C185D wrote:

mtv wrote:Time and operational experience will tell the tale on these tires.

That said, unless Desser acquires STCs for these tires they won't sell as many as they might. Good luck getting field approvals.

As far as shearing a valve stem.....the difficulty totally depends on where the valve shear occurs. A maintenance facility right there on the field? Not TOO big a deal. Then again, it may be.......a story:

MTV

As far as field approvals go its not that bad, I know 2 people who just got field approvals for 26" GoodYears which aren't approved for too many planes. The Feds aren't as gun shy about tires along as they are TSO'd and meet the load requirements, ICAs are fairly simple for a tire.

Goldspeed ATV Beadlock
Goldspeed Racing Products has just introduced a new aluminum beadlock for MX, off-road, XC and desert applications. The new wheel is unique in that it’s a super-tough, heat-treated, .190-thick aluminum construction wheel mated with a lightweight, ultra-durable carbon beadlock ring. Goldspeed has also one-upped the standard by offering both front and rear wheels with a universal bolt pattern, allowing for one set of wheels to fit all current sport quad models. GPS currently offers the Goldspeed beadlocks in a box set that will include mud plugs and a set of lightweight, heat-treated, 7075 aluminum lug nuts at no additional charge. Available in 8×8, 9×8, 10×5 or 10×5.5 sizes.

Mauleguy wrote:If you need a Bushwheel there is no substitute for it as of today.