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Originally Posted by Dodgeman1941
I've done approx 14,000 with mine twice. The first time with 9.00's and the second with the 11.00's. Huge difference. The 9.00's were squating quite a bit and the truck looked like is was loaded heavy. With the 11.00 you could hardly tell there was any weight...
It probably looked better before it faded out that much. Been a good truck,(have it since 2009). It evolves from time to time.
A couple links with MLVW's in action. The wheels and tires I bought were also used on other types of units.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CpbZxVzqDc...
I have run 255/85's on at least 3 trucks going back 20 years and never rubbed a drag link or had a binding incident. Sounds like your front springs are too soft for the weight of the snowplow. I always added an extra leaf to the front of my square body GM plow trucks.
MLVW wheels are off the Canadian version of the M35.
Read through this thread linked below.
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?48204-Canadian-MLVW-wheels&p=1302170&highlight=#post1302170
I have used 398/85 XML's for years on a deuce with no issues.
I have used 1100R20 XZL's for many years without issue also.
Pic of dualled 1100's shown with at least 10 ton in box.
Depending on what you plan to use the trailer for, it for should be figured in as to the repair/modifications if any of this trailer. If you want an air brake trailer consider swapping axles and maybe suspension also. Although a step deck unit they are still a fairly tall trailer. A few pics to...
Nice thread. reminded me of the outfit Mike_pop built back in 2003
http://s457.photobucket.com/user/junormaneureka/library/My%20Military%20Vehicles/Unimog%20Radio%20Box%20Camper?sort=6&page=1
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?17370-M105-overnight-camper&p=174559&highlight=#post174559