Flip wheels or cut axle? M105a2

[Thunder in NWOR]

I have a project in which I need at least 64 inches between the wheels, instead of the stock 57 inches.

Can I just flip the 9.00-20 wheels (w/ndt tread) on the M105A2 trailer axle (i.e., is doing that problematic??), or should I just bite the bullet and cut/lengthen the axle...??

Thanks for comments, Mark

 

[5tondeuce]

You could flip the wheels but I think it would add alot of stress to the wheels bearings
Why do you require more distance between the tires?

 

[ODdave]

How close would m34/ m135 wheels get you?

 

[gringeltaube]

How close would m34/ m135 wheels get you?

Not even halfway.... just gaining two inches that way, not seven as desired.

If this was for something permanent I would simply disassemble, flip and reweld the centers of the original wheels, either style - riveted or welded.
That would bring about 9" wider track.
It has been done... see dimensions, here.

G.