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Glenn Horne

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 96

Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 9:49 am Post subject: Tires

Any one have a set of 8 in. tires with treads.  Need them for a Kitfox Model II.

 Where can I get two.

  What are some of you guys using in place or  the slick tundra? Asphalt

 will wear them out. Need two tires bad.   (8')

 Glenn

 Model  II

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john(at)leptron.com
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Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 10:15 am Post subject: Tires

Glenn,  

I use trailer tires that I buy from less Schwab. They work great and last .  

   

John Oakley  

Speedster 4 long and short  

912 cap  

   

         

  

From: owner-kitfox-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Glenn Horne

 Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2007 11:43 AM

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 Subject: Tires  

  

     

Any one have a set of 8 in. tires with treads. Need them for a Kitfox Model II.  

    

Where can I get two.  

    

 What are some of you guys using in place or the slick tundra? Asphalt  

    

will wear them out. Need two tires bad.  (8')  

    

Glenn

  Model II  

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shinco(at)bright.net
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Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 12:13 pm Post subject: Tires

all they are  is small trailer tires,like off of a snowmobile.or camper 

trailer,etc. Steve Shinabery N554KF



Glenn Horne wrote:

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		   Any one have a set of 8 in. tires with treads. Need them for a Kitfox 

 Model II.

 Where can I get two.

  What are some of you guys using in place or the slick tundra? Asphalt

 will wear them out. Need two tires bad.  (8')

 Glenn

  Model II

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johnciolino(at)comcast.ne
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Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 12:38 pm Post subject: Tires

Glenn,

  

 Do a google search on golf cart tires.  There  are several makers and sizes available although none I have found for 8" wheels  are smooth (no tread) or have a round profile. You can find golf cart tires with  a rib tread just a bit smaller (18" vs the 20' originals).

  

 John Ciolino

 Model IV-1200

 N9294Y

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lcfitt(at)sbcglobal.net
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Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 1:41 pm Post subject: Tires

Another is a Google on ATV tires.  I found a couple of sites that give 

almost every brand and tread configuration.



Lowell



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JimmieBlackwell(at)austin
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Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 3:34 pm Post subject: Tires

I use 6.50 x 16.00 x 8 made by Carlisle.  We  are able to get them at Goodyear Tire stores in Texas.

  

 Last ones I got were $35 each.  They are  expensive to ship, but if you need help getting them I will do it for  you.

  

 Jimmie

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Glenn Horne

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 96

Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 4:35 pm Post subject: Tires

My friend in Edna, Texas needs them. Will give him  the info.

 Thanks.

 GLENN HORNE

Kitfox Model II

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dave

Joined: 22 Sep 2006
Posts: 1382

Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 4:46 pm Post subject: Re: Tires

I think my old tires were  16.5 x 6.50 x 8.00  golf cart tires. 

Worked gear  and will keep them in case i want to go a few mph faster. 



I have the King fox tires on now -  pics here  http://www.cfisher.com/



If you want King Fox tires better get them now as Kevin is near out at MIPPI. One they gone  there will be no more under 50 to 75  Each. 

I think he has a ad on Barnstormers for 15$ each.  



Do the King fox tires work ?   Well if you have not tried some more radial off field stuff , well your Kitfox is likely begging to try it as they seem to be a perfect fit  for them. 



King Fox tires   <THUMBS>  from me .  Videos of them here as well  http://www.cfisher.com/    look for youtube link

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eskflyer

Joined: 24 May 2007
Posts: 44
Location: AK

Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 7:39 pm Post subject: Re: Tires

Go to 

http://www.rockymountainatv.com/productDetail.do



kenda 20x7x8 

they are 32. dollars a piece . I have used these with no problems for years on my model 2 fox .



they work great and the knobs are inline and make for a nice sound and feel on the ground . 



any ?s call me 



580-695-8778

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Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 6:12 am Post subject: Tires

Hi John,

 The link you sent didn't work to show which specific tire you suggest. 

Rocky Mountain ATV does seem to have a wide selection of ATV tires and

based on your other info I think you mean the Kenda Front Max. In that 

size it meets the rest of your description. Can you confirm? 

<http://www.rockymountainatv.com/viewLargerImage.do?prodImage=t/t_fro_max_tire.jpg> 

This link might work (if you're careful about word wrap):

http://www.rockymountainatv.com/productDetail.do?navType=type&navTitle=Tires+and+Wheels&webTypeId=138&webCatId=8&vehicleType=&pageLinkUri=&prodFamilyId=5381



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eskflyer wrote:



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Go to 

http://www.rockymountainatv.com/productDetail.do



kenda 20x7x8 

they are 32. dollars a piece . I have used these with no problems for years on my model 2 fox .



they work great and the knobs are inline and make for a nice sound and feel on the ground . 



any ?s call me 



580-695-8778



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John Perry

Kitfox 2 N718PD

582 cbox 2:62-1 IVO IFA

Leni's FULL-LOTUS floats on MY plane forever

kerrjohna(at)comcast.net
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Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 7:54 am Post subject: Tires

what size tubes did you use with the King Fox tires?

  

 thx

  

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From: "dave" <dave(at)cfisher.com> 



[quote] --> Kitfox-List message posted by: "dave" 

 

 I think my old tires were 16.5 x 6.50 x 8.00 golf cart tires. 

 Worked gear and will keep them in case i want to go a few mph faster. 

 

 I have the King fox tires on now - pics here http://www.cfisher.com/ 

 

 If you want King Fox tires better get them now as Kevin is near out at MIPPI. 

 One they gone there will be no more under 50 to 75 Each. 

