5 ton combat wheel on M54, inserts required???

[Mud Hugger]

I have looked, searched, tried to find info on the 5 ton combat wheels. Or at least I believe thats what they are, have not bought them yet. I would like to put singles on my M54 log truck. I am wondering about mounting 395s on a set. Issue Im curious about is do you need inserts? Can you run tubes? Tubes with liner? I dont need to air them down to psi that the bead lock would be needed for my use. Just wondering what’s possible. Thanks guys

 

[gringeltaube]

Why tubes....??

If you are referring to these 20x10" (10bolt, 2pc wheels) - that's a tubeless design.

 

[G744]

I use the pictured wheels on my M54A1.

I also run tubes/flaps on them, using an angle grinder and cutoff wheel to extend the stem hole out to the rim flange.

Nary a problem in many years of use, and they don't go flat by themselves now. I remember seeing lots of 900-series trucks at the Guard base, all leaning this way and that from leaky wheel O-rings. Nope.

 

[98G]

5ton combat wheels, LMTV wheels, and HEMTT rims are all direct bolt on for your truck.

You'll need new lugnuts, at least in the back.

 

[Mud Hugger]

Why tubes....??

If you are referring to these 20x10" (10bolt, 2pc wheels) - that's a tubeless design.
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Right I realize they are tubless design, I was told i need to have inserts inside. I dont have them. So if i can run without inserts or tubes… that would be wonderful! Thanks

 

[Mud Hugger]

I use the pictured wheels on my M54A1.

I also run tubes/flaps on them, using an angle grinder and cutoff wheel to extend the stem hole out to the rim flange.

Nary a problem in many years of use, and they don't go flat by themselves now. I remember seeing lots of 900-series trucks at the Guard base, all leaning this way and that from leaky wheel O-rings. Nope.

Another reason i was wondering!! Thanks for reply!

 

[US6x4]

You don't need the run flat insert, but I'm gonna say you do want the Hutchinson bead lock inserts. I've heard of some folks mounting tires w/o the bead locks but it's more difficult to seat the tire and there's a risk of a tire coming off the bead while driving which could cause a loss of control.