the largest diameter 800.
Is it Goodyear's

Hi Larry,

We met briefly at the Concrete flyin this year,
and I remember you commenting on the "larger looking" tires on my 182. I am running Goodyears on mine. 8 x6.00's.

I can get you some actual measurements tomorrow if that helps....

Yes please that would be great, then I can compare to my Air Tracs measurment.

Just got back from the hangar, here are some pictures. They measure 17 1 /2" "tall x 7 1/2" wide, at 21psi.
Hope this helps.

Thanks very much.

I have Air Trac 800x6 on my Bearhawk. It's up on blocks right now so there is no weight on the tires. They measure 18" tall and 7.5" wide. I don't recommend them but thought some might be interested in the dimension.

whee wrote:I have Air Trac 800x6 on my Bearhawk. It's up on blocks right now so there is no weight on the tires. They measure 18" tall and 7.5" wide. I don't recommend them but thought some might be interested in the dimension.

Airtracs is what I have now, they lasted 2 years, now are deformed, very bouncy, thanks for the measurements.
Thinking to go with Goodyears.

So bought the Airhawk 700 x 6 and fit my fork, Im glad I asked here.
Also bought Goodyears 800x6 , it just didnt look right with the 700 in the front , so bought Goodyears 850s.
Very happy with the result.

My 172 had the same fork with the 600x6 and 800 mains. I switched to 850 mains and it is much easier to touch down on the mains.