Hello everyone and Happy New Year.
Well, I don't have and enclosure for my MV and for awhile now I've been looking for covers for the tires/wheels for my M1083A1, Myrtle. I want to protect my investment I have put in my tires and wheels from the sun and weather. At this time I have the Goodyear 395/85R20 tires on Myrtle.
I've seen the spare tire cover offered by Grigsby but for 7 tires/wheels it was just $$$.
www.grigsbytrucks.com
I also tried a set of these offer by Amazon but they were were for a 295 series wide tire and were very tight and about 8 inches to short. Yes, I thought about adding onto the length but again, not cost effective since I can't do it myself. These were pretty nice covers. I only wish they made a little bigger size that would have fit and I would have been happy!
![IMG_5065.JPEG IMG_5065.JPEG](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/643/643287-3cfa6d60698dccf4913b8a8afdfab065.jpg)
![IMG_5066.JPEG IMG_5066.JPEG](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/643/643288-33ff32f56d841e1e6493630bde71be17.jpg)
I took measurements of the tires and I check with several businesses that do upholstering for RV's and boats. To make covers for 7 tires/wheels was crazy $$$$$.
I have seen where other MV owners have made there own covers. I don't have the tools to make them myself, nor do a what to give that a try, I don't see that working out well. I was using tarps strapped down with bungee cords but they last less then a year due UV and the weather. Plus even pulling them tight over the tire they still rub a lot against the wheels and hubs when it is windy, rubbing the powder coating off.
So, I thought I'd check to see if any SS members have found a cover option out there somewhere.
Any help would be greatly appreciated !
Take care,
Tom.
Well, I don't have and enclosure for my MV and for awhile now I've been looking for covers for the tires/wheels for my M1083A1, Myrtle. I want to protect my investment I have put in my tires and wheels from the sun and weather. At this time I have the Goodyear 395/85R20 tires on Myrtle.
I've seen the spare tire cover offered by Grigsby but for 7 tires/wheels it was just $$$.
![www.grigsbytrucks.com](https://www.grigsbytrucks.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/rsz_spare_tire_cover4.jpg)
GTC Spare-Tire/Wheel Cover - Grigsby Truck Company | Surplus Military Trucks | Off-Road Vehicles
Where the rubber meets the shade. Safety rides on your large size tires; protect your rubber from damaging weather and UV rays. These extra-heavy-duty 20 oz. waterproof...
![www.grigsbytrucks.com](https://www.grigsbytrucks.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/GTC-fav-icon.png)
I also tried a set of these offer by Amazon but they were were for a 295 series wide tire and were very tight and about 8 inches to short. Yes, I thought about adding onto the length but again, not cost effective since I can't do it myself. These were pretty nice covers. I only wish they made a little bigger size that would have fit and I would have been happy!
![IMG_5065.JPEG IMG_5065.JPEG](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/643/643287-3cfa6d60698dccf4913b8a8afdfab065.jpg)
![IMG_5066.JPEG IMG_5066.JPEG](https://www.steelsoldiers.com/data/attachments/643/643288-33ff32f56d841e1e6493630bde71be17.jpg)
I took measurements of the tires and I check with several businesses that do upholstering for RV's and boats. To make covers for 7 tires/wheels was crazy $$$$$.
I have seen where other MV owners have made there own covers. I don't have the tools to make them myself, nor do a what to give that a try, I don't see that working out well. I was using tarps strapped down with bungee cords but they last less then a year due UV and the weather. Plus even pulling them tight over the tire they still rub a lot against the wheels and hubs when it is windy, rubbing the powder coating off.
So, I thought I'd check to see if any SS members have found a cover option out there somewhere.
Any help would be greatly appreciated !
Take care,
Tom.