Where to buy tire and wheel?

[SPO]

Hey everyone, first post here. I just purchased a new to me deuce and a half with super singles. I have searched the web and can't find where to purchase a spare wheel and tire. I could be wrong but I believe these are not your standard deuce wheels? Im also wondering if this dry rot along the side walls are something i should be concerned about. Thanks

 

[simp5782]

You may try alpha tread in Arizona or Jack's Military trucks in Tuscon

 

[NDT]

Yes those are stock deuce wheels. Lock ring tube type wheels that people use to mount tubeless 395's with tubes. Not the best set up. That tire is dry rotted and will blow out. Many vendors offer 395s now, that is the most common US Army tire now. Shop price and delivery cost. Ask for date codes.

 

[Gypsyman]

You might try Gensco. They treated me right.

Military Tires

 

[ToddJK]

All the tires dry rotted like that? If so, I'd look into replacing all of them just to be in the safe side, otherwise you'll start having flats here and there (or blow outs where the tire just explodes and shreds apart damaging what's around it) and it may be at very inconvenient times, place,or speeds! If you drive it, make sure.yoir best tires are on the front wheels.
The others were spot on for where to look and what to ask for.

 

[G744]

If you ever make it down to the Phoenix metro, I'll give you a deuce wheel just because everybody needs spares.

 

[SPO]

Thanks for the info everyone, unfortunately every tire is dry rotted like that. I'll have to see what I can find

 

[simp5782]

Thanks for the info everyone, unfortunately every tire is dry rotted like that. I'll have to see what I can find

Check with Jack in Tuscon. He will be the best bet locally without shipping costs.

 

[williamh]

And I would recommend csm tires. The ones I got for the funvee were of excellent quality and the shipping was acceptable.

 

[ToddJK]

With older surplus tires, I wonder if there's a decent product one can use to help keep them from dry rotting. It's common to find tires that are in unused or good condition, but they are usually more than 5 years old. Be a shame to spend a couple grand only for them to last another 3-5 years give or take.

 

[simp5782]

With older surplus tires, I wonder if there's a decent product one can use to help keep them from dry rotting. It's common to find tires that are in unused or good condition, but they are usually more than 5 years old. Be a shame to spend a couple grand only for them to last another 3-5 years give or take.

Sun drapes over the tires.

 

[bprzyw]

Mvpartstore.com. Ken is great to work with.
Facebook marketplace is a good place.

 

[Gypsyman]

With older surplus tires, I wonder if there's a decent product one can use to help keep them from dry rotting. It's common to find tires that are in unused or good condition, but they are usually more than 5 years old. Be a shame to spend a couple grand only for them to last another 3-5 years give or take.

I started using 303 Marine Aerospace Protectant on everything (including tires) years ago. Been having very good results.

 

[ToddJK]

I started using 303 Marine Aerospace Protectant on everything (including tires) years ago. Been having very good results.

That's funny, I was just looking at that stuff the other day and wondered if it actually worked or not.

 

[Gypsyman]

I'm only a sample size of one but I've even been using it on rubber parts that I'm sealing up for long term storage. It evaporates MUCH slower than Armor All and other that I've tried. Also far less messy than the tire dressings that I've tried over the years. Just hard to find at a reasonable price right now.

 

[ToddJK]

I'm only a sample size of one but I've even been using it on rubber parts that I'm sealing up for long term storage. It evaporates MUCH slower than Armor All and other that I've tried. Also far less messy than the tire dressings that I've tried over the years. Just hard to find at a reasonable price right now.

Depending on the exact type, the stuff I saw on Amazon was $15 for 16oz. I got some aviation plastics and rubber conditioner coming, supposed to offer premium UV protection and re-conditions old plastics and rubber, same manufacturer that owns the 303 stuff. I cleaned my tires real good today and noticed I'm getting some cracking as well, it's minor, but cracking none the less.

 

[Gypsyman]

Honestly, the best crack prevention is driving. As the sidewalls flex it forces OZ barrier chemicals and natural oils to the surface of the tire.

When I had my last MDT the 19.5's were very stiff. Without a load the sidewalls would barely flex at all. Every 4-6 weeks I would air down the tires to get a bit of sidewall bulge and flex. Then I would put 20-30 miles on the truck before airing back up. The sidewalls looked brand new when I sold the truck more than a decade later.

 

[ToddJK]

Honestly, the best crack prevention is driving. As the sidewalls flex it forces OZ barrier chemicals and natural oils to the surface of the tire.

When I had my last MDT the 19.5's were very stiff. Without a load the sidewalls would barely flex at all. Every 4-6 weeks I would air down the tires to get a bit of sidewall bulge and flex. Then I would put 20-30 miles on the truck before airing back up. The sidewalls looked brand new when I sold the truck more than a decade later.

Good to know. I'll have to do that. Thanks!

 

[ToddJK]

For the 395 Michilin XZL, where is the date code printed?

 

[HanksDeuce]

For the 395 Michilin XZL, where is the date code printed?

Here you go:

How to Decode a Tire Identification Number to Determine Tire Age

Tire age is the most important factor to consider when buying new or used tires. Just because a tire is brand new does not ensure that it is safe to use on a vehicle. As tires age the rubber breaks down and begins to crack, which can result in devastating car wrecks. For optimum safety, do not...

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