June 7th, 2008.
JodyP:
Unless you're really set on oversize tires, look into using Goodyear G177 Radial M+S 1100R20's, the military converted many M35A's to this system, you have the wheels, all you have to do is flip the rear hubs and you will end up with the proper tire track spacing to line up the fronts and rears..... TOO large a tire will get you the same problem the duals frequently have.... in mud or snow when partially loaded, the truck will float and not get enough traction. The West Virginia loggers love the M35A's when singled, not very fast, but there are few places the truck can't get to by itself. I don't know if its worth fitting the truck with enlarged rims to handle the way oversized tires, because then you get into handling and geometry issues that mey be best left alone. Also, even with the 1100R20's you will lose torque, but gain some speed in proportion.
Good luck with your truck, and if I were you, I would consider staying away from USA 6X6 even if they were staying in business, bad Ju-Ju seems to follow them and their products. I am sure there are more merchants around willing to take your money equally fast, just find ones with good business reputations and you'll be OK.
Bear in mind that these vehicles were designed as very large, very slow, and fairly capable off road (Tactical) trucks, if you use them and care for them correctly, they will do well by you, but if you try to change them into something they aren't engineered to be, life may get very interesting ( and possibly short).
Regards,
Kyle F. McGrogan
1971 Kaiser Jeep M35A2 Wo/W "Saddam's Nightmare" Desert Storm and Vietnam Veteran Deuce 686A Tan
1968 Johnson Mfg. Co. M105A2 Cargo Trailer, MERDC 4 color camouflage
1967 Hercules MEP023A Gasoline Generator set Woodland Green
1963 Swiss Army Cargo Unimog S404.114 MB NATO green
