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Dick Maddux

Joined: 24 Jun 2008
Posts: 516
Location: Milton, Fl

Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 4:48 am Post subject: Kingfox tires

Went on the Tires Unlimited website and checked for Nanking smooth tires like I am running on my 4. They don't list them anymore and after calling he confirmed they don't have them. Anyone know who might have them? Or a similar tire. I like them and was looking for a spare.

                                                            Dick Maddux

                                                            Fox 4

                                                            Pensacola,Fl

 Feeling the pinch at the grocery store?  Make dinner for $10 or less.

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akflyerbob

Joined: 06 Jan 2008
Posts: 30
Location: Soldotna, Alaska

Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 8:12 am Post subject: Re: Kingfox tires

tireco.com site says Nanking products available in north America

It also shows 21-12-8 slick tires as available

Bob

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Michael Logan

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 82

Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 3:54 pm Post subject: Kingfox tires

I have a pair that I  bought last year but can't find wheels to fit since I have the Cleveland wheels  and brakes.  I could let the two tires and two tubes go for $90 plus  shipping.  I believe that is what I paid for the tires alone.

  

 Mike



   From: owner-kitfox-list-server(at)matronics.com  [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of  Catz631(at)aol.com

Sent: Monday, March 16, 2009 8:47 AM

To:  kitfox-list(at)matronics.com

Subject: Kingfox tires  

 

 Went on the Tires Unlimited website and checked for Nanking smooth tires  like I am running on my 4. They don't list them anymore and after calling he  confirmed they don't have them. Anyone know who might have them? Or a similar  tire. I like them and was looking for a spare.

                                                             Dick Maddux

                                                             Fox 4

                                                             Pensacola,Fl

 

  Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make dinner  for $10 or less.

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Mike Logan
Fredericksburg, VA

vetdrem

Joined: 20 Nov 2007
Posts: 62

Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 4:15 pm Post subject: Re: Kingfox tires

I'll take them,  call me at (989)387-4662



Louie

Paul A. Franz, P.E.

Joined: 02 Dec 2008
Posts: 280
Location: Bellevue WA

Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 5:16 pm Post subject: Kingfox tires

On Mon, March 16, 2009 3:56 pm, Michael Logan wrote:

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		   I have a pair that I bought last year but can't find wheels to fit since I

 have the Cleveland wheels and brakes.


	


The wheels shown on Dick Maddux's 'Fox:



<http://forums.matronics.com/files/Kitfox_057_183.jpg>



Are certainly good looking and the tires seem to be a very pleasing low profile shape.



Why won't they fit on your Cleveland wheels?



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Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 6:10 pm Post subject: Kingfox tires

I did not like my king fox tires I wore them out in a very short time but they looked very good   In ordered some tires on line w steel rims and gave the rims away they are 4 ply with a turf saver tried that will last lot longer then the king fox and did not cost much moor mal

  mod 2 582   18.2 hrs this year  michigan 



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From: Catz631(at)aol.com <Catz631(at)aol.com>

Subject: Kingfox tires

To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com

Date: Monday, March 16, 2009, 12:47 PM



   Went on the Tires Unlimited website and checked for Nanking smooth tires like I am running on my 4. They don't list them anymore and after calling he confirmed they don't have them. Anyone know who might have them? Or a similar tire. I like them and was looking for a spare.

                                                            Dick Maddux

                                                            Fox 4

                                                            Pensacola,Fl



 Feeling the pinch at the grocery store?  Make dinner for $10 or less.



	


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Dick Maddux

Joined: 24 Jun 2008
Posts: 516
Location: Milton, Fl

Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 3:38 am Post subject: Kingfox tires

Thanks for the info Bob. I found them on line. I don't think the tires will last all that long and I assume the little holes in them are wear holes.(ie: when the rubber gets to the bottom of the holes, chuck them) I was trying to find a replacement source for when I reach that point. I primarily use my Nanking tires on grass with some asphalt use. I didn't want to buy a new set and hold on to them for a couple of years (if mine last that long) as rubber tires are perishable like bungees. I would rather buy fresh.

