8" lift and 395 (46") tires

[wehring]

Well everyone that has lifted the deuce has gone big with tires. Here are some pics of an 8" lift and 395/85R20 46" tires.

The bobber match up shows the same size tires on each deuce.

The deuce/5 ton match up also shows the same tire size on each truck. The deuce with the 8" lift is the same height and has the same tire clearance as the 5 ton.

Justin Wehring
979 997 3112

 

[wehring]

pic

One more of the 5 ton match up

justin Wehring

 

[Billy Bobbed]

I think it would look better with 52" tires on it now. Good job on the lift.

 

[ODdave]

I dont know if i like it or not, I hate tucked tires but i think 48's would be more well suited. It remindes me of the old FWD's which where AWSOME!!!!!

Thanks for the eye candy J

 

[wehring]

yes but

Yes it looks better but the driveability is lost with the 52s. The three tires lined up are 1600, 1400 and 395. I think that the 1400s (49) provide the best driveability /looks combo. The 52s are simply too big and heavy.

Justin Wehring
979 997 3112

 

[KsM715]

I like the extra clearance. I think it looks good that way.

 

[ODdave]

J, not trying to jack your thread but im gonna bob one of mine and i have 1600's. You say the drivability is lost, which parts? I have a dt466 w/alison and hf54 box that im going to slip in durring the bob. Thoughts? can we have some steering pics? Has anyone done crossover? thanks.

 

[tm america]

Looks good i would think you might need some cross bracing to keep the frame from twisting over time ..8" is alot of leverage in a turn

 

[wehring]

steering

Steering is full hydro. I have some PSC kits for sale if you need one.

The cross brace is installed. Look at the mounts and see the holes for the X brace. Just did not have it on when these were taken.

Justin Wehring
979 997 3112

 

[wehring]

dt466

With a DT466, Allison and full hydro there will be no more driveability problems.

Justin wehring

 

[tm america]

Does it feel tipsy now with the lift? did you get the shocks on there to? I think it would be nicer with the 14.00s .The 395s look kind of small on there.

 

[wehring]

395s

Felt the same as before the lift... just taller. No extra body roll or bad manners.

Justin Wehring
979 997 3112

 

[wehring]

Need to add

I need to add that the wheels we make give the truck a wider stance that than HEMTT wheels or standard wheels. I am sure this helps with the stability.

Justin Wehring
979 997 3112

 

[tm america]

ok i like itnow you just need 4 wheel steering

 

[bill2444]

Looks great!! I like the thought of 395's on my 6x6 but think they look a little squatty. I was thinking of something in between stock and something like yours.

 

[Clint Patterson]

How did you do the lift

 

[Derrickl112]

So....you lifted a deuce, got an m924 and m916.....but still no update to the bobbed 925?!?!

 

[11Echo]

Useful link to Michelin tire size comparisons. You will note that a 15.5 XL is only a .1" wider than a 395 XML and .1" shorter.
The 395 is rated for 55 mph vs 50 for the XL in that size comparison.

The 1400 is 2.8" taller but .3" narrower than a 395 in the XML's.
Plenty of info for comparisons.
Army Military Tires


I wish I could find some 365/80-R20 XZL's for the front of my tipper.

 

[Mikey90744]

I think it would be nicer with the 14.00s .The 395s look kind of small on there.

see I feel the exact opposite, I dont have a deuce, but I really like the look of this one, Im thinking when I get mine like 5 or 6" of lift with 395s after seeing this one

 

[wehring]

tires

11echo... who is your buddy? I have five new 365/80R20 Michelin XZL tires available. They are not surplus tires (paid retail) so they are not cheap. Contact off line if you are interested.

I agree that +4" and 395s will be a good looking truck.

Justin Wehring
979 997 3112