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Dana

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Has anybody owned (or flown) a Hatz (or other) with 1930's style tall skinny wheels? I've seen a number of pictures and videos of Hatzes equipped like that. The larger diameter would be better over rough fields but being narrow might sink in more on soft ground? They wouldn't be as strong in side loading, and braking effectiveness might suffer. But I wonder what the differences are like in the real world?

Of course, original wheels are rare, but I've heard of people using motorcycle wheels or compact spares.
 

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