                                               Dick Maddux

                                               Fox 4-1200

                                               Pensacola,Fl

  

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larry huntley

Joined: 19 Jul 2008
Posts: 149

Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 8:47 am Post subject: Kingfox tires

Dick,

  I don't know which tires those are for sure,but I am still running my  original little fat bald tires that came with my Fox in 1992. I first flew it in  1998 and now have 500+ hours on  it.                                       Larry Huntley

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Kitfox 4-1200 N234EE
EA81,AMAX Redrive Warp 3 blade

Michael Logan

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 82

Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 12:54 pm Post subject: Kingfox tires

The Cleveland's are 6 inch instead of 8. 



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Guy Buchanan

Joined: 16 Jul 2006
Posts: 1204
Location: Ramona, CA

Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2009 3:16 pm Post subject: Kingfox tires

At 04:37 AM 3/17/2009, you wrote:

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		  I don't think the tires will last all that long and I assume the 

little holes in them are wear holes.(ie: when the rubber gets to the 

bottom of the holes, chuck them)


	


Nah. They've got this stuff inside that looks like heavy cloth. When 

that starts showing, that's when you chuck 'em. 

Guy Buchanan

San Diego, CA

K-IV 1200 / 582-C / Warp / 300 hrs. and counting

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Dick Maddux

Joined: 24 Jun 2008
Posts: 516
Location: Milton, Fl

Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 11:36 am Post subject: Kingfox tires

Larry,

  I believe I have those tubes and tires you are talking about sitting in the overhead of my hanger. I took them off the Kitfox as soon as I saw the "Kingfox"  tires in a picture. The tires I had/have have knobs on the side and don't look all that good so I went with the Kingfox look (much cleaner) I couldn't find the actual Kingfox tires anymore so went to the Nankang tire which everyone says is the same. I have had these almost 8 mounths now and am very happy with them. I am running them tubeless and have had no problems.

                                          Dick Maddux

                                          Fox 4-1200

                                          Pensacola,Fl

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Posted: Wed Mar 18, 2009 1:13 pm Post subject: Kingfox tires

Dick,

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WurlyBird

Joined: 16 May 2008
Posts: 207
Location: North Pole, Alaska

Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2009 6:38 am Post subject: Re: Kingfox tires

I have been considering getting new tires because I do not like the way the ones installed are wearing.  I can not find any of the tires mentioned on this thread on any of the websites mentioned on this thread.  Can someone help?  I did find some Nanco 21x12-8 Slick ATV tires, will these work as well?  The price is certainly hard to beat.

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Kitfox 3 / 582 / 70" IVO 2 blade GA
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akflyer

Joined: 07 May 2007
Posts: 574
Location: Soldotna AK

Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2009 8:42 am Post subject: Re: Kingfox tires

FWIW...  I got this email this morning



Everyone,

After several request, MiPPi Ultralights is considering a production run of the King Fox Tundra Tire 21 x 12 x 8.  These are the same tire the avaition and Ultralight community has grown to love and trust.



The cost for a set (2) tires will be $70.00 USF plus shipping. 

To estimate your shipping cost go to either Fed EX or USPS shipping from zip code 48150, box size 20 x 20 x 12, weight 22 lbs.



All orders must be pre-ordered with a $10.00 USF deposit (paypal payment) required at the time of ordering.



We are planning our production run for April 20 and the tires will be ready to ship at the in May 2009. 

Please forward this email to your fellow flyers.  Mippi Ultralights will need to accumulate a order of 500 tires to justify the production run.



Kevin s. Ridsdale - Mippi Ultralights

Phone after 5:00 PM EST 734-377-2670

ksridsdale(at)mipowerparachute.com

or

ksridsdale(at)yahoo.com

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Tom Jones

Joined: 12 Mar 2006
Posts: 752
Location: Ellensburg, WA

Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2009 4:16 pm Post subject: Re: Kingfox tires

 	  akflyer wrote: 	
		  FWIW...  I got this email this morning



Everyone,

After several request, MiPPi Ultralights is considering a production run of the King Fox Tundra Tire 21 x 12 x 8.  These are the same tire the avaition and Ultralight community has grown to love and trust.



The cost for a set (2) tires will be $70.00 USF plus shipping. 

To estimate your shipping cost go to either Fed EX or USPS shipping from zip code 48150, box size 20 x 20 x 12, weight 22 lbs.



All orders must be pre-ordered with a $10.00 USF deposit (paypal payment) required at the time of ordering.



