Hi All,
I've been wanting to put larger tires on my Cessna 140 - not because I need them, I just think they look cool. But, the cost has discouraged me from pulling the trigger. I called Desser to see what my options are and they threw this out. I know it's not approved but I think it's safe. A LSA is only 80 pounds heavier that a 140 and I understand some of the larger experimentals (think Bearhawk and Super Cub clones) use them - apparently without problem. These are a LOT less expensive and weight around 5 pounds less (each) than the approved tires. What are your thoughts? Do you think not having a TSO stamp on tires is something someone doing a ramp check would look for?
https://www.desser.com/Aircraft-Tires-a ... -ADEA9.asp
Dave