Deuce tires on the CUCV???

[CUCV850]

has anybody tried putting deuce tires on the cucv.

 

[ABN173]

If I was a betting man I'd say no.

 

[AJMBLAZER]

Why? Really heavy and need REALLY heavy, large wheels? My 11.00R16's are around 130lbs apiece on the wheels.

 

[kenny]

It might be kind if hard to air the down when you nead more traction in the snow or mud.
But on the good side if you ever had a flat you more than likely could drive in it with out hurting the rim.

 

[Pawnshop]

I think a better question than "why" is HOW? It would take a lot of lift to fit those under a CUCV...

 

[mr.travo]

I am putting Humvee tires on my 1031. Some people ask me "why?" and I reply with "why not?"

 

[doghead]

Thats logic that is hard to argue with, right there....

 

[Keith_J]

has anybody tried putting deuce tires on the cucv.

I have hauled them in the bed of an M1008. The Deuce has 20" rims. With tires, you would need a foot of lift.

 

[FMJ]

8 inch lift with some 20 inch wheels and Mich 12.50 20 XL's. . . . foshizzle. . .

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[Pawnshop]

I am putting Humvee tires on my 1031. Some people ask me "why?" and I reply with "why not?"

THAT I can see, the tires AND the explanation

 

[AJMBLAZER]

I had 36" HMMWV bias plies on mine with no lift. Alfa sold it to me that way. That's one thing...

8 inch lift with some 20 inch wheels and Mich 12.50 20 XL's. . . . foshizzle. . .

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How tall would those be?

Only problem I see is the price of those wheels! Holy crap! Not to mention most of them have over 5" of backspacing to fit modern vehicles and they run rather wide.

I've considered the switch to 20's after my XL's wear out...which might be never...but the problem is there aren't many tires that would work (Continental makes a narrow 38" tire for the UniMog that would work...but it fits 20" rims) and the cost of the rims is exorbitant. By the time I have a set of 39"-40" Continentals and some 20x9's I could have probably bought a lift and some wider 38-40's on "normal" sized wheels. Then again I really don't want to lift or go wider...so half a dozen of one, six of another...

Wheels - SummitRacing.com

I'd shop at Summit LONG before I gave 4WheelFarts any money.

Not to mention once you get much past 40" tires you're going to need to do something about the gearing and these tires we're speaking of are **** heavy so there will be brake and steering upgrades to turn them and stop them and really you're getting to the end of the line for even a Dana 60. Anybody remember the Ultimate Super Duty project from 4-Wheel & Off-Road earlier in the decade? Those big 20" Michelins were snapping the D60 axleshafts quite easily.

 

[Pawnshop]

You have any photos of that M1008 on XLs? I like those tires.... a lot

 

[AJMBLAZER]

There's a bunch on my CarDomain page via my profile here. Also have a bunch on Colorado K5 - Full-Size GM 4x4 Restoration and Off Road Community .

Here's some to wet your whistle though.

 

[dieselsmokem35a2]

I am putting Humvee tires on my 1031. Some people ask me "why?" and I reply with "why not?"

Here's a picture of my M1008 with Humvee tires and my Deuce with 15.5's. Just in case you needed more motivation! Love em! And YES....the wheels are getting painted black!

 

[Pawnshop]

There's a bunch on my CarDomain page via my profile here. Also have a bunch on Colorado K5 - Full-Size GM 4x4 Restoration and Off Road Community .

Here's some to wet your whistle though.

That IS a good lookin truck!

 

[jesusgatos]

Why? Really heavy and need REALLY heavy, large wheels? My 11.00R16's are around 130lbs apiece on the wheels.

11.00R16's would be just about perfect for those trucks if you ask me. We almost bought some of those when there were all those lots up on GL down in Barstow, but the prices went too high. We were going to put 'em on my brother's Dodge Ram.

These are what you REALLY need though.

I think a better question than "why" is HOW? It would take a lot of lift to fit those under a CUCV...

Like this.

 

[Somemedic]

How bout a deuce on CUCV rims and tires.... and some neon tubes underneath?

 

[jcappeljr]

I have 4 -8 lug x20" rims that came off of a f350 4x4.They have 900x20 tires on them for sale.

 

[AJMBLAZER]

That IS a good lookin truck!

Thanks!

11.00R16's would be just about perfect for those trucks if you ask me. We almost bought some of those when there were all those lots up on GL down in Barstow, but the prices went too high. We were going to put 'em on my brother's Dodge Ram.

A bunch of us on here and CK5 got sets of them when they were being surplused out a few years ago but now they're rare. There's a new set on Ebay right now and the guy wants $1000 before shipping.

These are what you REALLY need though.

What is that?

Like this.

Yep, cut to fit and modify things! I've got 1" of front lift, an adjusted steering stop, and cut fenders. Soon to have the front axle moved forward an inch or so.

I have 4 -8 lug x20" rims that came off of a f350 4x4.They have 900x20 tires on them for sale.

What year F350? The 99+ Super Duties have a different lug spacing than CUCV's and most other 8 lug trucks.

 

[jesusgatos]

http://trailslesstraveled.com/media/forums/mah_deuce/mah_deuce_wheels_10.jpgWhat is that?

Did you click the link? 11.00R20's. 43" tall radials.