One millionth tire question

[Lax]

For the one millionth time I have a M35 A2 tire question. I would like to keep my original wheels (unless someone has a suggestion for a cheap simple two piece wheel direct replacements). And I would like to keep my original tire size or ones close to that size so I can stick with duels on the rear but I want to go away from the NDT tires and to a very aggressive off-road tread. Has anyone done this before? Any suggestions? Thanks and please include photos if you have them.

 

[gimpyrobb]

I have seen spur-grips and superlugs on some older trucks that were worked. A search might get you some answers if they are still made. Personally, I like the firestone 831s.

 

[schwenk industries]

I want to say I have seen these both on a ss thread and ran duels on a m35 in our towns parade.

https://www.bfentirenet.com/product...y=USA&language=en_us&modelID=600&partial=true

EDIT: They where one of these two or both 11.00R20 or 10.00R20 (size)

 

[shenkmen]

1100R20 Firestone T831's rock and fit on the stock rim.

 

[Danger Ranger]

Members do Michelin XL tires too.

I apologize to who owns this truck, I saved....ahemm, stole... the pics a while ago, and fail to remember from where...

 

[gimpyrobb]

I think that might have been M1075's truck. 1100r20s rear and 14.50r20s front.

 

[Lax]

shenkmen,
I think those look great! Can you tell me more or may I contact you? How much was that set up? Have you driven them in any real snow and or mud? How do they handle on the road (dry, wet, snow, ice?) I can PM you if you wish. Thanks for the info and the photo!

 

[11Echo]

I think that might have been M1075's truck. 1100r20s rear and 14.50r20s front.

That's readyman's "Lil Ruthie".

 

[11Echo]

Members do Michelin XL tires too.

I apologize to who owns this truck, I saved....ahemm, stole... the pics a while ago, and fail to remember from where...

I run XL's on the front and XZL's on the rears of my tipper. There is some good info in this thread. http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/64945-1100-20-xl-tires-4.html#post772399

 

[patracy]

11.00's are about as wide as you want to go with duals still on the rear. There's several tread designs you could look at as well. I'd recommend a XL pattern. We can help you out with tires if you need.

 

[neilhendrix]

Nice looking M35 you have there. Mine does not look that nice. I went with regular tread road tractor tires on the front kept the NDT s on the rear.

 

[shenkmen]

shenkmen,
I think those look great! Can you tell me more or may I contact you? How much was that set up? Have you driven them in any real snow and or mud? How do they handle on the road (dry, wet, snow, ice?) I can PM you if you wish. Thanks for the info and the photo!

$389 each mounted with a new tube. Two things made it easy to spend the $$ on them 1) Safety - knowing that my son would be riding shotgun I wanted something better than the NDCC's and 2) I am an idiot.

I had them in snow a few times, have taken it off roading once, have driven in the rain and cruised them on the highway. The deepest snow I had them in was around 8 inches. I feel they've handle great in all situations. This is my first MV and my first large truck.

Switching to the 1100's makes the steering wheel turn easier too. It's a whole new truck. One member thought I had the air power assist when he saw me easily turning the wheel. When they were new the truck would buck on any unsmooth surface. They have since settled.

 

[shenkmen]

Here's a current thread talking about T831 tire pressures - http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce/70445-firestone-t831-users.html

 

[Bolkbich]

the 1100 20 xls on the back and 14.5 front look awsome i had xl1100 20's on my a2 and went crazy looking for a super single front tire that would match back then there wasnt anything like that around im thinking about putting 1100's on the back of my a3

 

[Lax]

Great posts guys. Thank you for the info!