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Fri Jan 19, 2018 8:46 pm

Re: Tire/wheel combo photos

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8.50X6 and Desser 31” tires

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I know those planes. Used to be my neighbors!!!


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Come on man! You got the best tail in spot on the field.LOL
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Sat Jan 20, 2018 9:59 pm

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Here's a photo of N89923 with my wife Sarah in 1981 on the Susitna River. It seems that both are still going strong!

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Sat Jan 20, 2018 10:16 pm

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Windknot54 wrote:Here's a photo of N89923 with my wife Sarah in 1981 on the Susitna River. It seems that both are still going strong!

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That's super cool!
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Sat Jan 20, 2018 10:35 pm

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That’s awesome! It went through a 10+ year restoration. My favorite plane to fly. Still flies straight and behaves herself. Most of the skins were replaced due to corrosion on both the fuse and wings and a O-200 added.
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Sun Jan 21, 2018 6:43 am

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Your restoration looks great. We flew that C140 all over AK and she was always dependable and a joy to fly. Thanks for being a loving caretaker of a wonderful airplane.


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Sun Jan 21, 2018 11:35 am

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AK737Pilot wrote:I grabbed a pair of Aero Classic 8.50-6 4 ply smoothies to replace the 8.0-6s on my 182.

Anybody know if I can put a 8.0-6 tire on a 206 nose fork? It’s got a 7.0-6 on there now and -looks- like there may be room...

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Nope, won’t fit.

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Sun Jan 21, 2018 4:14 pm

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AK737Pilot wrote:I grabbed a pair of Aero Classic 8.50-6 4 ply smoothies to replace the 8.0-6s on my 182.

Anybody know if I can put a 8.0-6 tire on a 206 nose fork? It’s got a 7.0-6 on there now and -looks- like there may be room...

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Nope, won’t fit.

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Sun Jan 28, 2018 11:56 am

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Thanks to everyone who posted their tire/wheel photos. I used many for the new Tire Guide article in the knowledge base:

https://backcountrypilot.org/knowledge- ... tire-guide
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Sun Feb 11, 2018 1:18 pm

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Any comments/concerns about smooth tires on wet pavement? Is hydroplaning a real threat?
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Sun Feb 11, 2018 1:36 pm

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Is hydroplaning a real threat?


Ohhhhh, for those of us long of tooth here on BCP.

"How do I hydroplaning the wheels?"

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Sorry, as you were.
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Sun Feb 11, 2018 6:13 pm

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AK737Pilot wrote:Any comments/concerns about smooth tires on wet pavement? Is hydroplaning a real threat?


Why would it be an issue even if you did hydroplaning the wheels? Concerned about stopping?
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Sun Feb 11, 2018 6:18 pm

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Not so much stopping as directional control?
Maybe it’s a non-issue...
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Sun Feb 11, 2018 6:54 pm

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AK737Pilot wrote:Not so much stopping as directional control?
Maybe it’s a non-issue...


Yeah, it can be kinda like being on a wet ice and gravel mix. One wheel grabs while the other slides and things can get wonky a bit. But, both tires on top an H2O layer evenly, is a non event.

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Sun Feb 11, 2018 6:56 pm

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My only experience is on ice, not wet pavement but same issues, no? I think the rudder would be effective at the speeds you would hydroplane.

Smooth tires on ice is fun, I highly recommend it.
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Mon Feb 12, 2018 10:47 am

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GumpAir wrote: ...Ohhhhh, for those of us long of tooth here on BCP. "How do I hydroplaning the wheels?......


Oh yeah...good times!
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