M35A2 & trailer tires?

[snowplow]

I am back to getting new tires on my duce & trailer, had been thinking of going to 900X20 tires & read an article about the M35A3's had 12.5R20 tires, so has anyone had experience with either tire & what are recommendations? I think I can use old wheels for 900X20, how about 12.5R20's? Sure, would appreciate any info as I know little about either?

Thanks

 

[gringeltaube]

1. The M35A3 comes with 14.5R20, not 12.5R20.
2. Either size are MPT-type tires which require special MPT rims. Your stock M35A2 wheels are NOT compatible for those.
3. If you want aggressive, more "modern" tires that will outlast your truck (& trailer) - and keep your stock wheels, go for something like the Goodyear G177 (either 10.00R20 or 11.00R20)

 

[marchplumber]

I love my Goodyear G177's......

I do run 11x20 tires on my M105s also, just not G177s

 

[snowplow]

Thanks for the responses, I'm guessing the G177's will fit my current wheels?

I will do some checking for cost? I am looking for good tires for the rig radial not necessary as it is not driven much. Just need to replace the 30+ yr old tires prior to moving it to new home in NM.

 

[gringeltaube]

....... I'm guessing the G177's will fit my current wheels?

Yup, that's what I meant by saying you can keep your stock wheels. (Assuming your current wheels are OEM, of course.)
Just keep in mind that you will also have to replace inner tubes and probably flaps too, if they are that old.

Here is one possible source for 80% mil. surplus G177s in the 11.00R20 size: https://www.ebay.com/itm/264825327502
Freight cost might be an issue, but I'm sure there are other suppliers for the same, in your area.

 

[WillWagner]

I have some Firestone T831 in 11.00x20 available. https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/1100x20-firestone-t831-tires.212638/

 

[Gypsyman]

You could try Bobby at Gensco Tire. I bought a pile of NOS and 99%+ take-off tires from them. All are dated 2007 or newer with zero sidewall checking. They claim to store them indoors and out of direct sunlight. I see no indication to the contrary. No idea how many they have left after my purchase though.

Gensco Tire

 

[WillWagner]

Those tires are outside, but covered and on wire pallets.They were mounted, trucks drove to their parking spot and a few weeks later driven to the shop, removed and here they are. I'll get a date code maybe later today.

 

[snowplow]

Thanks for all the help, guess I will look for 10 or 11.00's, any reason to pick one size or the other? Any thoughts on the 900X20's folks still using them?
I really wish to find the newest tires at the best price, hope to not have to do this again on this truck, I have another duce in Wa state that I got from depot that has 50 miles on it, will need tires for it also after this finished.

 

[snowplow]

I have some Firestone T831 in 11.00x20 available.View attachment 883824

 

[snowplow]

How old and cost, I will need 12 now & 10 later for other duce?

 

[snowplow]

They look pretty good, how old are they & price for 12 now & 10 more in few months for my 2nd duce?

 

[WillWagner]

Sorry, only there 2 days a week, went to the dez for 10 days then got the flu. I looked yesterday, 7th month of 2006 on the date codes. https://www.steelsoldiers.com/threads/1100x20-firestone-t831-tires.212638/

 

[snowplow]

Well a bit older than I wanted, how much for 12 & are these w or w/o rims as in mounted tires? I need these for a M35A2C , when replacing the stock tires have folks going back single or duals on back?

Thanks

 

[WillWagner]

Please reply to the ad.....

 

[snowplow]

Well a bit older than I wanted, how much for 12 & are these w or w/o rims as in mounted tires? I need these for a M35A2C , when replacing the stock tires have folks going back single or duals on back?

Thanks

Thanks, do not know anything about them, will do some checking, guess they fit on M35A2 wheels?

 

[M35A27707]

Mr. Wagner,
I am a newbie Deuce owner (1971 M35A2 W/W), living here in the Antelope Valley in the small town of Rosamond Ca. I work out on Edward’s AFB. My truck is a work in progress and I am looking to upgrade from 900X20s to 1100X20s. So, I am interested in at least 10 of the T831s as a minimum and hopefully 11 if able. I just have to somehow work out reasonable shipping from Monrovia to Rosamond Ca after purchase. Please advise…

thanks in advance for your time…
v/r
Will
(SS: M35A27707)

 

[williamh]

Try this link

CA - 1100x20 Firestone T831 Tires

20 available, Firestone T831 tires. Mounted on NG trucks, trucks parked then tires un mounted. Nubs still on the lugs. Stored outside, but covered with billboard tarp. Located in So. El Monte, Ca. Forklift is available to load. 7th month of 2006 date codes. $180 each. For shipping, they tip in...

www.steelsoldiers.com

 

[WillWagner]

Mr. Wagner,
I am a newbie Deuce owner (1971 M35A2 W/W), living here in the Antelope Valley in the small town of Rosamond Ca. I work out on Edward’s AFB. My truck is a work in progress and I am looking to upgrade from 900X20s to 1100X20s. So, I am interested in at least 10 of the T831s as a minimum and hopefully 11 if able. I just have to somehow work out reasonable shipping from Monrovia to Rosamond Ca after purchase. Please advise…

thanks in advance for your time…
v/r
Will
(SS: M35A27707)

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