CUCV Tire question

[nvrescue]

What is the biggest size tire that can be installed without any modifications? Also, for road and minor off road driving is the BFG AT the best for CUCV?

If this answer is in faq's I am sorry for not seeing it.

 

[McCluskey]

44"

 

[Derrickl112]

try searching.....its been answered many times

 

[Mohawk Dave]

I am running 37s with just trimming the front fender lip. I know you said no modifications. I get no rub except at extreme full steer compressed. But it sucks with the 3.08 gears. I am putting in the M1028 axles that have 4.56s.

So, i think 33 or 34s for you with no mods is what you're looking for.

-Dave

 

[nvrescue]

Dave I think 33 or 34 is a good suggestion and we will run with that when we get to tire replacements. Thanks !!

 

[hndrsonj]

Dave I think 33 or 34 is a good suggestion and we will run with that when we get to tire replacements. Thanks !!

Weren't they 31 stock? If you do SAR wouldn't you want reliable over looks?

 

[Mohawk Dave]

and yes, BFG a/ts are the best for what you will need. We race desert, 4x4 for fun, and we have used all tires. We all run BFG a/ts on anything that is not race specific.

You will not regret it. look here for starters. Off-Road Racing Classifieds | RDC | 35x12.5x15

-Dave

 

[Mohawk Dave]

Weren't they 31 stock? If you do SAR wouldn't you want reliable over looks?

33 or 34s would allow less rolling resistance while offroading. Looks would be better, but so would performance. That is why i am running 37s. The diesel pulls them fine. FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION!

-Dave

 

[nvrescue]

I want the best tires possible. Our H1's have 37x12.50x17's and HMMWV's I would like to upgrade to 17. Of course I do not want our rigs to look like Billy and Bob going hunting. I wanted to know max so I know what we have to work with. 33's are not bad. Should we have to go off road I do want some additional clearance without lifts even if its an inch.

 

[hndrsonj]

33 or 34s would allow less rolling resistance while offroading. Looks would be better, but so would performance. That is why i am running 37s. The diesel pulls them fine. FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION!
-Dave

37's and 3:08's, it's got to be totally gutless. Not to mention you'll break an axle sooner or later.

 

[nvrescue]

this one has yokos on it. They have good tread. I do prefer BFG AT for non HMMWV for those I like the MT's

 

[Mohawk Dave]

Yes, I concur- no lift, keep the COG down. You want tough, the Toyo Open Country M/Ts are real tough, but costly and less longevity compared to the BFG a/ts.

I run the HMMWV 37 goodyears on my OH9, and on tuesday i am picking up the new Military-only 37 BFG baja T/As.

But for your mountains, BFG A/Ts should suffice. Carry spares, rawhides,and slime.

-Dave

 

[Mohawk Dave]

hndrsonj,

Yea, totally gutless and will break axles. If you see my build thread and other posts, I am buying the M1028 to run the D60/14B with 4.56s, that's why I recommended 33/34s. Neither should present a problem.

-Dave

 

[Mohawk Dave]

I want the best tires possible. Our H1's have 37x12.50x17's and HMMWV's I would like to upgrade to 17. Of course I do not want our rigs to look like Billy and Bob going hunting. I wanted to know max so I know what we have to work with. 33's are not bad. Should we have to go off road I do want some additional clearance without lifts even if its an inch.

if you meant upgrading to 17s on the m1009, do not if you are running 33s. Stay with 15s so you keep your sideswall for performance and ride. Not to mention cost of 17/33 tires.

Go with 17s once you get above 35s.

-Dave

 

[hndrsonj]

hndrsonj,
Yea, totally gutless and will break axles. If you see my build thread and other posts, I am buying the M1028 to run the D60/14B with 4.56s, that's why I recommended 33/34s. Neither should present a problem.
-Dave

I don't see this truck as changing axles, it's not what he asked. Also, he is just asking about tires for SAR in a M1009. Why would you mod a notoriously weak axle with bigger tires when lives are at risk? Really? I've been on several humanitarian missions over the last 20 years. No responsible person would do it-period.

 

[nvrescue]

I think Dave is doing that for his truck, he suggests 33 or 34 and I think 33 with no mods would be best. If they came with 31 stock, 33 would not agressively change truck or performance but would give slightly more meat on the road and off road. Who knows we may keep stock tires. I have to discuss all options with my Hummer mechanic locally here at Winkel (Julio) great guy!!

 

[Mohawk Dave]

I don't see this truck as changing axles, it's not what he asked. Also, he is just asking about tires for SAR in a M1009. Why would you mod a notoriously weak axle with bigger tires when lives are at risk? Really? I've been on several humanitarian missions over the last 20 years. No responsible person would do it-period.

I know that's not what he asked. That's why I recommended 33/34s. I mentoned that an OH9 will clear 37s with trimming-meaning 33/34s with no mod.

And 10Bs will hold 33/34s all day. 33/34s do not pose a hazard or risk.

-Dave