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STOL CH 750: Testing New Tires, Part Two
We evaluate new 21-inch tires and wheels (from Matco) on the STOL CH 750. Notice the excellent ground handling capability of this airplane with precise stee...
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Comment by Hank Optland on December 29, 2010 at 6:43pm -
How much is the cruise speed lowered with the same engine rpm due to the aerodynamic drag from the larger wheels and tires?
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Comment by Andre Levesque on December 28, 2010 at 10:35am -
How many lbs of pressure in those tires ? on soft ground and for hard surface? Any compromise?
Looks great tho!
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Comment by Phillip Owens on December 24, 2010 at 12:23pm -
Would be interested in a report regarding the 21" tires, How many modifications to the hubs,wheels,brakes and nosewheel fork were required and how do you asess the results? Good, so so, excellent, what was the performance results on grass and hard surface as well as rough terrain.
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