31' Dresser Tundra Tires Installed (pics)
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31' Dresser Tundra Tires Installed (pics)
Hello Maule Pilots,
I just installed a set of Dresser 31' Smooth Tundra Tires on my 1973 Maule M-4. They replaced a well worn set of 29' Airhawks. The tires mounted up easily on my 10' Alaska Bushwheel wheels. The valve stems on the 1100-12 inner-tubes were a little short, but worked. A little contact cement was added to all the beads to prevent slippage.
Obtaining a FAA 337 Field Approval wasn't a big deal either. Anyway looking forward to trying them out!
James
Clear Creek, Idaho
I just installed a set of Dresser 31' Smooth Tundra Tires on my 1973 Maule M-4. They replaced a well worn set of 29' Airhawks. The tires mounted up easily on my 10' Alaska Bushwheel wheels. The valve stems on the 1100-12 inner-tubes were a little short, but worked. A little contact cement was added to all the beads to prevent slippage.
Obtaining a FAA 337 Field Approval wasn't a big deal either. Anyway looking forward to trying them out!
James
Clear Creek, Idaho
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31/11-10 4 PLY AERO CLASSIC SMOOTH TUNDRA TIRE
New Aero Classic Tundra 31 x 11.00-10 4 Ply
THIS TIRE IS FOR 10 INCH WHEEL.
Our "Pillow Soft" 31 x 11.00-10 4 Ply stands 31 inches tall and weighs in "featherlight" at 25 lbs. Can be used Tubeless or with tubes.
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25 pounds each plus the tube. I aired them up to 10 psi to start will, but think that 6 to 8 psi would be perfect for off-airport operations. I also added contact cement to all the beads to prevent any slippage. The contact cement worked great on my 29' Airhawks after shearing a valve stem without it. Free shipping too & no tax. I'll have a pirep on the 31s after next weekend.
James
Clear Creek, Idaho
31/11-10 4 PLY AERO CLASSIC SMOOTH TUNDRA TIRE
New Aero Classic Tundra 31 x 11.00-10 4 Ply
THIS TIRE IS FOR 10 INCH WHEEL.
Our "Pillow Soft" 31 x 11.00-10 4 Ply stands 31 inches tall and weighs in "featherlight" at 25 lbs. Can be used Tubeless or with tubes.
crbnunit,
25 pounds each plus the tube. I aired them up to 10 psi to start will, but think that 6 to 8 psi would be perfect for off-airport operations. I also added contact cement to all the beads to prevent any slippage. The contact cement worked great on my 29' Airhawks after shearing a valve stem without it. Free shipping too & no tax. I'll have a pirep on the 31s after next weekend.
James
Clear Creek, Idaho
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From the research that I did the Gar Aero 10' Adapters are supposed to work with these 31' tires. You will need the correct inner tube 1100-12. I also have an oversized Gar Aero tail-fork with the $28 replacement tire, rather than a $400 baby bushwheel.N949JH wrote:Will these tires fit on a 6" wheel with gar aero adapters?
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Hello Maule Pilots,TxAgfisher wrote:Is that the HD or extended gear?
I don't have the extended gear. It wasn't available when I needed a new set of landing gear (long story). That is the Maule HD gear, a great product but not cheap. At the time I also purchased the 10' ABI wheels and shaved 29' Airhawks. Just recently I noticed a break in one of the Airhawks tread so I upgraded to these 31' Tundra Tires. Anyway I look forward to many years with this new set of shoes;)
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31' Desser Tundra Tire PIREP
Hello Maule Pilots,
I am really enjoying the new tires. That said they only measure 29 inches from the ground at 10 psi compared to a Husky equipped with 31 inch AK Bushwheels located in my hanger at an honest 31'. My shaved 29x10-11 Airhawks only measured only 26' from the ground.
I now have them aired down to 8 psi and that seems about perfect for most operations. If I were to need to operate in some really rocky areas I could easily reduce the psi to 6.
So anyway, I ordered up a 0-15 psi ATV tire pressure gauge from amazon.com that accurately measures these lower pressures. I can still easily see over the engine cowling of my M-4 with the new tires. If you however are looking for a true 31' tire these tires are not it. But for half the price of the 31' AK Bushwheels I'm am very satisfied.
James
Clear Creek, Idaho
I am really enjoying the new tires. That said they only measure 29 inches from the ground at 10 psi compared to a Husky equipped with 31 inch AK Bushwheels located in my hanger at an honest 31'. My shaved 29x10-11 Airhawks only measured only 26' from the ground.
I now have them aired down to 8 psi and that seems about perfect for most operations. If I were to need to operate in some really rocky areas I could easily reduce the psi to 6.
So anyway, I ordered up a 0-15 psi ATV tire pressure gauge from amazon.com that accurately measures these lower pressures. I can still easily see over the engine cowling of my M-4 with the new tires. If you however are looking for a true 31' tire these tires are not it. But for half the price of the 31' AK Bushwheels I'm am very satisfied.
James
Clear Creek, Idaho
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