What rims will fit on a 5 ton.

[EMD567]

I own an M814 with the stock 1100X20" rims. I want to replace the stock tires with T831 Firestones, size 12R 22.5. THe problem is that the tires fit on 9" wide rims, and the tire is 12" wide. Has anybody dueled out this combination? I know the 22.5" rims will fit the bolt hole pattern. My question is are the rims just to wide at 9" to fit the 5 ton axles?

 

[OPCOM]

I would also like to know what sizes and brands commercial rims (and tire sizes) fit dual on a, 800 series 5 ton.

Likely candidates are semi tractor steer tires on the front which were extremely satisfactory in the past for an M35, and same quality drive tires on the rears. Then it may be useful to go shopping at a truck junkyard for the rims. The steer tires BTW were $300 each.

 

[EMD567]

The problem with most commercial truck tires is that they are smaller in diameter then the NDT's. With the gearing of the 5 tons, I sure don't want to go smaller.

 

[drgreg]

I had some on my M51, they were the same OD as 11.00-20's, but were 22.5's. I don't recall the size off hand but will check this weekend (if I remember).
They were the right rears.