8.50x6 vs 8.00x6

[Heflin]

I've searched and read numerous threads and I am trying to find a side by side photo comparison of the 8.50x6 vs 8.00x6. What speed difference have y'all that've used both noticed? I'm looking at primarily well-prepared grass runway with the occasional asphalt airport use. I'd like a tire that would lend itself to a little more flotation than the 6.00x6 when the ground is softer during the winter.

Thanks,
Rob

[Bruce Fenstermacher]

Rob,

From the description of your expected use you don't need 8.50 tires nor the hassle of their approval. 8x6 will be fine. Currently my 170 is based at a grass field that is not well prepared, but mowed for the most part and we are only using 7x6.

[n3833v]

If i recall, someone posted some side by side pictures of the 8.50 & 8.00.
found: http://cessna170.org/forums/viewtopic.p ... 8.50+tires

John

[Heflin]

I think those are 6.00 and 8.50.

[tweiss]

Here you go. 6.00x6 (4 ply) 8.00x6 (4 ply) 8.50x6 (6 ply).

However, the 6.00's and 8.50's are air'd up to proper pressure. The 8.00's in the middle are not even mounted on wheels. I'm guessing the 8.00's would be about an inch taller if mounted and air'd up.

Tom

[Heflin]

Can you make that picture larger? Thanks.

[Bruce Fenstermacher]

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[Heflin]

Thanks!