Anyone using ACTUAL A3 Wheels with 15.5/80-20 Tires?

[opie65]

If Yes, what Bead-Lock Insert. If none, what Pressures have you been up to?

I got one of the Michelin Mil guys all cranked up on the MPT flange issue, and I'll looking for a little background history.

(I know people use all sorts of Drop Bead O.D. Wheels and such, I mean the ACTUAL A3 Wheels)

Thanks, Guys!

 

[USMC6062]

Look at the posts from Dirt71, he put that size on actual A3 wheels and used the inserts that came originally with the A3 wheels. As far as I know he didn't have any problems with anything. The only mod I can remember was he chamfered the lug hole on both sides of the rear wheels and ran them flipped out on the rear instead of flipping the hubs.

 

[spicergear]

I'm running actual 'A3 wheels and MPT 80's. No insert, didn't need it as I won't be lowering pressures. I think I'm running 55psi...whatever the tire says to run for the max load rating. I put the 'A3 wheels on specifically for a wider tire, a tire with more load rating yet same height as rear NDT's, and a wider front stance (personal preference).

 

[opie65]

Do you know if you HAVE to flip the Rear Hubs for the A3 Wheel - 15.5 combo? I'm planning to do the flip, but don't have the time right now.

I'm looking at the Pivot Cover on the Rear Spring, and it looks like I might get interference if I don't flip the hubs. (I AM going to, but I don't have time for the tear-up.)

 

[yeager1]

Not trying to get off topic, but how thick steel are the A3 centers?

 

[jesusgatos]

Do you know if you HAVE to flip the Rear Hubs for the A3 Wheel - 15.5 combo? I'm planning to do the flip, but don't have the time right now.

I'm looking at the Pivot Cover on the Rear Spring, and it looks like I might get interference if I don't flip the hubs. (I AM going to, but I don't have time for the tear-up.)

Pretty sure I've seen pics posted recently on here of a truck that was equipped with A3's mounted on rear hubs that were NOT flipped. It looked really narrow...