Calling all wheel/tire gods!

[98G]

I'd either stay with what you have, or go to 395s XZL's on lmtv or 5ton combat rims.

 

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If going with surplus singles:
Sizes: 395, 14.00, 16.00
395's and 16.00's will continue to be available for a long time. Main sizes used by the current fleet of military vehicles. These are also the sizes that many of our allies use and are used commercially.

Treads: Michelin XL, XZL, XML. Goodyear AT2 and ???
The XL and XML are old and have the most sidewall issues. Michelin cheaped out on their sidewall construction and added onto that factor some of the trucks sat with the tires flat for a long time.
The XZL and the Goodyear treads are the newer tires and have stronger sidewalls.

Runflat inserts or beadlocks are a good choice. Currently on my wrecker it's rolling without beadlocks/runflats. As far as airing down to really low pressures for offroad a beadlock is best.


With the a0-a1-a2 designation 'technically' it's incorrect to call it an a0 because the later a1-a2 were not originally planned. That being said, a0 is the easiest way to identify it up front without having to explain every **** time that "no it's an original m939 series, not an a1 or a2". For those that disagree, well look at how much more writing it takes to identify it every time as compared to just m939a0. Lazy? sure, but I really don't care. Work smarter not harder.

 

[doghead]

If going with surplus singles:

When referring to those tire sizes, there is no need to say singles, you cant fit duals.


I just saved you some more typing.

Lazy? sure, but I really don't care.

 

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Bridge trucks and m123/m125 ran those larger tires as duals. Overwidth yes but it is possible to mount them as duals and run them legally on the road, just gotta pay the permit.

 

[TechnoWeenie]

If going with surplus singles:
Sizes: 395, 14.00, 16.00
395's and 16.00's will continue to be available for a long time. Main sizes used by the current fleet of military vehicles. These are also the sizes that many of our allies use and are used commercially.

Treads: Michelin XL, XZL, XML. Goodyear AT2 and ???
The XL and XML are old and have the most sidewall issues. Michelin cheaped out on their sidewall construction and added onto that factor some of the trucks sat with the tires flat for a long time.
The XZL and the Goodyear treads are the newer tires and have stronger sidewalls.

Runflat inserts or beadlocks are a good choice. Currently on my wrecker it's rolling without beadlocks/runflats. As far as airing down to really low pressures for offroad a beadlock is best.


With the a0-a1-a2 designation 'technically' it's incorrect to call it an a0 because the later a1-a2 were not originally planned. That being said, a0 is the easiest way to identify it up front without having to explain every **** time that "no it's an original m939 series, not an a1 or a2". For those that disagree, well look at how much more writing it takes to identify it every time as compared to just m939a0. Lazy? sure, but I really don't care. Work smarter not harder.

Thank you.

Real quick rundown on which wheels are bolt on, no modification needed? Which tires go with which wheels/rims?

 

[Special T]

Keeping 1100r20 the good part is they sent that hard to find. They are stable and safe. Good for over the road driving. Tubes, tires & wheels are available most tire shops. Bad not a good choice to air down, you can spin the tire and cut off or pinch the stem.

Singles... good for off road use. Ability to air down with bead locks high flotation in soft sandy terrain. The 395s provide just a little better Hwy speed and and are fairly common.
Bad. Zero ability to limp on a flat. No tire shop has the right or ring wheel bolts or wheels. A spare is a must as well as a bunch of spare parts just in case.


You say 99% road use with a van box. I would recommend staying with the 1100r20. If it was just your standard troop carrier I'd say do what you like. 2c

 

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Thank you.

Real quick rundown on which wheels are bolt on, no modification needed? Which tires go with which wheels/rims?

5 ton combat rims are a direct bolt on. HEMMT wheels are as well but have a slightly different offset and cost more. all the bolt together wheels are the same width.

 

[TechnoWeenie]

So, what's up with the 1200 Stryker tires?

 

[Special T]

So, what's up with the 1200 Stryker tires?

Sweet tire. I've seen them run singled out on some of the older gas deuces. I think you would need a spacer or something to run them dualled up. They normally go on a 8-8.5" wide wheel and most of the military wheels are 7.5" or 10" wide.

 

[162tcat]

Sweet tire. I've seen them run singled out on some of the older gas deuces. I think you would need a spacer or something to run them dualled up. They normally go on a 8-8.5" wide wheel and most of the military wheels are 7.5" or 10" wide.

Only problem is most I've seen surplused recently are junk. I'd love a set for my m817 to run at duals

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