super single go's my deuce

[OD_Coyote]

RDD - Will you try to post a before and after pic of your rig?

Thanks,
OD_C

 

[red devils dude]

I'm going to but first I need 11rims.

 

[rdixiemiller]

Singles steer easier. Less scrubbing from the rear. However, do what you think is best. Your truck, after all.

 

[yorkgulch]

11 inch rims

From what I have seen on 1100x20s the military ran them on stock rims with no problem. I am still looking for rims I like that are 10" or wider so I can mount 395/85r20's. I have seen 14.5r20's on what look like stock m135 wheels (different offset, same width?) and they look ok but a little to wide for the rim. That might be a problem with a load. I have looked at Stazworks, USA6x6 and Stockton rims but have not found the ones I really want. I like the m35a3 wheels but still have not located a set. Has anyone had experience running the 395/85r20s on stock rims?
Also has anyone put 1400r20 at2a 48" goodyears on. They look like a very tight fit.
Can you put a wider locking ring on stock rims?

 

[rdixiemiller]

A wider locking ring won't work. The bead has to ride on the wheel center. You would end up with a version of the old "man killer" 2 piece wheel.

 

[red devils dude]

all I need are stock rims I'm going to try kublo's in PA only about 90miles from me.

 

[Recovry4x4]

My views are of little value but being the die hard off roader of yesteryear, I know float singles have a multitude of advantages over duals. With that said, all my trucks are duals and will remain that way. Just looks "Boss" to me!

 

[red devils dude]

do to a lack of money only geting 7 so super singles it is.

 

[rdixiemiller]

You will like the singles. I do agree with Kenny, duals look good. If I get a "round tuit" and build some 10" wheels, I will try some of the wider radials. Until then, the 1100R20's are fine.
I have looked at modifying my truck a little to make the track look better. I think I am going to re-mount my mudflap assemblies closer in too the frame. I think that will change the perception of an overly narrow track. The mudflaps in the stock location make the track look narrow. I'll post my truck pics tomorrow from work (high speed line).

 

[red devils dude]

ooo goody.

 

[Recovry4x4]

Narrow the bed Robert!

 

[cranetruck]

Jed, here are a couple of images of the deuce with the pipeline bed. It's narrower than the standard w/o the A-frame poles.
Also the M135 singles wheels are used for a wider track.

Bjorn

 

[red devils dude]

I really like the M135 wheels but in my area there very hard to find so I'm useing stock deuce rims and I dont
care if the bed look's to narrow.

 

[rdixiemiller]

Here are some pics from when I picked up the truck. Since, I have added troop seats and a muffler.
I have actually thought about narrowing the bed, but that is a lot of work.

 

[red devils dude]

cool looks a little werd but fine by me.

 

[red devils dude]

can I use a different tread pattern on the front then the back like XL's on rear and
XZL's on the front and for the spare?

and I found this Quote Even though the XZL's are much easier to balance than other equivalent-sized tires, we still recommend balancing the XZL's with Equal Tire Balancer for best results. When combined with Equal, the XZL's give a very smooth ride. We use Equal on our own Michelin tires, and the result is far superior to any other balancing/tire combination we have tried. Furthermore, the XZL's will remain balanced for their entire useful life with Equal. The 9.00's take 8 oz. of Equal.

 

[cranetruck]

Jed, the only consideration would be size (rolling diameter). When you use all wheel
drive the tires should be closly matched to prevent damage to the drive train. At least on good traction surfaces.
No interaxle differentials here.

Bjorn
MVPA19212

 

[red devils dude]

though so thanks bjorn.