Needing tires for M135?

[Brad]

I been looking for either good used, or new tires for my Son's 1952 M135. What is on it are 11.00 x 20 tires. I would probably only be able to do two at a time if even that, if I had to go new? All the used ones I have seen so far are no better than we have. We also have some on 8 bolt rims, but they are not much different.
Now I was just told that we could use 8.00 X 20 tires? If so, I would have to do all 6.
Finally, I do not want my Son messing with these split rims without some help or direction.
I would welcome any suggestions on solving these questions, where to buy, what to buy, how or who could change these?
My Father and I restored this truck with the idea of hauling veterans in parades. And after he passed we gave my Son the truck as he is an Iraq war veteran. That is all he uses it for, maybe 4 to 6 times a year. I fear I have given him a big and expensive job, for his reward?
I just need to be able to help him. Thanks for any suggestions.

 

[NDT]

How bad are yours? My M135 has a Gates Rubber Co tire on it dated 1964 and it’s good as new. For the occasional parade, these ancient tires still can do the job. Not so much for carrying 5 tons and 58 mph runs.
Site sponsor Eastern Surplus has 11.00s, Feltz Tire used to have em.

 

[Brad]

Thanks for reply. They are pretty bad, cracking sidewalls from age. I remember one of them is dated 1952 and it's recapped. They all seem to be holding air. And yes we do not haul any loads and we keep the pressure as low as practicable. I think around 50#. But he drives it at around 45 MPH when going to these parade locations and I am so afraid he has a blowout and might lose control. I would love to get him better rubber on this thing?
Do you think 9.00 X 20 tires would be ok on it? Are not they just narrower?
Thanks again.

 

[Brad]

There is a tire maker not 25 miles from me that has four brand new 11.00X20 tires that I can purchase thru their local dealer. They are $610 each. Plus tubes, plus who can change them?
Thanks

 

[NDT]

I would not put 9.00-20s on a M135, wouldn’t look right, too short.
$610 is too much for a 11.00-20 NDCC, call around, a good used surplus tire should be $100.

 

[country]

located Bucks county Pa



TI-1832 | Michelin XZL 11.00 x 20 Radial Tire 42 Inch Diameter M35A2 M54A2 M809 M939A1 85% Tread or More
Michelin XZL 11.00 x 20 Radial Tire 85% Tread +
NSN #:
Price: $225.00



TI-1831 | Michelin XZL 11.00 x 20 Radial Tire 42 Inch Diameter 70% M35A2 M54A2 M809 M939A1
Michelin XZL 11.00 x 20 Tire 70%
NSN #:
Price: $165.00


TI-106 | Goodyear G177 11 x 20 Radial Tire on 10 Hole Rim 95% Tread
Goodyear G177 11 x 20 Radial Tire on 10-Hole Rim Original equipment on M939A1 Series 5-Ton Trucks Tires can be mounted on any 20" rim.
NSN #:
Price: $389.00

 

[NDT]

located Bucks county Pa



TI-1832 | Michelin XZL 11.00 x 20 Radial Tire 42 Inch Diameter M35A2 M54A2 M809 M939A1 85% Tread or More
Michelin XZL 11.00 x 20 Radial Tire 85% Tread +
NSN #:
Price: $225.00



TI-1831 | Michelin XZL 11.00 x 20 Radial Tire 42 Inch Diameter 70% M35A2 M54A2 M809 M939A1
Michelin XZL 11.00 x 20 Tire 70%
NSN #:
Price: $165.00


TI-106 | Goodyear G177 11 x 20 Radial Tire on 10 Hole Rim 95% Tread
Goodyear G177 11 x 20 Radial Tire on 10-Hole Rim Original equipment on M939A1 Series 5-Ton Trucks Tires can be mounted on any 20" rim.
NSN #:
Price: $389.00

Dave quote him some nice 75% 11.00-20 NDCCs you have.

 

[country]

TI-1867 | 11.00 x 20 Tire Non Directional Bias Mounted on 10 Hole Budd Wheel 75% Tread or Better
11.00 x 20 Tire Non Directional Bias Mounted on 10 Hole Budd Wheel 75% Tread or Better
NSN #:
Part #: 11.00-20, 11.00x20
Price: $395.00

 

[gringeltaube]

Price: $395.00

Each??? WOW.... how much air comes with it? Must be the (over)inflation...???

 

[country]

Each??? WOW.... how much air comes with it? Must be the (over)inflation...???

the air is free

the tire is mounted on rim