Tires

[G744]

Dem Duk tires are going to be some stiff babies, and won't likely ride like the originals.

But stiff tires are better than none...

My avatar shows a bit of my Goat tire use on my M37.



Here are some more pix of it: https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/my-diesel-m37.207039/#post-2436671

 

[m561gamagoat]

For as much as I drive it I really dont think it will be much different! Cause it rides sooo nice now! Lol

 

[SCSG-G4]

DUKW tires have a higher ply than the Goat tires, but originally were made to be deflated to 15 psi for going over sand beaches, then pumped up from the cab back to 50 psi for highway use. I have no idea what the specs are for the Coker tires

 

[m561gamagoat]

Im aware. The Goat tires are 6 ply but those available arent usually very good with dry rot. I currently have 10 extras all questionable. Thats why I haul two around with me!!

 

[SgtMajHarper]

Mounted and on the road already, one road trip nd a parade with new treads....working and looking fine.

 

[SgtMajHarper]

Ok. Summit racing now says Sept 7 for my Coker remakes. Guess we will see!!

Good luck, when I talked to Coker last they still didn't have enough minimum numbers to put in an order to their maker in Vietnam to make them.

 

[m561gamagoat]

Summit talked to Coker. They came up with the Sept 7 date. Guess we will see!!

 

[G744]

Looky here...

SUPER OFF-ROAD TIRE 13.00-18 » 42 INCH Tall » $250 Each

SUPER OFF-ROAD TIRE 13.00-18 » 42 INCH Tall » $250 Each » Call today and have this shipped directly to your door.

csmarmytires.com

DG

 

[G744]

A note about Goodyear Goat tires, they are steel-belted bias ply tires.

Unlike just about any other tire out there.

DG

 

[m561gamagoat]

Looky here...

SUPER OFF-ROAD TIRE 13.00-18 » 42 INCH Tall » $250 Each

SUPER OFF-ROAD TIRE 13.00-18 » 42 INCH Tall » $250 Each » Call today and have this shipped directly to your door.

csmarmytires.com

DG

Prob b better off. I like the stocker look tho. Those might put alot of strain on the output shafts. They look pretty grabby!

 

[m561gamagoat]

Good price tho.

 

[combat32]

Can anyone recommend a source for tubes that would fit goat tires?
And size? Not having much luck searching, thanks

 

[SCSG-G4]

Coker Tires in Chattanooga, TN sells DUKW/Goat tires, check with them to see if they can recommend something. Didn't the Goat have tubeless tires? if so, you may be looking for a unicorn!

 

[SgtMajHarper]

Coker Tires in Chattanooga, TN sells DUKW/Goat tires, check with them to see if they can recommend something. Didn't the Goat have tubeless tires? if so, you may be looking for a unicorn!

Yup, the Goat tires are tubeless.....that's how I run mine, I know some guys run tubes tho. bet they will chime in on here eventually. (Maybe the tubes help them float better)?

 

[combat32]

Problem is getting my nos tires expanded enough to seal on the rim. Even though they are new the sidewalls are collapsed down from being stacked for decades. Maybe after I run them for a while they will resume their former shape and I could go back tubeless

 

[SgtMajHarper]

Problem is getting my nos tires expanded enough to seal on the rim. Even though they are new the sidewalls are collapsed down from being stacked for decades. Maybe after I run them for a while they will resume their former shape and I could go back tubeless

Same thing happened when they mounted my new tires. They left them out in the warm sun with a tube inside (not mounted) and they came back into shape so they would seal. They have been holding air fine since mounted and tubeless.

 

[combat32]

I have had tubes in these tires for 2 years, they really took a set, when I take the tube out they go right back.

 

[combat32]

I don't think DUKW was tubeless, should be same size, just having a hard time finding 1100.18 tubes, seem to be extinct, would a 900.20 do for a while I wonder?

 

[SgtMajHarper]

I have had tubes in these tires for 2 years, they really took a set, when I take the tube out they go right back.

Yikes...... sounds like a tube is the answer then.

 

[G744]

Better to stretch a tube than squeeze it on itself.

I'd use a radial 16" one with lots of talcum powder to assure it doesn't bind up on the wheel.

DG