We are planning our production run for April 20 and the tires will be ready to ship at the in May 2009. 

Please forward this email to your fellow flyers.  Mippi Ultralights will need to accumulate a order of 500 tires to justify the production run.



Kevin s. Ridsdale - Mippi Ultralights

Phone after 5:00 PM EST 734-377-2670

ksridsdale(at)mipowerparachute.com

or

ksridsdale(at)yahoo.com 	




This is good news.  For anyone wondering what the Mippi King Fox tires look like, here's a picture.  King Fox 21 X 12 X 8 Mippi King Fox on the right, Nanco 18 X 8.5 X  8 on the left.  Both mounted on stock Kitfox Douglas ATV wheels.

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Tom Jones
Classic IV
503 Rotax, 72 inch Two blade Warp
Ellensburg, WA

taildragon(at)msn.com
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Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2009 4:38 pm Post subject: Kingfox tires

<?xml:namespace prefix="v" /><?xml:namespace prefix="o" /><![endif]-->  Tom,

  

 They look great. How do they handle gravel, thorns, sharp rocks, gopher  holes, etc. experienced on off airport landings?

  

 Roger

  

  

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brianm(at)snolab.ca
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Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2009 5:17 pm Post subject: Kingfox tires

Hi Folks

  

 Not only do these tires  work great on soft fields, pavement they also work great on ice.

 Brian

 Speedster  912

 85%  complete



   From: owner-kitfox-list-server(at)matronics.com  [mailto:owner-kitfox-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Roger  Standley

Sent: April 3, 2009 8:38 PM

To:  kitfox-list(at)matronics.com

Subject: Re: Re: Kingfox  tires

 

<?xml:namespace prefix="v" /><?xml:namespace prefix="o" /><![endif]-->  Tom,

  

 They look great. How do they handle gravel, thorns, sharp rocks, gopher  holes, etc. experienced on off airport landings?

  

 Roger

  

  

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Tom Jones

Joined: 12 Mar 2006
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Location: Ellensburg, WA

Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 3:38 am Post subject: Re: Kingfox tires

[quote="taildragon(at)msn.com"]<xml><xml><endif>  Tom,

  

 They look great. How do they handle gravel, thorns, sharp rocks, gopher  holes, etc. experienced on off airport landings?

  

 Roger

  

  

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Roger, I only have three of the Douglas wheels so have been waiting for the Nancos to wear out before I mount the other King Fox on the rim.  I may have to go ahead and switch them over and try out some off airport this summer.

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Classic IV
503 Rotax, 72 inch Two blade Warp
Ellensburg, WA

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Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 5:52 am Post subject: Kingfox tires

my king fox tires wore out in a very short time but  everyone liked them   

malcolm ,michigan 

mod 2 583 

sport pilot

--- On Sat, 4/4/09, Tom Jones <nahsikhs(at)elltel.net> wrote:

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From: Tom Jones <nahsikhs(at)elltel.net>

Subject: Re: Kingfox tires

To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com

Date: Saturday, April 4, 2009, 11:38 AM



--> Kitfox-List message posted by: "Tom Jones" <[url=/mc/compose?to=nahsikhs(at)elltel.net]nahsikhs(at)elltel.net[/url]>



[quote="taildragon(at)msn.com"]  Tom,

  

 They look great. How do they handle gravel, thorns, sharp rocks, gopher  holes, etc. experienced on off airport  landings?

  

 Roger

  

  

 

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Roger, I only have three of the Douglas wheels so have been waiting for the Nancos to wear out before I mount the other King Fox on the rim.  I may have to go ahead and switch them over and try out some off airport this summer.

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Tom Jones

Classic IV

503 Rotax, 72 inch Two blade Warp

Ellensburg, WA





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akflyer

Joined: 07 May 2007
Posts: 574
Location: Soldotna AK

Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 7:37 am Post subject: Re: Kingfox tires

We have pounded them off pavement, grass, rock, snow, sand and gravel.  No issues with them to date.  I thought they were holding up much better than the ground off ATV tires that were originally supplied.  There are a few scuff marks from the pavement, but that is it.



One must be cautious.  Big tires with low inflation pressure on pavement can get to be a hand full very quickly.  If all you fly off of is pavement, I would not recommend the KF tires.

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