Desser Tire & Rubber Company has just introduced its new line of ultimate backcountry Tundra tyres. The first iteration in a series of new tyre releases is the Aero Classic LSA/Experimental 8.50-6 4 ply rating smooth tyre.
This tyre has essentially the same dimensions as the TSO 850-6 tyres that are in use currently, but is rated at 4 ply, instead of 6, and has a smooth tread profile, which is designed not to pick up pebbles and rocks, and damage the skin of the aircraft, and is highly deflected to absorb larger river rocks and gravel. This new tyre incorporates a tube, and will be one of the lightest size tyres in its class, and has a high speed rating of 120 MPH.
This tyre will easily work on most LSA tailwheel aircraft, using either Cleveland, Grove, or Matco 6″ wheels and brake packages, and features a generous 5/32″+ tread depth for extended wear. It will also offer tremendous value in a tyre of this size, retailing at less than $200.00 per tyre, and is manufactured here in the United States.
The follow on to this tyre will be a fully sanctioned FAA/TSO 8.50-6 4pr tyre, that will be for type certificated aircraft use. Larger, 27″ and 31″ Aero Classic tyres are to follow in the near future, that can be utilized as Tubeless or Tube Type application. This tyre will be available in mid-summer of 2014, directly from Desser Tire & Rubber Company, Inc.
The specifications for this Aero Classic LSA/Experimental tyre are:
Size: 8.50-6, tube type Ply: 4 ply Load Rating: 1600 lbs. @ 20PSI Weight: 10.2 lbs. Weight with Tube: 12.4 lbs. Bottoming Load: 4320 lbs. Max Speed: 120MPH Skid Depth: .160 Outside Dimension: 22.10max Width: 8.85″ max