 I think he has a ad on Barnstormers for 15$ each. 

 

 Do the King fox tires work ? Well if you have not tried some more radial off 

 field stuff , well your Kitfox is likely begging to try it as they seem to be a 

 perfect fit for them. 

 

 King Fox tires from me . Videos of th  em her  nt now  [quote][b]

eskflyer

Joined: 24 May 2007
Posts: 44
Location: AK

Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 8:06 am Post subject: Re: Tires

I dont use tubes with either kingfox or the kenda front max 20x7x8 they work great . I do have a set of the kingfox that work great on the beaches up here in Alaska but do rub off quick when on the asphalt . the kendas do not rub off quick if your tracking is right on your gear . 



Yes Kenda front max .

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1220 Full Lotus

dave

Joined: 22 Sep 2006
Posts: 1382

Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 8:16 am Post subject: Re: Tires

I don't use tubes.  No leaks  so  far.  I did use tire sealant around the bead though. 



As Far as treaded tires,  I would not use knobby ones that "could throw up stones etc.  Golf cart style tires would be the most aggressive I would want .  



Only draw back t o KingFox tires is with no tread you will have less braking due to skidding of tires under braking or Run up at times.  But over all the "props" certainly outweigh the "cons"   . They sure do add to the "fun factor"

Michael Logan

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 82

Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 4:38 pm Post subject: Tires

Dave,



Can you post the info on where and how to get the King Fox tires.



Mike Logan 



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ksridsdale(at)mipowerpara
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Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 5:09 pm Post subject: Tires

The tubes MiPPi Ultralights reccomends if used for the

Kit Fox Tires are purchased from Tire Express part

number 157-1449

cost is $10.35 each plus shipping



Regards,

Kevin R

MiPPi



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		   what size tubes did you use with the King Fox tires?

 

 thx

 

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 From: "dave" <dave(at)cfisher.com> 

 

 > 

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 > I think my old tires were 16.5 x 6.50 x 8.00 golf

 cart tires. 

 > Worked gear and will keep them in case i want to

 go a few mph faster. 

 > 

 > I have the King fox tires on now - pics here

 http://www.cfisher.com/ 

 > 

 > If you want King Fox tires better get them now as

 Kevin is near out at MIPPI. 

 > One they gone there will be no more under 50 to 75

 Each. 

 > I think he has a ad on Barnstormers for 15$ each. 

 > 

 > Do the King fox tires work ? Well if you have not

 tried some more radial off 

 > field stuff , well your Kitfox is likely begging

 to try it as they seem to be a 

 > perfect fit for them. 

 > 

 > King Fox tires from me . Videos of them here as

 well 

 > http://www.cfisher.com/ look for youtube link 

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 > Rotax Dealer, Ontario Canada 

 > Flying Videos and Kitfox Info 

 > http://www.cfisher.com/ 

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crazyivan

Joined: 25 Aug 2006
Posts: 62
Location: Pensacola

Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2007 8:18 am Post subject: Re: Tires

Mike, 



Unfortunately MiPPi Ultralights doesn't sell the Kingfox tires anymore.  I think they closed their doors for good.



If you do find a set for sale, get them, especially if you fly off of grass. I love them because I can get into about 5 or 6 inches of snow with no problem and they make for a comfortable taxi.  They are good in mud, puddles, and longer grass too.  There is less breaking action but unless you are flying from a 600' strip this won't make a difference.  They will also slow you down about 5 mph (more if you use wheel pants).  



They are 21x12x8 I believe and I had a local ATV service shop mount the pair for $30.

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lcfitt(at)sbcglobal.net
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Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2007 2:33 pm Post subject: Tires

The tires sold as Kingfox are Nankang.  Check the following Link.  The tires 

are listed on the bottom of the page. 

http://www.tiresunlimited.com/nankang_atv_tires.htm



Also Goodyear makes a treadless tire, but it is smaller in diameter and 

width.  I was planning on ordering a pair to look at them until my airplane 

turned to scrap metal. 

http://www.tiresunlimited.com/ALL%20TIRES/Goodyear/goodyear_smooth_terra.htm



Regards.



Lowell



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ksridsdale(at)mipowerpara
Guest

Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2007 2:43 pm Post subject: Tires

Kitfox owners

MiPPi has 1 set of King Fox tires remaining, however a

couple of our dealers like Dave Fisher in Ontario

Canada and Infinify PPC (Sturgis, Mi) still have some

remaining stock as well.



Keep flying

Kevin 

MiPPi Ultralights

734-377-2670



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 <dmivezic(at)yahoo.com>

 

 Mike, 

 

 Unfortunately MiPPi Ultralights doesn't sell the

 Kingfox tires anymore.  I think they closed their

 doors for good.

 

 If you do find a set for sale, get them, especially

 if you fly off of grass. I love them because I can

 get into about 5 or 6 inches of snow with no problem

 and they make for a comfortable taxi.  They are good

 in mud, puddles, and longer grass too.  There is

 less breaking action but unless you are flying from

 a 600' strip this won't make a difference.  They

 will also slow you down about 5 mph (more if you use

 wheel pants).  

 

 They are 21x12x8 I believe and I had a local ATV

 service shop mount the pair for $30.

 

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 Dave

 Speedster 912 UL

 

 

 

 

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Joined: 19 Jul 2006
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Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2007 3:49 pm Post subject: Tires

Buy the tires... Build the rest of a plane around them 



Noel



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Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2007 4:47 pm Post subject: Tires

Noel,



Moving in that direction, but not sure yet.  Thanks.



Lowell



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