Dang Tired

[Bob H]

Finally got the 11.00R20's installed.
Those XL's weigh ALOT! Way heavier than the 9.00-20 NDT's.

Holy cow what a project getting some of the old NDT's off,
newer ones popped right off, had 4 of them that took forever to break the bead, and those tires did not come off un damaged either.

Needed to get this lil project out of the way before I bring home the 2 I just bought at Grayling.
Took all day, but I think I like the end result.

 

[coyotegray]

Finally got the 11.00R20's installed.
Those XL's weigh ALOT! Way heavier than the 9.00-20 NDT's.

Holy cow what a project getting some of the old NDT's off,
newer ones popped right off, had 4 of them that took forever to break the bead, and those tires did not come off un damaged either.

Needed to get this lil project out of the way before I bring home the 2 I just bought at Grayling.
Took all day, but I think I like the end result.

Where did you get you tires? New..?

Andy..

 

[outcast]

I love the way those look. Just may of changed my mind about running singles.

 

[drgreg]

I have 1100 NDTs for my Deuce, I really want to put them on but I don't want to go thru the work.
Do you like how your truck sits? Does it drive differently?
It looks great.

 

[DaveP]

lookin good Bob!

 

[srodocker]

thats really nice...

 

[Chow717]

Those tires look nice!!

 

[Armada]

Looks awesome Bob! Will you be driving it to Grayling as a tow vehicle? Can't wait to see it.

 

[1stDeuce]

That does look nice!! I just spend several hours this weekend dismounting some REALLY old 11.00 NTCC's from 135 wheels that I'm using to single out my deuce... We used a bulldozer blade to break the bead, with only eventual success, and a lot of muscle to reposition the tire to work around it. I'll attach pics tonight... Did five in about four hours. I had already done two with a Hi-Lift jack and the front of my truck... Took about as long. What a huge PITA!!! I can't imagine doing all 11 of them... You da man!!

Any source for tubes at a good price?? I'm mounting up some new 11.00 NDT's that I got for a good price... XL's sure would have been nice, but I think for my use, the NDT' s will be fine.
C

 

[Brock Steel]

My back hurts just reading this. Thanks god for my Mobil tire guy. Did 3 tires for 30 bucks and put them in my truck.

 

[Bob H]

coyotegray - New - yes, easy to find - no.

drgreg - most notable difference is in the brake feel, as with anytime you go to a larger tire it takes more brake pedal to stop it, the 1.5 to 2 inch height increase is most noticable when climbing down off the truck. Drives smoother with the radials.

DaveP & others - Thanks

Armada - both trucks I got are runners, so I probably won't bring the deuce on the recovery, no tow bar anyway. Will likely have it in Grayling on the 25th for the MMMT fundraiser.

1stDeuce - I found my best deal on tubes @ mgrassroots.com. Good Price, fast courteous service, prompt economical delivery.

I'm still sore today, need to find a good bead breaker for these things..........

 

[1stDeuce]

Thanks for the info Bob!! Here's a few pics of using the dozer to break down the beads. This wheel took the longest by far... Had a civi tire rusted on it pretty good... My friend with the dozer said "The problem with heavy equipment is that once you get one thing, you find out you need more for support." I thought it funny that the same seems to be true of green stuff, though some if it also qualifies as heavy equipment!!
C

 

[Josh]

how much did those xls run ya, this is something im really interested in doing to my truck.