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chris(at)southernskies.ne
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Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2007 4:03 pm Post subject: 8 inch wheels

New to this list, please excuse if topic came up before.



I have the 6 inch Matco Wheels/Brakes on my model 3 and also have a set of new "Tundra" 8 inch ATV tires (slick, big and fat).



I would like to switch to these big fat tires since my field is very rough.



Obviously, 8 inch wheels won't fit on the 6 inch Matco wheels, so my question is: What wheels do I need to get and what else do I need to change, if any?

Will my existing brakes work?



I heard something about ATV wheels but I don't have a clue as to what exact model to look at and how to make it work with my existing landing gear/axle/brakes (have the Grove Aluminum Gear).



Thanks for any advice.



Chris

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thesupe(at)hotmail.com
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Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2007 6:40 pm Post subject: 8 inch wheels

I switched my 6" wheels on my Avid MK IV to 8" Kitfox wheels so I could use the 8" tundra tires also.  I used a set of hubs from a Kitfox 3 and the 8" Mitchell wheels that came on the Kitfox 3s.  I'm guessing that your Matco wheels have the bearings inside the wheel and don't have a seperate hub.  I believe that is what was on my Avid to start with.  The disc brake rotor fit both sets of wheels, I just swapped from one set to the other.  The Kitfox hub needs more axle length than the Matcos.  I have another set of hubs for a Kitfox that I don't really need, but no extra 8" wheels.  Hope this info helps (and is correct)  Jim Chuk

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 --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Southern Skies <chris(at)southernskies.net>

 New to this list, please excuse if topic came up before.

 I have the 6 inch Matco Wheels/Brakes on my model 3 and also have a set of new "Tundra" 8 inch ATV tires (slick, big and fat).

 I would like to switch to these big fat tires since my field is very rough.

 Obviously, 8 inch wheels won't fit on the 6 inch Matco wheels, so my question is: What wheels do I need to get and what else do I need to change, if any?

 Will my existing brakes work?

 I heard something about ATV wheels but I don't have a clue as to what exact model to look at and how to make it work with my existing landing gear/axle/brakes (have the Grove Aluminum Gear).

 Thanks for any advice.

 Chris 

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kitfoxpilot(at)msn.com
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Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2007 6:46 pm Post subject: 8 inch wheels

What you will need is the original DOUGLAS ATV wheel to fit those large tires!  I have two sets of the original hubs and bearings, plus the axles if your interested.  Douglas has a web site just google you will find it.  Let me know if your interested in my hubs and axles.

  

 Ray



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		   Date: Sat, 1 Dec 2007 16:55:46 -0500

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 Subject: Kitfox-List: 8 inch wheels

 

 --> Kitfox-List message posted by: Southern Skies <chris(at)southernskies.net>

 

 New to this list, please excuse if topic came up before.

 

 I have the 6 inch Matco Wheels/Brakes on my model 3 and also have a set of new "Tundra" 8 inch ATV tires (slick, big and fat).

 

 I would like to switch to these big fat tires since my field is very rough.

 

 Obviously, 8 inch wheels won't fit on the 6 inch Matco wheels, so my question is: What wheels do I need to get and what else do I need to change, if any?

 Will my existing brakes work?

 

 I heard something about ATV wheels but I don't have a clue as to what exact model to look at and how to make it work with my existing landing gear/axle/brakes (have the Grove Aluminum Gear).

 

 Thanks for any advice.

 

 Chris 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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lcfitt(at)sbcglobal.net
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Posted: Sat Dec 01, 2007 10:17 pm Post subject: 8 inch wheels

Chris,



I believe Matco now has 8" wheels.  Contact them.



Lowell



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jose_m_toro(at)yahoo.com
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Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 7:15 am Post subject: 8 inch wheels

Chris:



An alternative is to keep the same wheels, and switch to higher diameter tires for the 6 inches wheel.  You could use a 20 inches tall tire or even higher if desired.



José Toro

ex Kitfox II/582



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LarryM

Joined: 27 Nov 2007
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Location: Genoa, IL

Posted: Sun Dec 02, 2007 3:39 pm Post subject: Re: 8 inch wheels

Which tires and how high can you put on the 6"?

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Posted: Tue Dec 04, 2007 6:15 am Post subject: 8 inch wheels

Larry:



An alternative is 8.00-6.  This tire is wider, and aproximately 20 inches tall as opposed to 16 inches on the regular 6.00-6 tire.  On my ex-Kitfox, I had 8 inches wheels and used 6.50-8 aviation grade tires that were 21 inches tall (and very heavy).  For sure, if you do a search in the internet you could find taller, non-aviation grade tires that could work.  I don't remember what model is you Kitfox, but it is very common to use non-aviation grade tires on earlier/ligther models (I-IV).  If you use bigger tires you would be trading off some speed.  Hope this help.



Jose

ex-Kitfox II/582 (and happy I'm still allowed to fly it)



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LarryM

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Location: Genoa, IL

Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 5:23 am Post subject: Re: 8 inch wheels

Thanks Jose,



  I found some 800 x 6 from Carlise.  I'll try those.  I haven't been able to find anything larger.  The big boys - Super Cub guys consider 26" small and shoot for 31 or 35".  Imagine the weight not to mention the cost on those!



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jose_m_toro(at)yahoo.com
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Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 7:55 am Post subject: 8 inch wheels

Larry:



That alternative is cheaper than changing wheels, and provides additional cushion.  Keep the list informed of the results!



Best Regards!



José



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