sponaugle
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I recently acquired my first M35A2. Amazing rig, and some excellent information here on this forum. I have spent hours reading threads on all kinds of things. There really is a treasure trove of stuff.
I wanted to ask for some input on my wheel/tire choice. I have followed a bunch of threads discussing parts of my questions, but a few things are best answered in a more direct manner.
Like any good question about tires, it is important to start with the tasks being asked. I live in Oregon, and would like a set of tires/wheels that are snow/ice capable in the winter, and at least passable on mud/dirt in the summer. A bit more top speed wouldn't hurt either.
I have put together a few options that I would love to hear feedback on.
(1) I could just stick with the NDT 9x20s, and get chains.
Comments?
Jeff
I wanted to ask for some input on my wheel/tire choice. I have followed a bunch of threads discussing parts of my questions, but a few things are best answered in a more direct manner.
Like any good question about tires, it is important to start with the tasks being asked. I live in Oregon, and would like a set of tires/wheels that are snow/ice capable in the winter, and at least passable on mud/dirt in the summer. A bit more top speed wouldn't hurt either.
I have put together a few options that I would love to hear feedback on.
(1) I could just stick with the NDT 9x20s, and get chains.
PRO: Chains would be less then $1000, and would work well. Low cost.
CON: The NDTs suck in ice, and I would not always be able to have the chains on. Lots of altitude change here, so sometimes you are in deep snow for a bit, then no snow. Also the split rim design scares me.![Wink ;) ;)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
(2) I could upgrade to the 10 NDT 11x20s, and get chains.CON: The NDTs suck in ice, and I would not always be able to have the chains on. Lots of altitude change here, so sometimes you are in deep snow for a bit, then no snow. Also the split rim design scares me.
PRO: Same as above, plus a bit more speed. Cost is more, as I would have to get the tires shipped and mounted. Perhaps $2000-$3000
CONS: Same as 9x20s. Ice=Bad
(3) Get the Supersingles from Eastern Surplus, along with the 46" 395 Goodyear or Michelin (~ 15.5x20 )CONS: Same as 9x20s. Ice=Bad
PRO: They look awesome, would work great in the mud, would raise the speed a bit. The Eastern Surplus wheels are reversible, which means the same wheel can be used in the rear and front (different offsets), which means you only need to carry one spare with you. These do no require swapping the hubs.
CONS: Cost. $6kish shipped. Also with the 395s, chains will probably not fit in the rear due to clearance with the other tires.
(4) Get the Supersingles from Eastern Surplus, along with 40" 12.5x20 Michelin XLs.CONS: Cost. $6kish shipped. Also with the 395s, chains will probably not fit in the rear due to clearance with the other tires.
PRO: A bit smaller, but I could then fit chains on all 6 wheels.
CONS: Cost is about the same as the bigger 46", but at only 40", it is just slightly bigger then the stock 9x20.
I know that C&C Equipment also have a super singer wheel, although I don't think it is reversible, so if I got the 7" Offset fronts and 2" Offset rears, I would need to have one of each as a spare. Someone correct me if I am wrong.CONS: Cost is about the same as the bigger 46", but at only 40", it is just slightly bigger then the stock 9x20.
Comments?
Jeff