A3 tires and wheels in the front and 9x20s in back

[jrobinson5093]

Would there be a problem with having stock m35a3 tires and wheels in the front and 9x 20s in the back. I have a airshift transfer case and the way I figure it as long as I dont engauge it on hard ground I should be ok. I would eventually like to put 11x20s in the back but right now I would like to get rid of the skinnys up front.

 

[chvss65]

I think you may be correct,, if the case was engaged on hard ground the whole transfer case will "wind up" and be so torqued that even backing up wouldn't relief the pressure on the gears
this was common in older jeeps, my father owned a jeep dealership and worked on a bunch or surplus and 40-70's models,,

 

[gimpyrobb]

Just find some 12.50r20s for the front till you can go 1100s all the way.

 

[jrobinson5093]

Well because untill now I have never heard of them. I would now like to do either or. Will the 12.5s fit ok on a m35a3 wheel?

 

[gimpyrobb]

They are a little on the thin side, but not too bad.

 

[jrobinson5093]

The wheels or the tires?

 

[gimpyrobb]

The tires. They will fit, but are a tad thin. Maybe someone with that rim/tire combo will post pics.

 

[jrobinson5093]

Ok thanks for the info. Im looking to gain some floatation for the front end.

 

[DUECE-COUPE]

the 14.50 20's are taller than the 900x20's, and when you engage the front axle, your axles will fight one another. best to wait and get the 1100x20s and then do a re-tire of the whole truck.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Ok thanks for the info. Im looking to gain some floatation for the front end.

You can dual the front, just don't go crazy on the obstacles!

 

[jrobinson5093]

Im not to big on the Idea of duals on the front. I dont think it would drive to well every day going to work. I like the 9x20 size

 

[Junkyard Wars Crusher]

Jrobinson,

Click here for a good explanation and lots of pics-> http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?74454-Will-12-5-x-20-work-on-my-A3&highlight=michelin

 

[gringeltaube]

The tires. They will fit, but are a tad thin. Maybe someone with that rim/tire combo will post pics.

This thread shows both sizes in comparison: 12.5R20 and the 14.5R20 Michelin XL. (Both tires are specified 11" rim width).


G.

 

[jrobinson5093]

I kinda like how this looks but I was wanting a wider tire up front. I like the smaller tires they look more right to me on a deuce.

 

[Junkyard Wars Crusher]

The Continentals have a wider tread cross-section than the Michelins. I will try to get a straight head-on picture to show.


. . . . . Man, that is one tough-a$$ lookin' truck.

 

[gimpyrobb]

. . . . Man, that is one tough-a$$ lookin' truck.

Dork.














Much love, Gimpy!

 

[thehaas]

i had a set 11.00 20 given to me i like the dual look only mounted two rear tires tires seemed close to axle pivot in between tires.was wondering if it will be ok or just eliminate duals run single 11,20