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1. 04:33 AM - Re: Hello ...where did everybody go? (Stephen J. Soule)
2. 10:44 AM - Re: 6" TIRES (Hello ...where did everybody go?) (Stein Bruch)
3. 06:30 PM - Re: RV8-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 06/22/04 (Sally and George)
4. 06:41 PM - Re: 6" TIRES (Hello ...where did everybody go?) (Jacob & Grace)
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| Subject: | Hello ...where did everybody go? |
--> RV8-List message posted by: "Stephen J. Soule" <SSoule@pfclaw.com>
Jacob,
I recall some discussion on the general RV list about six inch tires. The
builders were in England where much of the flying was from turf. Maybe you
can mine the archives for more information.
Steve
RV-6A N227RV flying
RV-8 N222SZ under construction
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[mailto:owner-rv8-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jacob & Grace
Subject: RV8-List: Hello ...where did everybody go?
--> RV8-List message posted by: "Jacob & Grace"
--> <grizzlybear@klondiker.com>
I am surprised no one can help me with the tire question.....hope I didn't
offend. Come to think of it I have seen very little activity...maybe
everybody is out flying!
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| Subject: | 6" TIRES (Hello ...where did everybody go?) |
--> RV8-List message posted by: "Stein Bruch" <stein@steinair.com>
Hi Jacob,
I didn't necessarily want to intervene since I don't actually have an RV8,
but rather a couple of RV6's. Anyway, I do know of several RV8's that have
sucessfully installed 6" tires on them.
There are 3 different ways to approach it.
#1) Buy the bigger 1 1/2" axle and bolt it on in place of the smaller one
supplied by Van's. This is the easiest route, and I think if you contact
Grove (landing gear folks), they can probably set you up. Then you can
install standard 6.00x6's on it.
#2) Built a bushing that buids up the axle from 1 1/4" to 1 1/2", then
install the 6.00 wheels. If the wheels are not too wide, I've seen this
done.
#3) Find some funky sized tire that is a 5" tire, but much larger in size.
Surprisingly, this has also been done, but don't know too much about it.
With the flat landing gear, my choice would be to find a larger axle, bolt
it on, buy larger wheels/brakes and go! Not the cheapest route, but most
likely the easiest. And, keep in mind this is only a possibility on the RV8
with the flat gear, can't change the axle sizes on the spring rod gears of
the other RV's.
Cheers,
Stein Bruch
RV6's, Minneapolis.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rv8-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv8-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Jacob & Grace
Subject: RV8-List: Hello ...where did everybody go?
--> RV8-List message posted by: "Jacob & Grace" <grizzlybear@klondiker.com>
I am surprised no one can help me with the tire question.....hope I didn't
offend. Come to think of it I have seen very little activity...maybe
everybody is out flying!
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| Subject: | RE: RV8-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 06/22/04 |
--> RV8-List message posted by: "Sally and George" <aeronut58@hotmail.com>
Just to reasure you that you've been heard. I read your question, but don't
have any useful experience to share with you. N888GK has standard wheels
and tires, which work fine on pavement and reasonably well maintained grass
runways.
My GUESS is that larger wheels and tires would work, since the RV8 has more
than enough rudder and fin area, but it's only a guess.
George
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> 1. 10:22 PM - Hello ...where did everybody go? (Jacob & Grace)
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>From: "Jacob & Grace" <grizzlybear@klondiker.com>
>Subject: RV8-List: Hello ...where did everybody go?
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>--> RV8-List message posted by: "Jacob & Grace" <grizzlybear@klondiker.com>
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>I am surprised no one can help me with the tire question.....hope I didn't
>offend.
>Come to think of it I have seen very little activity...maybe everybody is
>out flying!
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| Subject: | Re: 6" TIRES (Hello ...where did everybody go?) |
--> RV8-List message posted by: "Jacob & Grace" <grizzlybear@klondiker.com>
Excelent thanks. I call Grove first. If that doesn't work I'll try bigger
5 ", and modify last. Appreciate it!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Stein Bruch" <stein@steinair.com>
Subject: RE: RV8-List: 6" TIRES (Hello ...where did everybody go?)
> --> RV8-List message posted by: "Stein Bruch" <stein@steinair.com>
>
> Hi Jacob,
>
> I didn't necessarily want to intervene since I don't actually have an RV8,
> but rather a couple of RV6's. Anyway, I do know of several RV8's that
have
> sucessfully installed 6" tires on them.
>
> There are 3 different ways to approach it.
>
> #1) Buy the bigger 1 1/2" axle and bolt it on in place of the smaller one
> supplied by Van's. This is the easiest route, and I think if you contact
> Grove (landing gear folks), they can probably set you up. Then you can
> install standard 6.00x6's on it.
>
> #2) Built a bushing that buids up the axle from 1 1/4" to 1 1/2", then
> install the 6.00 wheels. If the wheels are not too wide, I've seen this
> done.
>
> #3) Find some funky sized tire that is a 5" tire, but much larger in size.
> Surprisingly, this has also been done, but don't know too much about it.
>
> With the flat landing gear, my choice would be to find a larger axle, bolt
> it on, buy larger wheels/brakes and go! Not the cheapest route, but most
> likely the easiest. And, keep in mind this is only a possibility on the
RV8
> with the flat gear, can't change the axle sizes on the spring rod gears of
> the other RV's.
>
> Cheers,
> Stein Bruch
> RV6's, Minneapolis.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-rv8-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-rv8-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Jacob & Grace
> To: rv8-list@matronics.com
> Subject: RV8-List: Hello ...where did everybody go?
>
>
> --> RV8-List message posted by: "Jacob & Grace"
<grizzlybear@klondiker.com>
>
> I am surprised no one can help me with the tire question.....hope I didn't
> offend. Come to think of it I have seen very little activity...maybe
> everybody is out flying!
>
>
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