BEC - 19-11-2011 at 02:54 PM
I am currently running stock flexifoil barrows. Want to upgrade to the midi. I have found several at local stores (central tractor, etc.) What is the
difference between a tire that has a crown on it or one that is very flat on top. I see that many members talk about Carlisle tires..do I have to buy
that name brand? Smooth ribbed or one with tread? Mostly flying in horse pastures and soccer fields.
shehatesmyhobbies - 19-11-2011 at 04:40 PM
The midi's will give you a bigger contact footprint. On the beach it will help a good bit, on the grass, it may make it a little easier to slide
around because of the profile. The sidewalls will not "roll" as much when you are turning in hard or putting a lot of pressure during a good pull on
the grass! Not sure but we may have a set, I can check!
BEC - 19-11-2011 at 04:57 PM
Yes please check, I would much rather purchase all my things from PKF Members who are always helping me out. Will these make my buggy ride a little
nicer in the bumpier fields if I run the air pressure a little low?
shehatesmyhobbies - 19-11-2011 at 05:48 PM
Maybe a little! I will check in the morning and get back to you!
geokite - 19-11-2011 at 07:01 PM
I usually buy the more rounded tires, but the width of your rim will determine how rounded the tire is.
I have found that Carlisle tires have thicker treads and last quite a bit longer than the generic Chinese tires that are a bit cheaper. I think I
heard that Carlisle tires are being made by another brand now. Sorry, don't know that name right now.
DAKITEZ - 19-11-2011 at 10:19 PM
The wider the tire on grass will equal more friction and drag. Not that this is a negative thing, but you will most likely finding yourself having to
size up a kite than if you were on the standard barrow tires. When I ride on grass with bigfoot lights instead of barrows I need to size up atleast 2m
larger because of the resistance of the grass. Not all turf is the same so depending on how thick, long, etc. your results may vary a bit.
BeamerBob - 19-11-2011 at 10:29 PM
I'll second Dino's observation. It won't be so much of an issue if you ride on thin scruffy grass. Thick and lush will bog you down worse with the
wide tires as well as them be squirmy on top instead of steadily cutting through the grass.
shehatesmyhobbies - 20-11-2011 at 12:57 AM
I would also agree on that observation, knowing his smaller than myself stature not sure it would slow him down that much at all. He's probably 40lbs
lighter than me.
BEC - 20-11-2011 at 08:05 AM
Just to confirm. I am looking at a 16 x 6.5 x 8 tire. I have found 2 styles that match this size. One looks like an oversized version of the stock
wheel I am already running. The other is very flat on top. Almost concave on the top as it sits on the shelf (not mounted) to the wheel. I am thinking
that once tube and air is in it, it will flatten out more. When I say flat, it's like you could put a 2x6 board on it and the rubber would be touching
the entire surface of the wood.
I am not big...150lbs. and my flexifoil is at the smallest setting on my downtube.....if you were talking about my size for kite pulling??
bobalooie57 - 20-11-2011 at 08:46 AM
I think I'd go with the 'oversized version' of what you are running now. I think the flat top version has a quite aggressive tread which might tend
to grab when cornering hard on turf, flipping you over maybe? BTW, have you ever flown at Fairhaven Beach State Park? It looks like it might be fun
on a N wind.