Building and Flying Related Boards › miniMax, Hi-Max, and AirBike General Discussions
erkki67November 19, 2019, 8:00pm
The Minimax is a sturdy and simple Aircraft, but with the drawback of a stone hard landing gear.
Has there ever been a Minimax flying with tundra oder Bushwheels installed?
ulbuilderNovember 21, 2019, 12:19pm
For an easy to find and affordable "bush" tire you want the Carlisle Turf Glide Golf Cart Tire - 8.00-6. According to
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005O5WDOM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_q4N1Db33NGZ7W they weigh 8.7lbs each, are about 18" diameter and cost less than $50 each.
Other manufacturers also make 8.00-6 tires.
As far as I know if you want anything larger than these Turf Glide tires you will need larger diameter wheels.
I'm running a Carlisle 4-ply 15x6.00-6 ribbed tire and it seems to do a good job absorbing my novice landings on the grass runway.
Willie TNovember 22, 2019, 2:51am
Maybe the answer is going to floats, and relocating to living on a lake. LOL
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