Max Tire Size for M1028

[usmc80]

Anyone know what the maxium tire size you can put on a CUCV without jacking it up and cutting the fenders? I'm looking to have something that works and looks good and is reasonably priced.

 

[GPrez]

Try tire size 255 x 85 x 16. It comes out to 33" tall and 10" wide. If you search that tire size you'll come across a picture in here with a 1028 or 1008 with those and no lift. It looks good.

285 x 75 x 16 is close to the same size but more expensive.

 

[mtn man]

Search for pick of my truck. Sorry on mobile now and don't have pick. We put the 255/85 on 2 CUCV my 1008 and dad in laws 1028. We used summit mud dogs good tires for the bucks. also have a friend with friend with this same size in bfg mud terrain. Nice but pricey. I
Mounted b oth 285/75 and the 255/85 and on the. Cucv 6" wheels the 255 was taller by about 1/2". Skinny enough that they never rub! Speedo still close. Look on my album for the picks

 

[mtn man]

And yes when I replace them I will get the same size and move the best 2 to the trailer and another to te spare.

 

[Cucvnut]

35's will fit.

 

[usmc80]

Search for pick of my truck. Sorry on mobile now and don't have pick. We put the 255/85 on 2 CUCV my 1008 and dad in laws 1028. We used summit mud dogs good tires for the bucks. also have a friend with friend with this same size in bfg mud terrain. Nice but pricey. I
Mounted b oth 285/75 and the 255/85 and on the. Cucv 6" wheels the 255 was taller by about 1/2". Skinny enough that they never rub! Speedo still close. Look on my album for the picks

Nice pics. They look good on it. How much do the 255 cost? I also saw your trailer dumping picture. Does that damage anything when you tip it up on its end like that?

 

[usmc80]

Try tire size 255 x 85 x 16. It comes out to 33" tall and 10" wide. If you search that tire size you'll come across a picture in here with a 1028 or 1008 with those and no lift. It looks good.

285 x 75 x 16 is close to the same size but more expensive.

Thanks, I just saw Mtn Man's pics of that size and look pretty good.

 

[mtn man]

The 1st set ran about $700 mounted and balanced. The second set I bought was a year later and they were at $770 mounted and balanced.... and they will patch them and rotate them for life... the shop here keeps these mud dawgs in stock in this size... he said he has a lot of ton truck duelly guys that buy them. He didn't have the BFG's, but they would have been about $200 each installed. The trailer dumping was just for show... no damage, but they were not intended for this use. Hard on the 'hinge' and the brake line.

 

[usmc80]

That doesn't sound to hateful. I'll look into it. Thanks

 

[usmc80]

35's will fit.

Just checked out your build pics. It looks awesome dude. How does the old 6.2 perform with big tires and lift since it lacks the power of gas motors and newer diesels? Thats why I'm hesitant on tricking it out and spending alot of money on tires.

 

[islandguydon]

MT 37"x 10" is what mine has. The steel wheel standard GM

 

[that1028guy]

34x10.50x16 supper swamper LTB They have the MIL spec look, and I have them on my stock suspension 1028a2 and love them! Try tirepackage.com

 

[usmc80]

Found some tires called General Grabber. They seem to be priced well, look decent and have good reviews. Now the big question, what size to go with......?

 

[mtn man]

They make them in the 285 with red letter sidewalks... Always thought they would look good with the red letters.

 

[usmc80]

They make them in the 285 with red letter sidewalks... Always thought they would look good with the red letters.

Yeah, I saw that too. I gotta see 'em in person before I can decide.

 

[idM1028]

Just checked out your build pics. It looks awesome dude. How does the old 6.2 perform with big tires and lift since it lacks the power of gas motors and newer diesels? Thats why I'm hesitant on tricking it out and spending alot of money on tires.

The gears on a M1028 (4.56's) should help with that a bit. A turbo would definitely give you more power, but the jury's still out on this. Some people will say something like a Banks kit works fine, some will say you're asking for blown head gaskets, etc. I'd do a search before you go that route. There are some other things you can do as well to help in the power department for little or nothing (for example, turning the IP up a bit.)

 

[usmc80]

The gears on a M1028 (4.56's) should help with that a bit. A turbo would definitely give you more power, but the jury's still out on this. Some people will say something like a Banks kit works fine, some will say you're asking for blown head gaskets, etc. I'd do a search before you go that route. There are some other things you can do as well to help in the power department for little or nothing (for example, turning the IP up a bit.)

Ok thanks for the advice. I will look into it.