New Tire Setup on Deuce

[M1075]

I have been running Michelin 11R20 XL tires on my deuce in dual configuration and have been very pleased with their performance. Today, I got a wild idea to swap out the 11R20s in the front for 14.5R20s on M35A3 wheels. Tire diameter is the same and I thought the wider tire in the front might look good. What do you guys think? Yeah or nay?

 

[tbrenner]

Looks good but shouldn't the left tire be flipped around.

 

[M1075]

Re: RE: New Tire Setup on Deuce

Looks good but shouldn't the left tire be flipped around.[/quote

Yeah, probably. Even though I think these are non-directional, it would look better flipped. The tires were already on the rims and I just bolted them on to see what it would look like. The truck drives nice and smooth up to at least 60.

 

[Bidslinger]

I like it but think they would look better on my truck

 

[breelanr]

I like that! It looks a lot like the configuration of civillian dumps and mixers. How does it handle?

 

[breelanr]

Re: RE: New Tire Setup on Deuce

Looks good but shouldn't the left tire be flipped around.

They look better facing the same direction, but if you look at a M35A3 - all of the tires are mounted the same on the wheel. The tires on the right have tread in one direction and the tires on the left in the other.

 

[rmgill]

RE: Re: RE: New Tire Setup on Deuce

I'd agree it looks nice. However, now you have to carry two different types of spares.

How much did the XLs cost?

 

[M1075]

RE: Re: RE: New Tire Setup on Deuce

The truck handles very well. I was expecting some rumble or vibrations, but didn't notice anything. I think the best tire combos for a deuce are Michelin 11R20 XL (duals) or Michelin 14.5R20 XL (singles). I just merged the two. The 1100s came on the truck and I bought the 14.5s through GL for a couple hundred bucks. I would like to get more of each tire. Since they are the same diameter, I could carry one spare. I think I have an NDCC on there now. If I keep the 14.5s, I've got two more spares!

 

[steelsoldiers]

RE: Re: RE: New Tire Setup on Deuce

Looks very nice. The wider fronts balance out the 11R20 duals in the rear. I say keep it!

 

[readyman]

RE: Re: RE: New Tire Setup on Deuce

M1075,
Yup,
Looks perfect!
That's my dream setup, BTW got any extra A3 rims laying around?

 

[OD_Coyote]

It does look good...I think XL 11R20s will be in store for my truck.

 

[clinto]

I like the front, but love the rears. Looks good.

 

[cranetruck]

Looks great James, a bit heavy perhaps, but heavy duty.
What is the empty weight of the truck now and how much of it is on the front axle?

 

[citizensoldier]

Looks very nice to me. I do have a couple questions. I was told you can not run the 11.00/20 Michelin XL radials in the dual configeration because under a load they can rub? Do you ever load this truck and drive it very far? I guess the sidewalls on a radial realy flex and will cause heat and a blow out. Just wonder if you ever noticed any problems because I would like to do this with my M109.. I like the look but think it would look better and perform better with the 14.00's and A3 rims all the way around.. Just MHO.. Nice truck... like it allot...

 

[M1075]

This Army installed the 11R20 duals on it. Some people say it can't work, but it has so far. I have only carried a couple tons with it, though. If tire failures exist, I'll be sure to report back. I think 14.5s all the way around would be good. I just don't have that many A3 rims.

Bjorn, I'm not sure what the weight distribution. Maybe I can get it across the scales soon. With the winch, it is probably good to have the heavier tires up front.

 

[rizzo]

looks good

 

[TheBuggyman]

Tight. I likey!

 

[jeli]

I'd run a single 11x20 for a spare. Being the same diameter there's nothing wrong short term mixing fronts like that. It may pull a tad but beats investing in two spares.

 

[maddawg308]

Two thumbs up on this end!

 

[Recovry4x4]

Looks great. Love the XLs. Wished I could switch but doubt that I can afford 34 of them. I've been seriously considering switching everything here to 1100x20 NDTs. Hmm?