Tire/wheel Question

[Bandit02]

Can the 2 piece combat wheel for the 5 ton seat properly a 14.5R20 Michelin? Thinking about running these for my steers and keeping the duals. If so I can get these local but wanted to make sure they'll work together as I've read here about alot of tire/wheel combos that aren't proper for each other.

 

[Monkeyboyarmy]

Whether you decide that they will work with the wheels or not, be very cautious of the condition of the 14.5's. I would suggest newer date coded tires with no weather checking.

 

[gringeltaube]

Can the 2 piece combat wheel for the 5 ton seat properly a 14.5R20 Michelin?.....

NO!

See why, here...

Your 5-ton combat wheels most probably have 20x10 rims, just like the HEMTT wheels referred in that post.



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[Bandit02]

Whoops! Maybe I sounded wrong there I'm not putting those tires on the current split rim wheels I have on now for the 11.00x20's. I don't know what the new 5 ton 2 piece bolt together wheels are called. I was hoping to put those on the 14.5's but if I can't then I think I'm in trouble lol. I read last night on here I can't mount the 365/80R20's on those new wheels either.

 

[gringeltaube]

MPT tires - including the 365/80R20s - just don't fit on ANY type 5-ton wheels.

Best if you could find two M35A3 wheels (20x11", MPT) and have them re-centered.



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[Bandit02]

What do you mean recentered? I know they're a 6 hole wheel. Do you mean run a adapter?

 

[gringeltaube]

I mean replacing the stock center discs with new center plates machined to the correct (10-on-11.25")pattern; bolted and/or welded in place.



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[Bandit02]

Wow, I wasn't aware that could be done! Do you know of any fab places that can do that?

 

[gringeltaube]

(Almost) anything can be done... (of course, off-road use only)

I would try this company in Jacksonville, FL.




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[Bandit02]

I called them. They can make me (2) 13" wide budd wheels that have -10 offset that'll rock the Bridgestone L315 tires i want in 425/65R22.5. All for cheaper then the buying military setup. Thanks so much.

 

[Andrmorr]

Can the 2 piece combat wheel for the 5 ton seat properly a 14.5R20 Michelin? Thinking about running these for my steers and keeping the duals. If so I can get these local but wanted to make sure they'll work together as I've read here about alot of tire/wheel combos that aren't proper for each other.

Be careful mismatching tire sizes front to back...if they are different diameters (height) it will tear up your drivetrain if you lock in the front axle the same as if you put different gears in the front...