AKclimber wrote:You should add a "not interested" option.
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hamer wrote:

AKclimber wrote:You should add a "not interested" option.
-Statistician

"Ignore the data that doesn't affirm your objective"
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Aryana wrote:What's the diameter of a 8.50-6 Tundra smooth tire from Desser?

Aryana wrote:What's the diameter of a 8.50-6 Tundra smooth tire from Desser?

A1Skinner wrote:..... For stoutness, notice I only said 185/206? I know a lighter 180 should be fine, but a grossed up 3600lb 206 on 4 ply? I wouldn't trust that. Especially hearing of how heavier 180 guys are having issues with the 4 ply 8.50 smooth Dessers already.

Desser Tire wrote: Desser cannot tool up to build anything bigger than about 23” in OD, in a 6” wheel configuration.

The reason behind this: modern AC tire build and cure technology has a limit on the internal bladder and mandrel that is inserted through the 6” size tire...it then expands via high air pressure in the tire cavity for mold curing. There is no physical way to implement a larger bladder in the mandrel to accommodate a larger OD size in 6” wheel, since the bladder cannot retract enough into the mandrel for the 6” hole size (and then pull out of the tire without severely damaging the bead area of the tire). That is why we had to increase the size of the wheel as we went up in tire OD: We are now about at the limits with the 10” size wheel, at 31” OD.

Desser Tire wrote:Hello BC Pilots/Community,

Upfront apologies...We are little late to the party and to this thread. We just joined BCP community.

In response to this post...Short answer: Desser cannot tool up to build anything bigger than about 23” in OD, in a 6” wheel configuration.

The reason behind this: modern AC tire build and cure technology has a limit on the internal bladder and mandrel that is inserted through the 6” size tire...it then expands via high air pressure in the tire cavity for mold curing. There is no physical way to implement a larger bladder in the mandrel to accommodate a larger OD size in 6” wheel, since the bladder cannot retract enough into the mandrel for the 6” hole size (and then pull out of the tire without severely damaging the bead area of the tire). That is why we had to increase the size of the wheel as we went up in tire OD: We are now about at the limits with the 10” size wheel, at 31” OD.

The good news is that Grove has produced both the 8” and 10” lightweight TSO’ed wheel and brake package to support the 27.5 x10x8 tire and in the 10” sizes, the smooth 850-10 6PR, the 29/1100-10 4PR, and the 31/11.00-10 4 PR tire. All #3 of these 10” sizes will fit on the Grove wheels. Seaplanes North in Alaska has the STC for the PA18/C185/185 and C206 for these on the 850-10 and 29/1100-10s and is just finishing up on adding the 31” to that STC.

On the sales comparison side, for just a little more than the price of #2 Bushwheels, you can equip your AC with new wheels, brakes and tires...and take advantage of the weight savings and extended tire wear of the Aero Classic TL Tundra tires with the Grove package. You’ll save some hard earned dollars. The next time you have to purchase just the tires and if you ever wear them out, they are less than ½ the cost of each Bushwheel. We have added a couple of older support docs for your review...hope you enjoy the comparison satire.
Hope this helps...thanks for all your support.

Ken Faire
VP Sales - Marketing
Desser Aerospace

TangoFox wrote:So if its impossible how did GoodYear make the 26" Blimp tires?

Maybe the equipment you have?

TangoFox wrote:

Desser Tire wrote: Desser cannot tool up to build anything bigger than about 23” in OD, in a 6” wheel configuration.

The reason behind this: modern AC tire build and cure technology has a limit on the internal bladder and mandrel that is inserted through the 6” size tire...it then expands via high air pressure in the tire cavity for mold curing. There is no physical way to implement a larger bladder in the mandrel to accommodate a larger OD size in 6” wheel, since the bladder cannot retract enough into the mandrel for the 6” hole size (and then pull out of the tire without severely damaging the bead area of the tire). That is why we had to increase the size of the wheel as we went up in tire OD: We are now about at the limits with the 10” size wheel, at 31” OD.

So if its impossible how did GoodYear make the 26" Blimp tires?

Maybe the equipment you have?