F-21 8.50x6 tires?

[Ridesguy]

hello all ,
New to the site and seems like there is a lot
Information hear. Does any one have info. on using
8.50 x 6 tires on an F-21? Must not be to many of us
with 21s out hear. Also any O-320 mods for a F-21?
Need more power and prop. clearance.
Thanks,....

[cvavon]

Re: F-21 8.50x6 tires?

Go with AK Bush wheel 26 or 29 in tires will give you prop clearance.

[Ridesguy]

Re: F-21 8.50x6 tires?

What the *%$#? I like the way you think! We won't be
Landing on any river or big ass rocks yet! 8.50s should
work for now. Going with O-320 w/ an 80 or 82 inch prop.

[cvavon]

Re: F-21 8.50x6 tires?

the type cert for b model shows a 83 in prop the prop in this photo is 74 in an 82 in is 4 in more on a side and 26 in bush wheels are not much taller then 8/50 tires

[hyflyer]

Re: F-21 8.50x6 tires?

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