M105a2 With 12.00 x 16.5 1061 Tire Photos?

[SteveKuhn]

I've seen a lot of the posts on making this swap but I can't seem to locate any photos. Could someone post some or point me in the right direction to find them?

And if someone knows the 1061 rim width for tire mounting, that would be great.

Wondering about downsizing tires to something like 9.50 x 16.5 when change time comes.

Thanks.

Steve

 

[MWMULES]

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?97026-Tire-wheel-options-for-M105a2

 

[SteveKuhn]

Wow! I looked at that thread and completely missed the wheel type. For some reason I took them as civvy replacements. Didn't note the bolt pattern.

Now to find out about alternative tires, tubes, etc.

Thanks.

Steve

 

[Gunzy]

I think it is nice for lowering the trailer deck height, but it still looks weird to me.

 

[CommoChief]

Steve,

Kublos just got new rims in for that purpose. Kenny can
hook you up.

Bill

Wow! I looked at that thread and completely missed the wheel type. For some reason I took them as civvy replacements. Didn't note the bolt pattern.

Now to find out about alternative tires, tubes, etc.

Thanks.

Steve

 

[SteveKuhn]

Thanks. Kenny and I were in touch yesterday. As you said, he has rims only. I'm fishing around now for info on what other tires can be safely mounted on them, and then trying to figure out if there is any savings in height or $ to make it worthwhile.

Gunzy, it is an odd look due to the heavy suspension. Imagine how much weight you'd need to load to get those fenders down to an uncomfortable clearance.

I've been playing with numbers and it seems you can put an electric brake actuator and these tires or an electric brake trailer axle on it for less than you can touch an M101a2/a3. There's a weight penalty but a cargo volume/square foot payoff.

Steve

 

[Recovry4x4]

They are 16.5" rims. HMMWV tires will fit but not sure about load rating.

 

[SteveKuhn]

The HMMV rims would raise it and I want lower. I haven't found a clear statement, but I'm starting to think that all 16.5 tires and rims are interchangeable. I had a pair of Ford 16.5" on 8 lug pickup rims a while back. I just don't know the 1061 rim at all.

Thanks.

Steve

 

[porkysplace]

The HMMV rims would raise it and I want lower. I haven't found a clear statement, but I'm starting to think that all 16.5 tires and rims are interchangeable. I had a pair of Ford 16.5" on 8 lug pickup rims a while back. I just don't know the 1061 rim at all.

Thanks.

Steve

Gm used a smaller center hole than Ford bolt pattern was the same. Ford rims will fit #7000 Dexter 8 lug axles.

 

[MWMULES]

A 900X20 ndcc should be 40.3" tall and HMMWV tires are 36" or 37" and a 12-16.5 which comes on the booster or M1061 trailer (Wheel shown in the other thread) is 32.8 inches tall.

 

[SteveKuhn]

I actually used those Ford rims briefly on my 101 and my buddy has them now on his M116a3 frame. As for the heights, got it. I guess all the 16.5s are the same when it comes to sealing on the rim (can't remember the term.)

Steve