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  1. Third From Texas

    LMTV tires

    PM incoming (they don't like links to good deals posted here, only vendors). LOL
  2. Third From Texas

    LMTV tires

    Also search eBay. I saw some " 46.8" Michelin XZL 395/85 R20 (Non-Plus) Surplus Military Truck Tires Full-Tread" tires for $300 ea *ALWAYS inquire as to the date codes (newer, better).
  3. Third From Texas

    LMTV tires

    Ah, I just noticed that those are *not* XLMs. Those are ZXLs and a far better tire. Toss the spare on for now, but make certain it is also a ZXL (easy way to tell is it simply won't say XML in thick print on the sidewall). You can find ZXLs in a number of places. GovPlanet auctions off...
  4. Third From Texas

    LMTV tires

    EDIT: see next post below Nice rig ! Is that the former "Mule" truck that opens into a bandstand/display? Yes, XMLs are prone to blowouts and under NO circumstances should that cracked tire be on the road much less at anything even remotely near highway speed. The XMLs are dangerous enough...
  5. Third From Texas

    LMTV tires

    I'm on my second LMTV with the Goodyears. On both trucks I did the 75 psi mod and tire wear slowed noticeably. On the M1078 it was more profound on the front, but on my M1079 they are all wearing evenly after 5000 miles. ymmv
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