11.00-16 Tubes and flaps

[amanco]

Ok, got a couple of questions here. I have already found out getting 11.0-16 tubes is no easy task. What are the codes for valve types? IE, what is a TR15CW valve? What is the code for the steel valve that I want? Maybe a TR75A? I just want to do it right the first time. Any one got a source for 11.00-16 radial tubes and flaps with long stem steel valves?

The old bias 9.00-16 tubes and flaps seen to be in real good condition. Is there also a radial flap or can I use my old ones?

 

[gimpyrobb]

PM sent.

 

[amanco]

Ok, got new 11.00-16 tubes for split rims form Int'l Tire & Tube. http://www.innertubes.net/catalog/ (Thanks Gimp) Their part number for this 11.00-16 radial tube with steel valve stem is 11425 and at a cost of $22.82 ea. The only catch is that the valve stem is a little longer than what is required with this tire (5" vs 3.385") but I told him I would just use a tube bender to bend it up a bit out of the way. Where else you going to find this tube? The fellow said the real world application of this tube is for a low boy trailer tire.
Ok, I am sand blasting my rims today followed by a coat of red oxide primer. Now, do I go with 24087 or just flat black? Alot of you m35 owners seen to prefer the black and say it looks better. I can go either way, what do you think?

 

[citizensoldier]

24087 all the way! The stems on those tubes can also be cut off and re-threaded. I was told this by my tire guy after the fact?? If he had said this before I would have had him do it..

 

[gimpyrobb]

If you go the "cut off and re-thread" route, make sure you bend the tubes BEFORE you do the threading.

 

[citizensoldier]

The stems on mine were already bent gymp.. They are just a bit long and stick out in the danger path!..

 

[amanco]

I think I am going to do the 24087. I will do this after mounting though due to chip hazards of install. I can just lay the tire flat and paint. I will do the inside of the rim prior to install, but outside after. Can't wait to get it done!

 

[amanco]

Got my Michelin 11.00-16's mounted. I love them. Did wonders for RPM's at 45-50 MPH. Plus they look great on this truck. I can tell a difference in the slower take off speed, but well worth the lower RPM's. And hey, look! The water marks look good on the photos I uploaded!

 

[citizensoldier]

Very nice job.. That is one fine looking M37 now.. She is gleeming from the love you have given her. Come on up to the GLMVPA/MMMT trail ride in Sept! Hell what you doing this weekend? Come on up to Hillman its not that far..
You have done allot to that truck and it looks very nice.. Keep up the good work.

 

[fullsizeXJ]

hey guys just wondering where did you come to get those tires ive been looking everywhere for em and cant seem to find em