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7.00 x 16 tires

jimm1009

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I found a place that offers a smooth tread tire in a 6.50 and 7.00 x 16.
I am not a fan of some manufactures but these size tires are almost impossible
to find now.
Any suggestions for a smooth tread or a modern mud and snow without being
a radial? Am not interested in NDT or NDCC treads and ONLY 7.00 x 16.
Link to tires found.
https://simpletire.com/duro-716-3650616750f-tires

NDT treads below. Anyone have good luck with this brand?
https://www.performanceplustire.com...ire/speedway-truck-or-military-bias-ply-tire/

jimm1009
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'46 cj2a
 
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m38inmaine

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When I restored my M38 I purchased my NDCC tired from universal tire, they have the correct tubes and flaps and are familiar with military vehicles. They attend a lot of shows and can deliver them to save shipping.
 

jimm1009

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Well I decided to experiment with 7.00x16 NDT's from STA. A slightly different pattern but should handle
ever so slightly better while still being an NDT (if there is such a thing). Made in 2017 and $109 each on ebay
so it was easy-breezy. Still waiting on new paint to cure so they are not mounted and therefore not been tried.
jimm1009
Speedways+Angle.jpg
 

jimm1009

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It sounds like I may come that way to have mine mounted.
If so I will bring them by for your review with a day or two notice. I am anxious to get them
on the road and see how they work. Obviously will not be the ride
of a radial touring tire but we are limited by the number of manufacturers
these days.
m1009jim (Jim)
 

jimm1009

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Speedways+Angle.jpgSpeedways+Tread.jpg

Here is the tire that I decided to buy for now.
The jeep will not be on the road until right around Christmas
so I can not post a mini-review until after that.
Jim (jimm1009)
 

just me

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As to the Speedways tires. I have them in 900-16 on my M37. They wear well enough if your alignment is good. They aren't the most round tire I've bought, but are worth the money for a driver.
 

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When I went to buy new rubber for my M151 I saw those tires. When I compared several listings on Amazon and E bay, there was statements about load rating. some were 4 ply and other were 6 ply. I ended up buying tires from Summit Racing with free shipping. I ended up with Coker tires.
I am happy with them
 

quarkz

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+1 on Summit. I ordered coker/firestone NDCCs a couple years ago. Hard to beat fast free shipping.
I have also bought PowerKing Super Traction for my Austin Champ from Simpletire.

I have also looked at tires-easy.com .

They always seemed to have access to the same deals and sales at the same time. Both in California
Shipping was reasonable with Simpletire.
Consider a spare, or two, to save shipping, it will cost you more on a single tire later.

Since post war jeeps were used as farm implements, you might use the size and tractor tire in your searches for a set of non-lug tires.
Also search on the other old 4x4 forum sites (broncos, international harvester, cj3b) for leads
 
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