New shoes (and socks) on the deuce

[Jakob]

What the **** do you feed that thing? Honda's with a side of Toyota?

 

[number9]

I'll have to measure. It's 3/8" less than a stock HEMTT wheel.

Does that mean you used 3/8" plate for the centers then I guess?

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[ivbeenrokd]

Does that mean you used 3/8" plate for the centers then I guess?

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3/4" plate flush with the front of the inside half of the wheel pushing 3/8" out the back.

 

[wsucougarx]

Wow, she looks incredible. I have totally dismissed the idea of adding bigger tires to my deuce. However, after looking at your truck I think I need them. Your truck looks outstanding!!!!!

 

[BISME03]

I've blown it off a few times by accident.

Does anyone know if there is a concern about bending valves by starting it with that still on?

I highly doubt you would bend valves or anything for that matter with just exhaust back pressure.

 

[ivbeenrokd]

Thanks for all the compliments guys, I really like the way it turned out.

 

[mudguppy]

that looks really nice, and tough, too!!

question: why do you park 'er on boards?

 

[ivbeenrokd]

that looks really nice, and tough, too!!

question: why do you park 'er on boards?

My asphalt driveway was really not built for a truck that heavy so my theory is if I park it on 2x12 boards it will spread the load some to help prevent cracking. It's just a theory, but after 4 months I haven't seen any damage yet. I periodically move them around so I don't stay in the same spot. I use to have a trailer parked there that did some damage over time, so I'm just trying not to do anymore. Pic of the trailer:

 

[greenjeepster]

Does anybody know how much MPG loss is experienced with this upgrade?

I like the way it looks, but my two concerns are fuel miles and snow traction.

 

[Ferroequinologist]

Mmmmm.... BEEFY!

 

[Wozdirt]

Welcome to the super single club. I think the HEMMT wheels and 15.5s totally transform the truck.
What kind of tire pressures have you been running? I found the XMLs do well around 30-35 psi
50 tends to bounce a lot on rough roads. Havent used them off road much yet.

 

[pctrans]

Can you shoot the metal can over the roof when you start her up?

That's a "spark arrester"

 

[srodocker]

man i agree with wsu on this one about how nice it looks! if its cheaper to go this route instead of mounting some agreesive tread dual wheels i'll pick the cheaper route

 

[ivbeenrokd]

Does anybody know how much MPG loss is experienced with this upgrade?

I like the way it looks, but my two concerns are fuel miles and snow traction.

I guess it depends on where you drive and how you drive. If you drive a lot of open road I would think it could be an increase in mileage since it makes a higher final drive ratio and lower RPMs. If you drive a lot of city I would think lower MPG.

 

[sirmrtow]

GREAT LOOKING RIG
THANKS FOR SHARING

 

[ivbeenrokd]

Welcome to the super single club. I think the HEMMT wheels and 15.5s totally transform the truck.
What kind of tire pressures have you been running? I found the XMLs do well around 30-35 psi
50 tends to bounce a lot on rough roads. Havent used them off road much yet.

I put 35psi in to start with but haven't had the time to really "dial" them in.

 

[Rossman]

Lets see some pics of the wheels and the adapters

 

[ivbeenrokd]

Here's a few. they don't have good paint on them yet though.