53's on an LMTV

[Rebuilder]

I saw this truck at an offroad park this weekend. The owner wasn't around so I couldn't ask him about it but I did take a few pics.....

 

[TNriverjet]

Looks like there’s a bit of rubbing when turning. I like they way they trimmed the fender flare.

 

[Ohiobenz]

So will a 14.00×20 fit in the spare carrier?

 

[simp5782]

So will a 14.00×20 fit in the spare carrier?

Yes.

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[engele]

Hi,

i installed my 16´s yesterday. drives well. But rubs.
Mostly in the front at the water tank/ step. Perhaps it´s possible to move it a little bit to the front and cut the fender.
First i will install a lift kit between the sping and axle at the front. Should be a simple part.

 

[Ohiobenz]

I'm going with the 14x20 upgrade.
Any suggestions as to a fair price for my mounted LMTV 395's with run flats? Set of 5.

 

[Suprman]

All of the 1400s I have been able to find are over 10 years old. Alot of them dont seem to age well. The majority of lmtv 395s dont come with run flats. Alot of the 395s on mrap wheels have them.

 

[simp5782]

Newest 1400s we have are 2012s with stickers still on them. They are getting hard to come by.

Goodyear AT3s in 1600s are 3/4 of an inch shorter than 1600 XZLs

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[Dmljohnson]

Here’s mine

 

[Dmljohnson]

Just checked and they responded to my questions to my surprise. Here is what they posted at youtube.

its real close and no they don’t touch

 

[Dmljohnson]

Watch the size difference , had these pics when I was changing them

 

[Dmljohnson]

I hope this thread didn't die.. Im still not sure if 53s will fit..

with the fmtv m1088, you can get away with it, lmtv 4x4 I’m not too sure, I’ve been running mines with 1600’s for awhile with no lift

 

[coachgeo]

with the fmtv m1088, you can get away with it, lmtv 4x4 I’m not too sure, I’ve been running mines with 1600’s for awhile with no lift

which 1600 tire? Do you have high speed axles? Any performance results such as change in MPG, cruise speeds etc.? Turn issues

 

[Dmljohnson]

Michelin’s .....no rub issues. I used it locally , haven’t taken it on any long distance yet.....tires was a b&@ch to change....truck is stock

 

[Dmljohnson]

Heres my m998 w a duramax 6.6 lml swap , not practical for a shtf senerio, it will be the first thing to fail Incase of an emp, so I’m building another one that’s multi fuel, green slant back , x doors, newer bead lock wheels coming soon..

 

[olly hondro]

Are there other MV wheels with a different offset, but same bolt pattern as LMTV? And CTIS compatable to the LMTV? The offset would need to be something reasonable so the truck does not result over-wide.

 

[coachgeo]

a fellow 53's on an LMTV planned to cut center out of a spare set of steel wheels and use that as a spacer for front axle. Easy way to solve some of the issues. Prior to doing that he did a good bit of trimming. Last I heard he's been happy with that and not done the spacers. Has a crap load of miles on the tires now and seems happy. .

https://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/expedition-vehicles/2635225-lmtv-m1078-79-camper-build-2.html

 

[olly hondro]

a fellow 53's on an LMTV planned to cut center out of a spare set of steel wheels and use that as a spacer for front axle. Easy way to solve some of the issues. Prior to doing that he did a good bit of trimming. Last I heard he's been happy with that and not done the spacers. Has a crap load of miles on the tires now and seems happy. .

https://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/expedition-vehicles/2635225-lmtv-m1078-79-camper-build-2.html

That's interesting. We did not get resolution on the longer bolt tho. Will poke around some more, no hurry, I am allocating 2 years for the build as I am still working. That "job thing" takes up all my time.

 

[GTUnit]

The 53s are Awesome.

 

[olly hondro]

The trail will tell you what to remove.