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jch(at)nancy-congres.com
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Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 8:38 am Post subject: TYRES

It is necessary to change the tyres of my kitfox model 4 . But it’s impossible to find in France  ( and in Europe) the right size of tyres.  

I use actually “ 200 * 7.00 – 8  Nylon  2 Ply rating “ ( “Tundra type”), . May be they’re not the most suitable for a Hard-surfaced runway.  

I would be very grateful if somebody could give me :  

     The right type and size I could set on the kitfox (model 4)  
The mail and telephone address, in the USA, where the product would be available.   

   

Thanks for your help  

   

Jean Claude HANESSE  

jch(at)nancy-congres.com (jch(at)nancy-congres.com)   

   

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Michel

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 966
Location: Norway

Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 9:49 am Post subject: TYRES

Bonsoir Jean-Claude,



On May 2, 2007, at 6:49 PM, JEAN-CLAUDE JCH. HANESSE wrote:

 	  Quote: 	
		   I use actually “ 200 * 7.00 – 8  Nylon  2 Ply rating “ ( “Tundra 

 type”), .


	


Those are the original Cheng Shin tyres. They did an excellent job on 

my plane for the many years she flew from a grass airfield but after 

two years on the asphalt I fly from, they got worn down.

Looking for an alternative, I asked the guys on this list and got a lot 

of interesting answers. Finally, I went to a local tyre specialist and 

asked what he had available. I wanted smooth tyres because I am afraid 

of gravel being projected on my wings. He recommended a locally 

produced tyre 0f 18x9.50 - 8. Of course it is a smaller tyre but it is 

4-ply and very resistant. It also needs more pressure. While the Cheng 

Shin needs 7 lbs, mine require much more, up to 24 lbs. But I put only 

16 to 18 lbs in them and ... mind you, it gives a harder ride, 

especially where the asphalt has some holes.

But they have served me good for the past year and half and show no 

trace of wear. The brand is Røwde and since its written with a 

Scandinavian letter, I guess ... it is Scandinavian. But I am sure 

you'll find other similar brands in France, or in the US. Many people 

on the list are very happy with huge tundra tyres but the question is: 

Is it good on asphalt or concrete?



Amicalement,



Michel Verheughe

Norway

Kitfox 3 - Jabiru

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Kitfox 3 - Jabiru 2200

Fox5flyer
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Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 11:42 am Post subject: TYRES

Jean-Claude, try poking around in the sites  below.  The first one has a tire that is ideal for the Kitfox.  Not  long ago they were having a "special" on these, but it may be over by now.   Just ask them if they are still offering it.

  

 Deke Morisse

N148DM

S5/Soob/CAP

NE  Michigan



 http://mipowerparachute.com/Tires.html

  

 http://www.tiresunlimited.com/ALL%20TIRES/Carlisle/carlisle_smooth_and_slick.htm

  

 http://titantires.com/index.html

  

 http://www.1stoptireshop.com/html/tiretech.htm

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dafox(at)ckt.net
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Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 6:42 pm Post subject: TYRES

Jean-Claude,

  

         Contact John  McBean, He can get you the tires you need for 

 your kitfox with the 8" Rim.   He got a  set for me. Its the new replace-

 ment for the skinned tires, slightly larger, but  made smoothe without

 being ground down,  the Name is King Fox  tires.

  

                                                                 Dafox (at) ckt.net

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thesupe(at)hotmail.com
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Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 7:00 pm Post subject: TYRES

Carlisle also makes some 8" ribbed tires in various sizes.  Look in the lawn 

tractor section of

www.cedarrapidstire.com   They might be better on paved runways than the 

totaly smooth tundra tires.



Jim Chuk

Avid Mk IV

Minnesota

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Subject: Re: TYRES

Date: Wed, 2 May 2007 15:39:34 -0500



Jean-Claude, try poking around in the sites below.  The first one has a 

tire that is ideal for the Kitfox.  Not long ago they were having a 

"special" on these, but it may be over by now.  Just ask them if they are 

still offering it.



Deke Morisse

N148DM

S5/Soob/CAP

NE Michigan



http://mipowerparachute.com/Tires.html



http://www.tiresunlimited.com/ALL%20TIRES/Carlisle/carlisle_smooth_and_slick.htm



http://titantires.com/index.html



http://www.1stoptireshop.com/html/tiretech.htm

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