Help mounting 395 tires

[pinzgauer pete]

Ok, so I finally scored a set of 395 tires for my deuce. No money for hemmit 2 piece rims so I want to mount them on the original duece rims. I understand that I must purchase tubes to make this happen but what size tubes? and who has them at a reasonable price? I see 10x20 tubes on ebay cheap will those work? are there any considerations about valve stem that I need to take into consideration when buying the tubes? and is there anything else I need to get these tires mounted...thanks for any help you guys can give me.

 

[OverSizeHeavyHauler]

Ditto

 

[turbovr6jetta]

Im no expert on this.. I did 12.00 tubes I think. Ill try to fin a pic. Im pretty sure the stock flap work fine if they are in good condition. I used new ones that were 8 inch

 

[patracy]

You need 13/14R20 tubes to do it right. Expect them to cost about $100 each. Make sure they're radial tubes.

 

[wreckerman893]

Not a good idea IMHO.......the rims are too narrow for those tires.

They will wear out in the center fast.

 

[turbovr6jetta]

Not a good idea IMHO.......the rims are too narrow for those tires.

They will wear out in the center fast.

The center of the tread? I wouldnt think a narrow rim would cause them to wear out quickly. I would think finding a proper air pressure would allow them to wear evenly.

 

[pinzgauer pete]

found this on a old post "
I just had G20's installed on stock duece rims and used Firestone Tubes. I got them from Tires Unlimited in Dayton, Ohio, they cost 33.24/pc+tax. The item # is 1EK69, Description on the invoice is" 1100/1200/1380/1480R20 RADTBE TR44 ". Their phone number is 1-800-227-3941, don't know if they have a website or would even ship them. It was the cheapest/most convient place for myself to get tubes. Hope this helps someone." .... I called today price went up slightly now 36 bucks per tube and 16 bucks to ship six to my home! looks like these tires are one step closer to being mounted!!!....thanks Monkeyman!

 

[pinzgauer pete]

SORRY....wanted to thank the proper person for the lead on the tubes...gentlemans handle is Monkeythumbs.....my bad!

 

[DeucesWild11]

From what I have heard the trick is finding someone who will mount them. I bought mine mounted already on the rims.. Good luck with it and post pics when you got them on the truck!

 

[sandman7655]

Yep,Ineed to order mine too.thanks.

 

[turbovr6jetta]

From what I have heard the trick is finding someone who will mount them. I bought mine mounted already on the rims.. Good luck with it and post pics when you got them on the truck!

That sure would be a neat trick. I wasn't really able to pull that off... Oh well I think everyone that has 395s should at least install one set in their life. Gives you some more appreciation for them.

 

[Torisco]

Another tire and tube source

Summit Racing got into military tires and I got bought a set of brand new military tires and tubes at reasonable rates. I got brand new tubes and flaps for around $45-50.00 per wheel for 900 X16 for a M43. I know they have tubes and flaps for 900X20, 1100X20 and might even have them for your 395's. Just another option for you to check out.

Glad you got the wheels you wanted and good luck with them.

 

[Josh]

Im just waiting for my rims to come back from the sandblaster so I can mount my 395s. I ended up buying 1200r20 tubes and know a few guys with that size that work fine. Normally about 45 ea.

 

[pinzgauer pete]

Yup went to my local tire shop and was told that he would mount them on 10 inch rims but he didnt want to mount them on stock 9 inch rims because of liability. I will eventually get the hemmt rims after I find a set of 6 for a reasonable price..so in the meantime..I will mount them myself!!!

 

[Gunfreak25]

Hundy at 100dollarman in California uses the stock deuce rims even the stock tubes on his 1st 395 mounting. But he did mention for all other future projects he'll be using the proper tubes.

 

[pinzgauer pete]

Thanks Gunfreak I have seen alot of folks with 395s mounted on original rims on this site but see others trying to discourage the practise, as for me..nothing ventured..nothing gained

 

[AN/ARC186]

I have to ask, before you put on those tires, what condition are your brakes in?

safety first and all that...

 

[pinzgauer pete]

Completely new...all the way around!!!

 

[turbovr6jetta]

Yup went to my local tire shop and was told that he would mount them on 10 inch rims but he didnt want to mount them on stock 9 inch rims because of liability. I will eventually get the hemmt rims after I find a set of 6 for a reasonable price..so in the meantime..I will mount them myself!!!

Im pretty sure my stock rims are 7.5 inches..... At least that's what was stamped on them.