Upgrading to radials

[sermis]

RE: radials

Ran out of sand while blasting. Did not get the M66 legs, drivers front mug guard, tool rack, and a few other thing blasted.

 

[goldneagle]

RE: radials

I would love to sandblast my truck and repaint... Maybe one day.

 

[BKubu]

RE: radials

I've got the same set up as KIPMAN.

 

[halftrack]

What is this tire combination? I like this the best.

 

[sermis]

I like the roof rack.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Jason, thats singled with combat rims.

 

[citizensoldier]

I like the Canadian changes.. Makes me want one to go with my Canadian M37.. Wonder if any have been up for auction.. They made some nice changes to the M135 too. Sure would like a set of those rims to mount some Michelins on. Any of you Canadians watching/reading? Whats the story on getting one of your trucks? Any chance?

 

[halftrack]

Jason, thats singled with combat rims.

But what size?

 

[M1075]

They look to be at least 12R20.

 

[goldneagle]

Hay Halftrack you're right down the road from me. We should meet for coffee or somethin...I'm in Slidell

 

[halftrack]

Hay Halftrack you're right down the road from me. We should meet for coffee or somethin...I'm in Slidell

Come on buy! There is Timntrucks and basketcase who also live relatively close. Great guys to meet.

 

[ida34]

RE: radials

The cargo cover is on backwards on the truck above. I do like the tires.

 

[Rebelpride]

Hey Kipman, Is your truck singled with stock rims? What size tire?

 

[Rebelpride]

Also if ya flip the hub and use the dual outside tire wouldn't the track be as wide as stock?
And can ya put a radial on the stock rim without using the split ring?

 

[M1075]

Also if ya flip the hub and use the dual outside tire wouldn't the track be as wide as stock?
And can ya put a radial on the stock rim without using the split ring?

If you flip the rear hubs and you use the dual outside tire, the track will be too wide. Some guys have left the hubs alone and just removed the inside duals for a single look. Front and rear track will not be the same and you have the possibility of premature bearing wear.

 

[jasonjc]

And can ya put a radial on the stock rim without using the split ring?

Yes, you can put it on with out the split ring. But it will not stay on. The split ring makes up one side of the rim.

 

[Rebelpride]

M1075, does flipping the hub risk premature bearing wear or just what you said about
removing the inner dual?
If ya flip the hubs and use a stock wheel can you obtain the stock width of the rear duals?
Because I've read that singles work a little better and new rims would cost me about what I
paid for the truck. And I want to get rid of the NDT's when it comes time to replace them with a radial. Just trying to learn more.

 

[gimpyrobb]

With the hubs in the "stock" location, the rears tires track on either side of the front. When you flip the hubs and use the inside rim, the rears track inline with the fronts. You CAN do other things, but it is not designed for anything else.

 

[M1075]

M1075, does flipping the hub risk premature bearing wear or just what you said about
removing the inner dual?
If ya flip the hubs and use a stock wheel can you obtain the stock width of the rear duals?
Because I've read that singles work a little better and new rims would cost me about what I
paid for the truck. And I want to get rid of the NDT's when it comes time to replace them with a radial. Just trying to learn more.

Using only the outer dual can reportedly cause problems. If you want singles and you want them to line up, you need to flip hubs and get new rims unless you want a real skinny track. Otherwise, just run radials as duals. You can go with 11R20s and it will look and ride great.

 

[m-35tom]

i don't think everyone understands that when you flip the rear hubs, the flange the wheel mounts on becomes the same track width as the front already is. so it does not matter which rear wheel you use as long as you bolt them on facing the same as the front. of course if you want to use wider tires, you may need to get wider wheels.