31' Dresser Tundra Tires Installed (pics)

Mods, approval, 337's, STC's, fun with the Feds.
super-maule
Posts: 59
Joined: Tue Aug 20, 2013 8:13 am
Location: Clear Creek, Idaho
Contact:

31' Dresser Tundra Tires Installed (pics)

Post by super-maule »

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

Image
Image
Image

User avatar
andy
Site Admin
Posts: 1662
Joined: Mon Aug 06, 2007 2:05 pm
Location: Lake James, NC, USA
Contact:

Post by andy »

Nice tires, James. I flew right over you when I left McCall ID headed for Missoula MT on 9/3/2016.
Andy
1986 MX7-180
Image

super-maule
Posts: 59
Joined: Tue Aug 20, 2013 8:13 am
Location: Clear Creek, Idaho
Contact:

Post by super-maule »

Nice tires, James. I flew right over you when I left McCall ID headed for Missoula MT on 9/3/2016.
_________________
Andy
1986 MX7

Andy,

You were a long ways from home. Feel free to drop in on my place anytime.

James
Clear Creek, Idaho

Image

User avatar
crbnunit
100+ Posts
Posts: 1890
Joined: Tue Mar 18, 2008 12:42 pm
Location: Alaska
Contact:

Post by crbnunit »

Nice! How much do they weigh and what pressure do you run?
You have to make up your mind about growing up and becoming a pilot. You can't do both!

super-maule
Posts: 59
Joined: Tue Aug 20, 2013 8:13 am
Location: Clear Creek, Idaho
Contact:

Post by super-maule »

Description:
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

N949JH
Posts: 75
Joined: Tue Dec 11, 2007 2:01 pm
Location: Wasilla, AK
Contact:

Post by N949JH »

Will these tires fit on a 6" wheel with gar aero adapters?

super-maule
Posts: 59
Joined: Tue Aug 20, 2013 8:13 am
Location: Clear Creek, Idaho
Contact:

Post by super-maule »

N949JH wrote:Will these tires fit on a 6" wheel with gar aero adapters?
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.

James

pilot
100+ Posts
Posts: 748
Joined: Sun Jul 14, 2013 12:24 pm
Location: Central LA
Contact:

Post by pilot »

Whoa, more info and a pic of that tailwheel/fork!!

Oh and were those 29's shaved? I have a set of brand new 29's, wondering about getting them shaved.
I can't remember if I fired six shots, or only five.....


M-5 220c, circa 1974
EAA #428061

User avatar
TxAgfisher
100+ Posts
Posts: 341
Joined: Wed Sep 23, 2015 8:58 am
Location: East Texas
Contact:

Post by TxAgfisher »

Is that the HD or extended gear?

super-maule
Posts: 59
Joined: Tue Aug 20, 2013 8:13 am
Location: Clear Creek, Idaho
Contact:

Post by super-maule »

TxAgfisher wrote:Is that the HD or extended gear?
Hello Maule Pilots,

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;)

James
Clear Creek, Idaho

"Had a lot of fun on those Airhawks"

Image

User avatar
crbnunit
100+ Posts
Posts: 1890
Joined: Tue Mar 18, 2008 12:42 pm
Location: Alaska
Contact:

Post by crbnunit »

Nice pic!
You have to make up your mind about growing up and becoming a pilot. You can't do both!

User avatar
Hottshot
100+ Posts
Posts: 995
Joined: Mon Aug 28, 2006 1:41 pm
Location: 4S3
Contact:

Post by Hottshot »

Cool!

VA Maule
100+ Posts
Posts: 420
Joined: Sun Feb 03, 2013 7:10 pm
Contact:

Post by VA Maule »

She's sure going up. It looks like there are some wires under you how much clearance did you have?
The best Government, is less Government.

super-maule
Posts: 59
Joined: Tue Aug 20, 2013 8:13 am
Location: Clear Creek, Idaho
Contact:

31' Desser Tundra Tire PIREP

Post by super-maule »

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

User avatar
maules.com
100+ Posts
Posts: 3144
Joined: Tue Aug 29, 2006 4:01 pm
Contact:

Post by maules.com »

Thankyou for the report James. It'll be interesting to see how they wear.
Is there any indication of the durability of the rubber compound used in the paperwork (if any) that came with tyres.
Jeremy
www.maules.com
Maule AK Worldwide

Post Reply

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 9 guests