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Alaskan Bushwheels™ are designed for use in the off field operations or just for the back yard pilot. They are both larger and softer than most comparison tires. Bushwheels provide increased ground and prop clearance, and provide maximum shock absorption for the landing gear and fuselage. Alaskan Bushwheels™ ARE FAA TSO C62d approved. Please check out the STC page (see home page)to view current listings.  31”X13”X6” RADIAL ALASKAN BUSHWHEELS™ MUST HAVE A MINIMUM AIR-PRESSURE OF 8PSI. Because these tires have a radial* and not bias construction, air-pressures must be ran higher to achieve maximum life expectancy, floatation, shock absorption and the expected capabilities of a Tundra Tire. * The redesign of the standard bias Bushwheel to a radial has caused many positive results; Increased flexibility 15% less rolling resistance Approximately 6lbs lighter than the bias 31” Bushwheel Thinner profile Wider footprint And kevlar® reinforcement. Historically, tires intended for tundra/bush flying have been run at lower air-pressures to achieve more floatation, shock absorption, wider footprints, etc… but that is not the case with the Radial tire. With the 2nd Generation Sidewalls and Kevlar® reinforcement the tires have inherited more flexibility but require the higher air-pressures to maximize those capabilities and the life expectancy of the tire. For Technical Assistance or questions, please call the Factory 800-442-8473. The Alaskan Bushwheel™ Radial tire has demonstrated 15% less rolling resistance and has a stronger sidewall that is inherent to radial tires. The radial tire doesn’t get a ‘flat spot’ from sitting. It is lighter and has a narrow profile that allows for less parasite drag, yet has a larger footprint than the Bias tire. The Radial evenly distributes weight across the bearing surface of the tread instead of having a ‘strong spot’ like the Bias. The Radial is not as temperamental about air pressure as the Bias, allowing pilots enhanced operation when going from low to high altitudes (in other words the 2% differential in altitude per 1000’ isn’t going to effect the performance of the tire when going from sea level to mountain strips.). The reduced weight of the Radial means 10lbs more payload throughout the mission life of the tire as well. Which equates to a couple more gallons of gas, 10lbs more freight and $$$$ to part 135 operators and an increased safety margin for everyone. This too only applies to new Bushwheels with part number 31136.R. 26” x 12” x 6” increase to 1800lbs per tire 29” x 13” x 6” increase to 1800lbs per tire 31” x 13” x 6” increase to 1500lbs per tire Keep in mind that this only applies to new tires with part numbers ending with .II (ex. 26126.II or 29136.II) and for the 31” tire, 31136.R. As of 2003, .R now applies to the 26" and 29" tires also. | Tire STC Applicable Aircraft | About Bushwheels | Bushwheel Basics | Light-Weight 35 | AIRSTREAKS | | Return Home | Tires | Tailwheel Systems | Catalog | Photo of the Month | Contact Us | H.D. Maule Gear | Wheels | |
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